Actor, comedian, talent show judge and children's author David Walliams delves into his family history. First, he learns of his paternal great-grandfather's prolonged and traumatic experiences on the battlefields of the First World War. The damage to his mental health condemned him to a lifetime in what was then known as a lunatic asylum. On his mother's side, David uncovers the story of his great-great-grandfather, who was blind as the result of invasive eye surgery. David is amazed to find out that his ancestor became an entertainer - first a street musician and then a travelling showman, running fairground attractions with the help of his wife and children.
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Show Name....... Who Do You Think You Are?
Rating.......... 8.9 [********--]
Premiered....... 2004-10-11
Type............ Documentary
Genre........... Family | History
Plot............ Series in which celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past
Cast............ Mark Strong ... Narrator
Cast............ Cherie Lunghi ... Narrator
Cast............ Phil Davis ... Narrator
Cast............ David Morrissey ... Narrator
Cast
Network......... BBC One
Country......... United Kingdom
Language........ English
Runtime......... 60 mins
Status.......... Running
Air Date........ Monday 21:00
URL............. http://www.tvmaze.com/shows/4366/who-do-you-think-you-are
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Episode Name.... David Walliams
Season.......... 17x02
Plot............ Actor, comedian, talent show judge and children's author David Walliams delves into his family history. First, he learns of his paternal great-grandfather's prolonged and traumatic experiences on the battlefields of the First World War. The damage to his mental health condemned him to a lifetime in what was then known as a lunatic asylum. On his mother's side, David uncovers the story of his great-great-grandfather, who was blind as the result of invasive eye surgery. David is amazed to find out that his ancestor became an entertainer - first a street musician and then a travelling showman, running fairground attractions with the help of his wife and children
Runtime......... 60 mins
Air Date........ 2020-10-19 Monday, 15:00
URL............. http://www.tvmaze.com/episodes/1945933/who-do-you-think-you-are-17x02-david-walliams
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Episode Name.... Ruth Jones
Season.......... 17x03
Plot............ Actor and writer Ruth Jones confesses to a passion "to share the wonderful characters in Wales" and she finds several in her own family tree.On her mum's side, Ruth discovers Welsh mariners who travelled the world. On her late dad's side, Ruth learns that her grandfather Henry Richard Jones was a leading figure in the Medical Aid Societies of South Wales, a forerunner of the NHS.Ruth discovers how her granddad's work led him to lobby the Minister of Health Aneurin Bevan - a fellow Welshman who became known as the father of the NHS. Locally, Ruth's grandad was remembered for his devotion to his fellow men and women
Runtime......... 60 mins
Air Date........ 2020-10-26 Monday, 16:00
URL............. http://www.tvmaze.com/episodes/1949503/who-do-you-think-you-are-17x03-ruth-jones
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