Who Do You Think You Are? TV Listings

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When is Who Do You Think You Are? next on TV?

Who Do You Think You Are? is next on TV on Thursday 23 July at 9:00 pm on BBC One London. The episode is Adeel Akhtar, Season 23, Episode 6.

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Adeel Akhtar Season 23 · Episode 6

Thursday 23 July on BBC One London (1)

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Who Do You Think You Are? TV listings this week

Who Do You Think You Are? is scheduled to air at these times (may include spoilers):

  • Mon 20

    Toby Jones
    — Who Do You Think You Are?

    Season 23 · Episode 5

    Actor Toby Jones explores his family history, uncovering an extraordinary acting dynasty on his mum's side and learning how his great-great-great-grandmother Sarah Thorne set up one of the first drama schools. Turning to his father's side, Toby explores his Indian ancestry

    More details for Who Do You Think You Are?, Mon 20, 11:35 pm
  • Tue 21

    Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill
    — Who Do You Think You Are?

    Season 21 · Episode 5

    Retired heptathlon star Jessica Ennis-Hill sets out to discover the truth behind a family mystery concerning her great-great-grandmother. When his father, Jess's great-grandfather was a child his mother Emily Maud, known as Maud, walked out. The family never talked about Maud, and Jess's grandfather has no idea what became of her. Jess wants to investigate what could have happened to make her two-time great-grandmother abandon her children and effectively be written out of the family's history. She also examines her Jamaican four-time great-grandfather's journey from enslavement to land ownership

    More details for Who Do You Think You Are?, Tue 21, 9:00 pm
  • Tue 21

    Emily Atack
    — Who Do You Think You Are?

    Season 20 · Episode 6

    Comedian and actress Emily Atack already knows she has showbusiness in her blood - her mother is singer and impressionist Kate Robbins, and Paul McCartney is her grandmother's cousin. Now she wants to learn more about her entertainment roots. Along the way she visits Liverpool to hear more about the McCartneys, and is also told tales of theatrical whistlers, Welsh footballers and Yorkshire miners. Anecdotes regarding struggles with mental health still resonate 130 years later. Narrated by Phil Davis

    More details for Who Do You Think You Are?, Tue 21, 10:00 pm
  • Wed 22

    Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill
    — Who Do You Think You Are?

    Season 21 · Episode 5

    Retired heptathlon star Jessica Ennis-Hill sets out to discover the truth behind a family mystery concerning her great-great-grandmother. When his father, Jess's great-grandfather was a child his mother Emily Maud, known as Maud, walked out. The family never talked about Maud, and Jess's grandfather has no idea what became of her. Jess wants to investigate what could have happened to make her two-time great-grandmother abandon her children and effectively be written out of the family's history. She also examines her Jamaican four-time great-grandfather's journey from enslavement to land ownership

    More details for Who Do You Think You Are?, Wed 22, 10:00 pm
  • Thu 23

    Adeel Akhtar
    — Who Do You Think You Are?

    NEW Season 23 · Episode 6

    Award-winning actor Adeel Akhtar traces his maternal Indian Kenyan ancestry from Gujarat to Mombasa and Nairobi. He uncovers his family's pioneering role in Kenya, their fight against colonial discrimination, Ismaili heritage, and a surprising ancestor, deepening his connection to both his Indian and African roots

    More details for Who Do You Think You Are?, Thu 23, 9:00 pm
  • Sun 26

    Toby Jones
    — Who Do You Think You Are?

    Season 23 · Episode 5

    Actor Toby Jones explores his family history, uncovering an extraordinary acting dynasty on his mum's side and learning how his great-great-great-grandmother Sarah Thorne set up one of the first drama schools. Turning to his father's side, Toby explores his Indian ancestry

    More details for Who Do You Think You Are?, Sun 26, 2:05 am
  • Sun 26

    Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill
    — Who Do You Think You Are?

    Season 21 · Episode 5

    Retired heptathlon star Jessica Ennis-Hill sets out to discover the truth behind a family mystery concerning her great-great-grandmother. When his father, Jess's great-grandfather was a child his mother Emily Maud, known as Maud, walked out. The family never talked about Maud, and Jess's grandfather has no idea what became of her. Jess wants to investigate what could have happened to make her two-time great-grandmother abandon her children and effectively be written out of the family's history. She also examines her Jamaican four-time great-grandfather's journey from enslavement to land ownership

    More details for Who Do You Think You Are?, Sun 26, 10:00 pm
  • Sun 26

    Adeel Akhtar
    — Who Do You Think You Are?

    Season 23 · Episode 6

    Award-winning actor Adeel Akhtar traces his maternal Indian Kenyan ancestry from Gujarat to Mombasa and Nairobi. He uncovers his family's pioneering role in Kenya, their fight against colonial discrimination, Ismaili heritage, and a surprising ancestor, deepening his connection to both his Indian and African roots

    More details for Who Do You Think You Are?, Sun 26, 12:00 am
  • Mon 27

    Toby Jones
    — Who Do You Think You Are?

    Season 23 · Episode 5

    Actor Toby Jones explores his family history, uncovering an extraordinary acting dynasty on his mum's side and learning how his great-great-great-grandmother Sarah Thorne set up one of the first drama schools. Turning to his father's side, Toby explores his Indian ancestry

    More details for Who Do You Think You Are?, Mon 27, 10:40 pm
  • Tue 28

    Claire Foy
    — Who Do You Think You Are?

    Season 20 · Episode 2

    Having enjoyed researching the lives of her onscreen characters in The Crown, actress Claire Foy looks forward to delving into the lives of her own ancestors. After reminiscing about their Irish roots, her maternal grandfather directs her to 'The Castle' in Carlisle, the site of the military barracks where her great, great grandparents Henry and Maria Stimpson lived. Claire's father David was adopted, but was reunited with his birth mother Joyce later in life. Despite having got to know Joyce, he knows nothing of her ancestors, so Claire sets out to find out more

    More details for Who Do You Think You Are?, Tue 28, 9:00 pm
  • Tue 28

    Dev Griffin
    — Who Do You Think You Are?

    Season 20 · Episode 7

    Born to an Irish mother and a Jamaican father, radio presenter Dev Griffin grew up feeling he didn't fit in with either community so hopes discovering more about his ancestors will help strengthen his sense of identity and belonging. In Ireland, Dev uncovers the momentous events surrounding the lives of his Irish grandmother's dad, his great grandfather. Following his father's line, Dev travels to Jamaica, where an emotional meeting with a newly discovered aunt leads him to an incredible document from the local Baptist church that reveals the daily lives of his great grandparents. Narrated by Phil Davis

    More details for Who Do You Think You Are?, Tue 28, 10:00 pm

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