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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...
As she traces elusive ancestors from London to Cyprus to New Zealand, actor and producer Claudia Karvan is floored and unexpectedly moved by the tragedy and courage of her family's past.
Actor Patrick Brammall uncovers a long-held maternal family secret and is deeply impressed by his paternal great grandfather's public and private life.
Unravelling his rich, multicultural heritage, actor Mark Coles Smith is shocked to discover a Nazi in his paternal ancestry, and digging deep into his maternal ancestry, he uncovers a long-buried family secret.
Author 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 befell the family during World War One.
Hunting an elusive ancestor who changed the family's name, comedian Tom Gleeson comes face to face with convicts, murderers, thieves and a formidable woman.
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.
Actor, director and writer, Matt Nable goes on an Australia-wide manhunt for an ancestor who deserted his wife and 14 kids. Looking into his Jewish heritage, Matt makes a shock discovery that will rewrite his whole family story.
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