Who Do You Think You Are?
Season 8
2011 • 10 Episodes
Episodes
1. June Brown
August 10, 2011
During her search to find out if she is a real EastEnder, June unravels her Jewish heritage, and discovers how momentous historical events shaped her family's destiny, forcing them to migrate across Europe.
2. JK Rowling
August 17, 2011
In a rare television appearance, best-selling Harry Potter author JK Rowling sets out to investigate her French roots.
3. Sebastian Coe
August 24, 2011
The former Olympic gold medal winner sets out to discover if there is any truth in his grandmother's claims that the family's origins were once quite grand.
4. Larry Lamb
August 31, 2011
Actor Larry Lamb sets out to learn about his biological grandparents.
5. Emilia Fox
September 7, 2011
Silent Witness star Emilia Fox tries to find out how far back her family's acting roots go.
6. Alan Carr
September 14, 2011
Alan Carr explores his family's football connection and his grandfather's brush with fame.
7. Robin Gibb
September 21, 2011
Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb discovers how his paternal great-grandfather rose from poverty to become a decorated soldier, and heads to Paisley, Renfrewshire, to investigate a mysterious family breakdown.
8. Richard Madeley
September 28, 2011
Richard Madeley sets out to learn more about the Canadian side of his family.
9. Len Goodman
October 5, 2011
Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman investigates his mother's family.
10. Tracey Emin
October 12, 2011
Tracey knows very little of her maternal line, and is keen to find out more about her East End roots