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Bill Oddie

Episode number: 1

Overview: Bill Oddie is the first celebrity to undergo the family tree search, as he endeavours to find out more about his mother, who was institutionalised when he was a child.

Amanda Redman

Episode number: 2

Overview: Actress Amanda Redman explores her roots.

Sue Johnston

Episode number: 3

Overview: Actress Sue Johnston explores her roots.

Jeremy Clarkson

Episode number: 4

Overview: Jeremy is determined to find out if his mother was descended from the Kilner Jar people, and if they were, where all the money had gone.

Ian Hislop

Episode number: 5

Overview: Ian finds out more about the part his grandfathers played in the wars of the 20th Century.

Moira Stuart

Episode number: 6

Overview: Moira Stuart's family tree exploration takes from the Highlands of Scotland to the West Indies.

David Baddiel

Episode number: 7

Overview: David explores his Jewish roots and discovers some Orthodox Jewish relatives in London.

Lesley Garrett

Episode number: 8

Overview: Lesley explores her family tree in Yorkshire.

Meera Syal

Episode number: 9

Overview: Meera's exploration takes her to the Punjab.

Vic Reeves

Episode number: 10

Overview: Was Vic's father a bigamist?