In the first episode, it's an emotional journey for terminally ill Julie Coates from Liverpool, who wants to find out if her ancestor really did jump ship in America and disown his family. Fitness fanatic Peter Sariwee finds out if his estranged father really was a WWII hero. And history student Emma Litva-Bailey discovers the true origins of her name.
In the brand new series that helps the British public to reunite with lost branches of their family tree, historian Onyeka Nubia takes retired clock maker Christopher James on a journey of discovery, where he learns what really became of his great-great-grandfather who was transported to Tasmania on a convict ship. There's some astonishing news for former British triathlete Caron Rogers, eager to find out the truth about her grandmother, who allegedly left her children in care after a scandalous affair. And Surrey-based Tiffany Teasdale, with Dad Brian, wants a family rumour settled once and for all - are they really related to Reginald Dwight... aka the Rocketman Elton John?
The team of genealogical and historical experts continue to help people unearth their fascinating family secrets in this brand new series. In this episode, historian Tessa Dunlop investigates the story behind a missing WWI Widow's Penny. Christine Neill from Hemel Hempstead is hoping to have a connection to infamous Jacobite and renowned rebel, Bonnie Prince Charlie - will the team prove she has a rightful claim to the Royal Stewart tartan? And genealogist Brad Argent uses DNA technology to reveal the real identity of Susan Newcombe's grandfather: is he the mysterious Polish Prince her family always talked about?
The tantalising tales of scandal, forbidden love and heart-breaking loss continue in this brand new genealogy series. In this episode, Londoner June Bridges is overcome with emotion when she discovers the true extent of her war hero grandfather's military history; antique dealer Annette Dunster hears the shocking truth about her great-great-aunt Daisy, who murdered her lover; and with the help of genealogist Brad Argent, 50-year-old Stewart Heath discovers he's spent years looking up the wrong family tree.
In this brand new series that delves deep into people's past in search of fascinating family stories, historian Tessa Dunlop delivers life changing news to grandmother Carmen Edwards about her late father who claimed to be the son of the former president of Spain. Expectant mother Sara Jardine finally gets the answers to her questions about her great-grandmother, who entered a mixed faith marriage. And historian Onyeka Nubia tells Freemason Paul Toon the awe-inspiring truth about his grandfather's experience as a prisoner of war in WWI.
The series helping the British public discover secrets from their family history. In this episode, it's an emotional journey for Janice Markey from Ebbw Vale, Wales, when she learns the hard truth about what happened to her great grandfather Jesse James after his disappearance. And there's an unexpected family reunion. Using DNA technology, genealogist Brad Argent delivers Kent based support worker Barbara Anderson and her sisters some fascinating news about their family tree. And it's an emotional journey for Trudy Brant when historian Onyeka Nubia delivers the harsh details of her grandparents' experiences during the 1947 Indian partition.
The team of genealogical and historical experts continue to help people uncover their fascinating family secrets. Sandra Cummings from Northamptonshire is on a mission to finish her late father's quest to complete their family tree; will she finally get the answers she's looking for? And in researching her father's side of the family, teacher Amy Jayne McGarry Thickitt suspects there could be some rogues among her Irish relatives. Ancestry genealogist Brad Argent has some interesting facts to reveal about her family's colourful past.
The fascinating tales of courage, lost love and triumph over adversity continue in this genealogy series. It's case closed for Warrington-based retired police officer David Bunce, when genealogist Brad Argent reveals the truth about his great-grandmother. Historian Tess Dunlop helps 76-year-old Keith Attwood reunite the WWI medals of two war heroes with their rightful relatives. And after coming across an old photo of a criminal waif with an uncanny resemblance to his nephew, Stephen Gerard Scullion from Gateshead finds out if there really could be a family connection.
Paul Ainsworth and Catherine Fulvio are joined by actor and singer Anita Harris as they share their culinary secrets, perfect for creating delicious festive flavours throughout Christmas. In this episode it's all about that one last fling, one last indulgence before the resolutions begin, as they rustle up mouth-watering dishes like guinea fowl with carrot and parsnips and a delicious upside-down apple pie. Christmas is all about pushing the boat out, whether that's the food, the decorations, entertaining or giving gifts and the team meet people who, in their own way, go the extra mile to make Christmas special. Paul and Catherine also select their favourite 12 tastes of Christmas and they create warm stilton and walnut muffins to showcase the tangy cheese, for them an absolute must-have Christmas ingredient. As the kitchen fills with the aromas and flavours of the season, the fun and festivities begin.
The series connecting people with their past to help them find out more about their heritage continues. There's an unexpected family reunion when Stephen McWilliams, who longs to know more about his father's military past, discovers incredible information about the man he barely knew. And 23-year-old history graduate Peter Jones finally finds out if he's directly related to a war hero who died in the infamous Battle of Jutland.
The series that delves into the past to uncover the answers to burning family questions continues. Historian Onyeka Nubia reveals the stark truth to an emotional Jonty Stern about his great-grandfather, who abandoned his Jewish family to move to America. There's a revelation for Anthony Ginman, who wants to learn more about his ancestor's experience as a British prisoner of war in France during the Napoleonic War. And through DNA analysis, 72-year-old John Jarrett gets a resolution to the family rumour that's blighted his life - was the man that raised him really his biological father?
The team of specialists continue to reveal stories of love, loyalty and loss in the genealogy series. In this episode, Eastender Dawn Conway finds out if her granddad's impressive story linking their family to a Huguenot silk weaver - who made robes for Edward VII - is really true. And 34-year-old Jack Frederic Winstone is overwhelmed when genealogist Brad Argent uncovers details about his Mauritian grandfather's links to slavery.
More people are connected with their past when they discover hidden stories about their ancestors. In this episode, 27-year-old Lindsay McLoughlin finally discovers the scandalous truth about her mysterious great grandmother's rumoured links to America. Yvonne Wilkinson and son Alan get more than they bargained for when genealogist Brad Argent investigates their New Zealand heritage. And student Charlotte Hall fills in the missing parts of her family tree when she discovers the true identity of an unknown name in a book of war graves.
The genealogy series that helps the British public to reunite with lost branches of their family tree. In researching her Victorian ancestors, who worked in the theatre, Ann Macey from Newport is convinced they hid a dark secret. Using DNA technology, genealogist Brad Argent solves the mystery once and for all. And 35-year-old Lorna Holder from Bicester finds out if her ancestor was linked to the biggest maritime disaster in history - the sinking of the HMT Lancastria.
The last episode in the series that offers the British public the chance to connect directly with their family history. In the search for information about her mysterious mother, retired school teacher Mary Perkins is stunned to discover a family she never knew about. London bus driver Christine Ball finds out if she's related to famous detective Chief Inspector Abberline, who led the investigation into the Jack the Ripper case. And historian and law lecturer Onyeka Nubia helps banker Phyllis Elliott investigate whether her roots go back to an escaped Barbadian slave.