Actor Charles Dance has made his name playing upper-crust gents, a far cry from his own background. The search for information about his father takes Charles to the other side of the world.
Marianne Faithfull had a difficult relationship with her mother, Eva. In this film Marianne investigates Eva's early life, as a dancer in 1920s Berlin- the era immortalised in the film Cabaret.
Bremner didn't know his father very well as he passed away when Rory was age 18. Bremner discovered that his father fought in the second world war and was instrumental in both the war and post war.
Kensit, knew a great deal about her father the notorious gangster of 1960's London. Through research she learned that her grandfather was also a criminal of great stature.
The TV presenter traces the first of her maternal ancestors to move from India to Trinidad. Liz then heads to Martinique where her paternal ancestors are said to have been slave-owning, plantation owners.
Mary Berry, still going strong at 79, believes she inherits her energy and drive from her father and sets off on a journey to find out more about his family.
Stuart's family history traces back to Edinburgh. Her father and grandfather both studied medicine. Her family also had to deal with racism but were able to fight through it and become a thriving family in the UK.