DNA Journey
Celebrities are given a unique insight into their lives using innovative DNA science and technology to trace their ancestors.
Genre: Documentary
Country: United Kingdom
Type: tv
Season: 1
Episode: 1
Duration: 1h
Release: 2019
Rating: 6.0
Season 1 - DNA Journey
2019-11-10
"In episode one of this two part special, Ant and Dec take on their most personal journey yet, uncovering their family histories using a combination of DNA and genealogy."
2019-11-11
"Part two of two. Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly embark on a journey to New York to follow the bloodlines of their mothers using DNA analysis and genealogy. There is a surprise for Dec as he finds out he has close family he never knew existed, while Ant's history takes him to the United Nations. After a whirlwind tour of the US, it's back to Ireland to investigate a family secret that Ant's family has been trying to unlock for years."
Season 2 - DNA Journey
2021-03-10
"Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp face a new kind of challenge - discovering each other's family history using DNA and genealogy."
2021-03-17
"TV personalities Amanda Holden and Alan Carr embrace their family history on a road trip that covers Cornwall, London, and Erith."
2021-03-24
"Father and son duo Martin and Roman Kemp take a family road trip of a different kind, one that delves into their family history that spans North London and the North East."
Season 3 - DNA Journey
2022-04-05
"Chasers Anne Hegerty and Shaun Wallace set off on a quest to discover where they come from and unearth secrets from their past in a life changing and emotional voyage of discovery."
2022-04-12
"Actors Dame Maureen Lipman and Rula Lenska, who met on the set of Corrie, come together to embark on a journey to uncover their family history, despite their very different backgrounds."
2022-04-26
"Olympic legends Torvill and Dean embark on a journey that brings them even closer, if that's possible. Chris discovers living relatives on his mum's side, and for Jayne, the origin of her sporting prowess is revealed by a connection to West Ham."
Season 4 - DNA Journey
2022-09-29
"Comedians and best mates, Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan, go on a road trip to find out about their family history using DNA and genealogy."
2022-10-06
"Daytime queens Kate Garraway and Alison Hammond embark on a road trip to find out about their family histories using a mix of DNA and genealogy."
2022-10-20
"Old pals and fellow comedians, Joel Dommett and Tom Allen delve into their family histories as they take a road trip around the UK."
2022-11-04
"Two Gavin and Stacey faves - Larry Lamb and Alison Steadman - embark on a road trip to find out their family history through DNA and genealogy."
2023-03-07
"Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville and top UK comedian John Bishop cement an unlikely friendship on a road trip to discover their family histories."
2023-03-14
"Anarchic comedian Johnny Vegas and funnyman broadcaster Alex Brooker's DNA road trip sees them uncover trailblazers and a link to Jack the Ripper."
2023-03-21
"Line of Duty stars Neil Morrissey and Adrian Dunbar's friendship began on an audition day for a drama school - now they are seeking out their pasts."
2023-03-28
"Dancers and sisters Oti and Motsi Mabuse head off on a moving journey across their glorious homeland of South Africa to discover their extraordinary family history."
Season 5 - DNA Journey
2024-10-09
"Actors John Simm and Philip Glenister don't expect some news that a DNA test reveals about John's dad while delving into their family histories."
2024-10-16
"The Royle Family stars Ricky Tomlinson and Sue Johnston use DNA and genealogy to reconnect with lost cousins and unearth long-held family secrets."