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Who Do You Think You Are?

Season 13 Episode 5: Ricky Tomlinson

Ricky Tomlinson uncovers his Liverpool roots, tracing his family's history as carters who worked on the city's docks during its busiest era as the British Empire's main port.

Season 13 Episodes:

Episode 1 Danny Dyer

1. Danny Dyer

Aired: Nov 24, 2016

Danny Dyer explores his family's working-class roots in East London, only to ...

Episode 2 Amanda Holden

2. Amanda Holden

Aired: Dec 1, 2016

Amanda Holden uncovers a surprising French ancestry on her mother's side, tra...

Episode 3 Liz Bonnin

3. Liz Bonnin

Aired: Dec 8, 2016

Liz Bonnin, a wildlife presenter of mixed heritage, explores her ancestral ro...

Episode 4 Cheryl

4. Cheryl

Aired: Dec 15, 2016

In the next episode, Cheryl embarks on a journey to uncover her family's hidd...

Episode 5 Ricky Tomlinson

5. Ricky Tomlinson

Aired: Dec 22, 2016

Ricky Tomlinson uncovers his Liverpool roots, tracing his family's history as...

Episode 6 Ian McKellen

6. Ian McKellen

Aired: Jan 25, 2017

Sir Ian McKellen's exploration of his family's past reveals a rich inheritanc...

Episode 7 Greg Davies

7. Greg Davies

Aired: Feb 1, 2017

In the next episode, comedian Greg Davies embarks on a fascinating journey to...

Episode 8 Warwick Davis

8. Warwick Davis

Aired: Feb 15, 2017

Warwick Davis's big break came at age 11, thanks to his grandmother Edith, wh...

Episode 9 Sunetra Sarker

9. Sunetra Sarker

Aired: Feb 22, 2017

Actor Sunetra Sarker embarks on a journey to discover her roots and cultural ...

Episode 10 Sophie Raworth

10. Sophie Raworth

Aired: Mar 8, 2017

BBC News presenter Sophie Raworth delves into her family's history, uncoverin...

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Info about Who Do You Think You Are?

Seasons: 22

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: BBC One

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary, History, Biography