Season 8 (2011)
Episodes: 10
Star Cast:
Episodes List
Ep.1 June Brown
Air Date: 2011-08-10
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.
Ep.2 JK Rowling
Air Date: 2011-08-17
In a rare television appearance, best-selling Harry Potter author JK Rowling sets out to investigate her French roots.
Ep.3 Sebastian Coe
Air Date: 2011-08-24
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.
Ep.4 Larry Lamb
Air Date: 2011-08-31
Actor Larry Lamb sets out to learn about his biological grandparents.
Ep.5 Emilia Fox
Air Date: 2011-09-07
Silent Witness star Emilia Fox tries to find out how far back her family's acting roots go.
Ep.6 Alan Carr
Air Date: 2011-09-14
Alan Carr explores his family's football connection and his grandfather's brush with fame.
Ep.7 Robin Gibb
Air Date: 2011-09-21
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.
Ep.8 Richard Madeley
Air Date: 2011-09-28
Richard Madeley sets out to learn more about the Canadian side of his family.
Ep.9 Len Goodman
Air Date: 2011-10-05
Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman investigates his mother's family.
Ep.10 Tracey Emin
Air Date: 2011-10-12
Tracey knows very little of her maternal line, and is keen to find out more about her East End roots