History | Family
Station:
SBS (AU)
Status:
Running
Start:
2008-01-13
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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...
Next Episode is 'Miranda Otto' (Season 15 Episode 2) and airs on 14 May 2024 04:30 (CDT).
S14E7 - Kerry Armstrong
Television and stage actor Kerry Armstrong discovers a lineage of rebellious and free-spirited women, and explores her strange connection to the sea.
Air Date: 13 Jun 2023 04:30 (CDT)
S14E8 - John Waters
Actor and musician John Waters discovers a paternal heritage of working class radicals, and a maternal ancestor at the heart of colonial Caribbean history.
Air Date: 20 Jun 2023 04:30 (CDT)
S15E1 - Manu Feildel
Air Date: 07 May 2024 04:30 (CDT)
S15E2 - Miranda Otto
Air Date: 14 May 2024 04:30 (CDT)
S15E3 - Kathy Lette
Air Date: 21 May 2024 04:30 (CDT)
S15E4 - Wayne Blair
Air Date: 28 May 2024 04:30 (CDT)