Who Do You Think You Are?
Who Do You Think You Are? is a TV show on GEM. This series traces the family trees of well-known celebrities. This glimpse into the personal lives of celebrities will also unearth interesting elements of American history. The popular program has been available since 2024. A total of 17 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in June 2025.
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On this episode of Who Do You Think You Are? documentary filmmaker and TV presenter, Marc Fennell travels to Singapore and Malaysia seeking to connect with his Indian ancestry; and, in Ireland, he unearths a tale of forbidden lovers amidst the Irish War of Independence.
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53:59Travelling across the globe, on this episode of Who Do You Think You Are? Kaftan Queen, Camilla Franks, embraces a long-hidden cultural heritage, whilst on home turf she discovers a spirited matriarch whose eventful life resonates with her own.
53:03Tom Gleeson unravels the shadowy past of his four times great grandfather Thomas Carpenter, transported to Australia after narrowly escaping the gallows. He also investigates ancestor John Mitton, whose connection to infamous goldfield riots conceals a truth far more complex than family legends suggested.
51:29Author and adventurer Gina Chick goes looking for a wild streak in her maternal ancestry, and she is determined to find out the identity of her biological grandfather. Through DNA testing, the family mystery is solved, but when Gina charts the life of her enigmatic grandfather, she finds a story of unspeakable tragedy that...
53:39Mark Coles Smith solves a maternal family mystery, and travels to Poland and Germany where he makes a shocking discovery about his great grandfather.
53:27Australian actor Patrick Brammall investigates a family myth about Asian ancestry. Patrick also explores his paternal side, discovering his strong grandmother's roots and her great-grandfather’s activism, revealing unexpected family truths.
56:28On this episode of Who Do You Think You Are?, actor and producer Claudia Karvan delves into her father’s past, wanting to find the grandmother she never knew. Claudia uncovers great courage in the face of war but is undone by a trail of trauma. Following her mother’s family in New Zealand, Claudia is overjoyed to find ...
Season 19
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57:47In this episode of the genealogy series actress Lesley Manville visits Brighton's archives and uncovers the intimate details behind her grandparent's unorthodox relationship. Her father's family tree leads her to an agricultural uprising which opens up a whole new familial line on the other side of the world.
58:00In this episode of the genealogy series adventurer Bear Grylls learns more about his family history including the top-secret missions of his grandfather during WW2, a visionary headmaster and a connection to one of Scotland's greatest kings.
57:20Actress Claire Foy learns more about her family history, including a tragic accident that brought a community together and a 19th century murder trial that gripped the nation.
57:55Theatrical superstar Andrew Lloyd Webber learns more about his family history including the incredible life of a Tudor Duchess, the work of a missionary in 19th century London and an 18th century theatrical musician with a cello playing brother.
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Actress and activist Liz Carr investigates her family tree. On her mum's side, she learns about her grandfather, who died when her mother was just two. On her father's side, Liz gets forensic - exposing her Irish three-times great grandfather Barney Ryan's part in the attempted murder of a prominent landlord in Armagh in t... 58:13 Expired
Actress Ruth Jones investigates her Welsh family's history. On her mum's side, she discovers that her great-great-great grandfather was a Mariner who rose to the rank of captain in the domestic coastal trade. His son surpassed his father carrying Welsh coal across the world. On Ruth's dad's side, she looks into the career ... 57:53 Expired
Actor, comedian, talent show judge and children's author David Walliams delves into his family history. He uncovers his paternal great grandfather's prolonged and traumatic experience on the battlefields of WWI. 57:56 Expired
Dr. Who and Broadchurch actor Jodie Whittaker investigates her family history. On her dad's side, she looks into a romantic story she's been told about how her beloved grandmother Greta came to be given the middle name of ‘Verdun’ - also the name of a First World War battle fought shortly before Greta was born.Season 5 39:57
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Singer Melissa Etheridge heads to Quebec to trace the history of her paternal side, where she learns of the scandalous marriage of her great-great-great-great-great-great grandparents. Even though that union ended tragically, Etheridge continues her research into a relative who moved into the Mississippi River Valley Fur T... 40:06 Expired
Award-winning actor Kelsey Grammer (Frasier) takes a trip into the past to explore his beloved grandmother's family. He uncovers the story of a woman haunted by demons, and finds a connection to a family that risked everything in one of the greatest migrations in American history.