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Celebrities including Josh Widdicombe trace their ancestry.

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Episode 4: Joe Lycett

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Comedian Joe Lycett sets out to research his family history, starting out with his Edwardian great-grandad, a member of the fraternal RAOB organisation in Nottingham. Things get darker with his two-times great-grandad Robert Wilkinson, a boy chimney sweep in the 1850s. He learns his ancestor eventually joined the Royal Marines and travelled the world - but his story did not end well

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rolenamePresenterJoe LycettNarratorPhil DavisExecutive producerColette FlightDirectorDavid VincentProducerKathryn EllingerSeries editorSarah Feltes

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  Episode 7
  
  Ed Balls

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  Episode 6
  
  Joe Sugg

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  Episode 5
  
  Pixie Lott

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  Episode 4
  
  Joe Lycett

  Summary

  Comedian Joe Lycett sets out to research his family history, starting out with his Edwardian great-grandad, a member of the fraternal RAOB organisation in Nottingham. Things get darker with his two-times great-grandad Robert Wilkinson, a boy chimney sweep in the 1850s. He learns his ancestor eventually joined the Royal Marines and travelled the world - but his story did not end well

  How to watch

  Next showing

  There are no live broadcasts scheduled for this show. But it is available via the streaming provider below.

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  • BBC iPlayer

  Details

  Released on

  2021-11-02

  Languages

  Formats

  Colour

  Credits

  Crew

  rolenamePresenterJoe LycettNarratorPhil DavisExecutive producerColette FlightDirectorDavid VincentProducerKathryn EllingerSeries editorSarah Feltes

  Show more

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  Episode 3
  
  Alex Scott

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  Episode 2
  
  Dame Judi Dench

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  Episode 1
  
  Josh Widdicombe

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News & features about Who Do You Think You Are?

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  Who Do You Think You Are? 2026 line-up: Meet the celebrities taking part
  
  Eight celebrities are ready to learn more about their family history.

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  Strictly Come Dancing favourite Amy Dowden reveals why doing Who Do You Think You Are? left her in tears
  
  Amy Dowden discovers a moving family link to her own cancer journey in Who Do You Think You Are?.

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  Who Do You Think You Are? confirms BBC start date for new season
  
  Eight celebrities will embark on very different journeys.

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  Who Do You Think You Are? season 23 confirms celebrity line-up
  
  This year's line-up has been described as "unmissable".

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  Who Do You Think You Are? 2025 line-up: Meet the celebrities taking part
  
  The series is back with eight new famous faces.

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  Who Do You Think You Are? 2024 line-up: Meet the celebrities taking part
  
  Seven famous faces are about to uncover the mysteries of their family tree.

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  Vicky McClure and Rose Ayling-Ellis among Who Do You Think You Are? line-up
  
  The line-up for the 20th-anniversary series of the long-running show also includes Paddy McGuinness, Olly Murs and Mel C.

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  Jessica Ennis-Hill on Who Do You Think You Are?: "I didn't imagine I'd find it so upsetting"
  
  The former golden girl of British athletics speaks to Radio Times magazine.

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  The Crown stars lead new season of Who Do You Think You Are?
  
  The line-up is strong as ever – but what will they uncover?

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  Who Do You Think You Are? 2023: Release date, celebrity line-up and latest news
  
  The documentary has been a staple on our screens since 2004.

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  Who is the Who Do You Think You Are narrator?
  
  Meet Phil Davis.

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  Sue Perkins wanted to do Who Do You Think You Are? after father's death
  
  The presenter and comedian said the show helped her put together the jigsaw puzzle of her life after losing her father.

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  Matt Lucas learns ancestor knew Anne Frank on Who Do You Think You Are?
  
  The Great British Bake Off host delves into his family history in tonight's episode.

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  Line of Duty, Death in Paradise stars confirmed for Who Do You Think You Are?
  
  Sue Perkins, Richard Osman, and Matt Lucas will also feature in the new season of the genealogy show.

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  Ed Balls expresses "deep concern" in Who Do You Think You Are? preview
  
  The former Labour politician is the latest famous face to have his family history put under the microscope.

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  Who Do You Think You Are? 2021 release date and celebrity line-up
  
  The long-running BBC show is back with its 18th series.

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  Judi Dench and Josh Widdicombe to take part in Who Do You Think You Are?
  
  The latest batch of celebrities set to uncover their ancestry in Who Do You Think You Are? has been announced, with some big names taking part.

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  Josh Widdicombe reacts to finding out he's related to royalty on Who Do You Think You Are?
  
  Josh was pleased with what he found out!

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  Who Do You Think You Are’s Ed Balls found it “quite difficult” learning his ancestor was an arsonist
  
  The former politician was "quite worried" after discovering his four times great-grandfather was a criminal.

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  Josh Widdicombe discovers he’s a descendent of both English and French royalty on Who Do You Think You Are?
  
  Comedian Josh Widdicombe is quite the royal!

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  Jodie Whittaker says Who Do You Think You Are? was an "emotional rollercoaster"
  
  The Doctor Who star has said she "had no idea" that her dad's uncle had fought in World War I.

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  Gavin & Stacey's Ruth Jones talks unearthing "mystery" of family history on Who Do You Think You Are?
  
  Jones is the latest star to uncover the stories of her ancestors.

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  Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker says Who Do You Think You Are? "blew" her mind
  
  The Doctor appears with David Walliams, Liz Carr and Ruth Jones in the new series.

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  Jodie Whittaker reveals why she wanted to delve into her family history in Who Do You Think You Are?
  
  Amy Raphael talks to Jodie Whittaker ahead of her Who Do You Think You Are? episode.

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