Shaun Wallace and Anne Hegerty

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Chasers Anne Hegerty and Shaun Wallace set off to discover their DNA histories and unearth secrets in a life-changing voyage of discovery.

DNA Journey

John Simm, Philip Glenister & others uncover shocking family secrets

John Simm, Philip Glenister & other famous faces uncover shocking family secrets. Follow them as they embark on poignant and insightful journeys into their ancestry.

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Ant and Dec uncover their family histories using a combination of DNA and genealogy.

In episode one of this two-part special, Ant and Dec take on their most personal journey yet, uncovering their family histories using a combination of DNA and genealogy.

Top celebrities dive into family histories to unearth remarkable secrets

Looking at findings from cutting-edge DNA technology, celebrities reveal surprising truths about their bloodlines and find relatives they never knew existed.

These sports stars uncover their family history using DNA

Jamie Redknapp and Freddie Flintoff

Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp face a new kind of challenge - discovering each other's family history using DNA and genealogy.

These TV stars delve into their family histories

Amanda Holden and Alan Carr

TV personalities Amanda Holden and Alan Carr embrace their family history on a road trip that covers Cornwall, London, and Erith.

Father & son take a family trip of a different kind

Martin and Roman Kemp

Martin and Roman Kemp take a family road trip of a different kind - one that delves into their family history that spans North London and the North East.

These actors uncover their family history

Maureen Lipman and Rula Lenska

Actors Dame Maureen Lipman and Rula Lenska, who met on the set of Corrie, come together to embark on a journey to uncover their family history.

The skaters explore their family histories

Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean

Olympians Torvill and Dean embark on a journey that brings them even closer as they share an emotional journey to uncover their family histories.

These two comics & best pals discover their family histories

Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan

Comedians and best mates Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan go on a road trip to find out about their family history using DNA and genealogy.

The daytime stars explore their DNA histories

Alison Hammond and Kate Garraway

Daytime queens Kate Garraway and Alison Hammond embark on a road trip to find out about their family histories using a mix of DNA and genealogy.

Funny men, Joel Dommett and Tom Allen delve into their family histories 

Joel Dommett and Tom Allen

Old pals and fellow comedians, Joel Dommett and Tom Allen delve into their family histories as they take a road trip around the UK.

The Gavin & Stacey actors embark on a DNA road trip

Alison Steadman and Larry Lamb

Two Gavin and Stacey faves - Larry Lamb and Alison Steadman - embark on a road trip to find out their family history through DNA and genealogy.

Stars Hugh Bonneville and John Bishop explore their pasts

John Bishop and Hugh Bonneville

Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville and top UK comedian John Bishop cement an unlikely friendship on a road trip to discover their family histories.

Join the anarchic comedian & funnyman broadcaster on a road trip

Alex Brooker and Johnny Vegas

Anarchic comedian Johnny Vegas and funnyman broadcaster Alex Brooker's DNA road trip sees them uncover trailblazers and a link to Jack the Ripper.

Line of Duty stars Neil Morrissey and Adrian Dunbar set out on a journey into their pasts.

Adrian Dunbar and Neil Morrissey

Line of Duty stars Neil Morrissey and Adrian Dunbar's friendship began on an audition day for a drama school - now they are seeking out their pasts.

Oti and Motsi Mabuse head off on a journey across South Africa to discover their history

Oti Mabuse and Motsi Mabuse

Dancers and sisters Oti and Motsi Mabuse head off on a moving journey across their glorious homeland of South Africa to discover their extraordinary family history.

John Simm and Philip Glenister follow the story of the father John never knew existed.

John Simm and Phil Glenister

Actors John Simm and Philip Glenister don't expect some news that a DNA test reveals about John's dad while delving into their family histories.

The Royle Family stars Ricky Tomlinson and Sue Johnston unearth their family history.

Ricky Tomlinson and Sue Johnston

The Royle Family stars Ricky Tomlinson and Sue Johnston use DNA and genealogy to reconnect with lost cousins and unearth long-held family secrets.

Actors James Nesbitt and Sarah Parish both find heroes in their families in this edition.

James Nesbitt and Sarah Parish

Actors James Nesbitt and Sarah Parish uncover heroes in their families, from an educator who fought for working-class children to get an education to a First World War hero.

DNA Journey

DNA Journey

Series 3

1. Shaun Wallace and Anne Hegerty

1. Shaun Wallace and Anne Hegerty

2. Maureen Lipman and Rula Lenska

2. Maureen Lipman and Rula Lenska

3. Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean

3. Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean