When is Who Do You Think You Are? 2024 on TV?
Actor Vicky MClure will star in the first episode of Series 21 of Who Do You Think You Are? which will air on Thursday 15 August on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 9pm.
Find out more about the Who Do You Think You Are? 2024 celebrities in our special report
Here is the full list of celebrities who will be taking part in the 2024 series of Who Do You Think You Are?:
Vicky McClure - BAFTA-winning star of Line of Duty
Paddy McGuinness - comedian, actor and presenter of Top Gear and Question of Sport
Olly Murs - singer, song-writer and presenter on X-Factor and The Voice UK
Mel C - Melanie Chisholm, or Sporty Spice as fans of the Spice Girls will know her
Rose Ayling-Ellis - Deaf Eastenders actor who won the 19th series of Strictly Come Dancing
Gemma Collins - Essex-born TV personality who rose to fame after appearing on The Only Way is Essex
Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill - retired Olympic athlete and TV sports analyst who won gold medal for heptathlon in the London 2012 Olympics
What is Who Do You Think You Are?
First broadcast in 2004, Who Do You Think You Are? is the BBC’s flagship family history show. Each episode follows a celebrity guest as they research their family history, discovering the tragedies and triumphs that made up their ancestors’ lives. From Danny Dyer finding out he’s descended from royalty to Olivia Colman exploring her Indian ancestry and Richard Osman discovering his relatives were witnesses to a murder, Who Do You Think You Are? has had no shortage of memorable moments. The programme provides a great look at the many exciting discoveries you can make when you start to research your family history. In each episode, the celebrities go through the records to find their ancestors, retrace their footsteps and meet with historians to learn more about the times they live in, showing how viewers at home can get started discovering their own family history.
Who Do You Think You Are? has also inspired a range of international versions, including series in the USA and Australia.
Who narrates Who Do You Think You Are?
Who Do You Think You Are? is narrated by actor Phil Davis, who is known for his performances in TV programmes including Mad Dogs, Poldark and Trying.
How many series of Who Do You Think You Are? have there been?
So far there have been 20 series and 171 episodes of Who Do You Think You Are?
Where can I watch old episodes of Who Do You Think You Are?
If you’re in the UK, you can revisit all episodes of Series 14 to 20 of Who Do You Think You Are? on BBC iPlayer. Some previous series of Who Do You Think You Are? are also available on DVD.
