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Duration
60 minutes
Series Info
Season 20 Episode 8 of 9

Quick Summary

Comedian Chris Ramsey researches his family tree

About This Program

Comedian Chris Ramsey researches his family tree, starting by investigating his great grandfather who fought in the First World War. A trip to the military base in Dorset where he trained, reveals he fought at Gallipoli, one of the deadliest campaigns of the conflict. Tracing back to the late 18th century, Chris revisits the era when his five-times great grandmother was pregnant. This was a time when those lucky enough to pass a rigorous interview and then win a lottery were able to give birth at the British Lying-In Hospital, thus helping ensure their children got a better start in life. Narrated by Phil Davis

Who Do You Think You Are? broadcasts on Really at 11:00am, Monday, 22 December 2025. (Subtitles, repeat)

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Production Details

Runtime60 mins
DirectorToby Roebuck

Cast & Crew

TR
Toby RoebuckDirector
HM
Hannah MirskyProducer
CF
Colette FlightExecutive-producer
PD
Phil DavisNarrator
SF
Sarah FeltesSeries-editor
CR
Chris RamseyContributor