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8 Episodes 2021 - 2021
Episode 1
51 mins
Comedian, writer, presenter and actor Celia Pacquola learns about her tragic artistic ancestor who helped run Sidney in its early years, and her hellraising ancestor who had trouble fitting in during the chaotic early years of Parramatta.
Episode 2
55 mins
Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull learns about a family fortune, his convict ancestor's hellish journey to Australia and war against the indigenous peoples over land, as well as his politician ancestor with a horrific family secret.
Episode 3
56 mins
Logie-winning TV presenter, variety entertainer, actress, singer, dancer and comedian Denise Drysdale learns about the harrowing journey of her heroic ancestors to Australia, and how the 1890s depression in Australia ruined her family.
Episode 4
54 mins
Musician, actor and beloved former member of the children's group The Wiggles, Jeff Fatt, learns about his entrepreneurial Chinese ancestors thwarted by politics and racism, his forgotten white ancestor and his brave missionary ancestor.
Episode 5
57 mins
Esteemed actor and activist Uncle Jack Charles learns the name of his father and the meaning of family as he visits places where his resilient ancestors he never knew about suffered just like him during the colonial and postcolonial era.
Episode 6
55 mins
While looking into his father's side of the family, television presenter Grant Denyer finds his three times great grandfather, Charles Kennard Ward, at the centre of a shocking secret.
Episode 7
54 mins
Setting out to discover if a mysterious Spanish governess actually existed in her Mum's family, Chris Bath finds instead an adventurer with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Episode 8
54 mins
Singer and actor Natalie Bassingthwaighte says members of her maternal family always hold their cards close to their chest. As a result, Natalie knows little of her family history. She discovers family secrets, tragedies and entertainers.