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 'Rosie Batty' (Season 17 Episode 7) and airs on 23 Jun 2026 04:30 (CDT).
S17E4 - Aaron Pedersen
Also airing on SBS On Demand during National Reconciliation Week is a special episode of the new series of Who Do You Think You Are, where actor Aaron Pedersen take his brother Vinnie on a life-changing journey to explore their maternal ancestry and Arabana roots in outback South Australia before embarking on a global search for the father he's never known.
Air Date: 02 Jun 2026 04:30 (CDT)
S17E5 - Chrissie Swan
Television and radio host Chrissie Swan is curious to know if her own feisty character can be traced back in her family tree.
Air Date: 09 Jun 2026 04:30 (CDT)
S17E6 - Curtis Stone
Driven by curiosity and a longing to understand his roots, celebrity chef Curtis Stone sets out to solve two mysteries that have intrigued his family for generations.
Air Date: 16 Jun 2026 04:30 (CDT)
S17E7 - Rosie Batty
Air Date: 23 Jun 2026 04:30 (CDT)
S17E8 - Matt Day
Air Date: 30 Jun 2026 04:30 (CDT)