Season 12
8 episodes
55 min. per episode
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Famous Australians unearth shocking family secrets, challenging their identities and redefining their legacies in unexpected ways.
Episodes
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Well-known Australians play detective as they go in search of their family history, revealing secrets from the past.