Who Do You Think You Are? - Season 8

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June Brown

1 - June Brown

Air Date: August 10, 2011

During her search to find out if she is a real EastEnder, June unravels her Jewish heritage, and discovers how momentous historical events shaped her family's destiny, forcing them to migrate across Europe.

JK Rowling

2 - JK Rowling

Air Date: August 17, 2011

In a rare television appearance, best-selling Harry Potter author JK Rowling sets out to investigate her French roots.

Sebastian Coe

3 - Sebastian Coe

Air Date: August 24, 2011

The former Olympic gold medal winner sets out to discover if there is any truth in his grandmother's claims that the family's origins were once quite grand.

Larry Lamb

4 - Larry Lamb

Air Date: August 31, 2011

Actor Larry Lamb sets out to learn about his biological grandparents.

Emilia Fox

5 - Emilia Fox

Air Date: September 7, 2011

Silent Witness star Emilia Fox tries to find out how far back her family's acting roots go.

Alan Carr

6 - Alan Carr

Air Date: September 14, 2011

Alan Carr explores his family's football connection and his grandfather's brush with fame.

Robin Gibb

7 - Robin Gibb

Air Date: September 21, 2011

Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb discovers how his paternal great-grandfather rose from poverty to become a decorated soldier, and heads to Paisley, Renfrewshire, to investigate a mysterious family breakdown.

Richard Madeley

8 - Richard Madeley

Air Date: September 28, 2011

Richard Madeley sets out to learn more about the Canadian side of his family.

Len Goodman

9 - Len Goodman

Air Date: October 5, 2011

Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman investigates his mother's family.

Tracey Emin

10 - Tracey Emin

Air Date: October 12, 2011

Tracey knows very little of her maternal line, and is keen to find out more about her East End roots