Actor and director Simon Baker discovers an incredible legacy left by his three-times great grandfather, and the remarkable courage and fortitude of his female ancestors.
Ben Mendelsohn traces the Mendelsohn family line back to the heart of Europe and discovers a thread of musical heritage in surprising quarters as well as a heart-rending tale of success, failure and heartbreak of Dickensian proportions.
Tina Arena has always wanted to find out more about where her Italian-born parents came from. She is driven to find out the truth behind some family secrets and heads off to Sicily to explore her Italian roots.
On the trail of his ancestors, actor David Wenham delves into the mystery behind his father's fostered childhood and uncovers tales of valor and horror in the trenches of the Great War.
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.
On the trail of his ancestors, broadcaster Andrew Denton explores his Jewish heritage and delves into one of the darkest chapters in human history. He also learns of a possible connection to one of the best known stories in the Bible.
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.
Internationally celebrated actor Geoffrey Rush believes he hails from a long line of farmers but an exploration of his heritage sees him discover an ancestor fighting for justice in the face of corruption.