Well-known Australians play detective as they go in search of their family history, revealing secrets from the past. Taking us to all corners of Australia and the globe are six stories of individuals seeking to find the definitive answer to where they came from. Along the way secrets are uncovered and histories are revealed—from adultery and madness to children born out of wedlock and even the whiff of a right royal scandal—with each individual discovering that their ancestors form an integral part of not only their own identity, but that of the nation. Combining emotional and personal journeys with big-picture history, these inspiring and sometimes challenging stories remind us how Australians have come to be the people that we are today. Considering Australia's multicultural background, this is a global story, with each celebrity tracing their ancestors around the world...
Show Info
Network: SBS
(2008 -
now)
Schedule: Tuesdays at 19:30
(60 min)
Status: Running; returning 2024
Show Type:
Documentary
Genres:
FamilyHistory
Episodes ordered: 8 episodes
Official site: www.sbs.com.au
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Previous Episode
John Waters
Episode 14x08; Jun 20, 2023
Actor and musician John Waters discovers a paternal heritage of working class radicals, and a maternal ancestor at the heart of colonial Caribbean history.
Previous Episodes
Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
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14x08: John Waters | Jun 20, 2023 | |
14x07: Kerry Armstrong | Jun 13, 2023 | |
14x06: Peter Helliar | Jun 6, 2023 |