Ed Balls, former Labour politician, sequinned Strictly dancer and TV presenter, grew up in a family that wanted to make the world a better place. His mother Carolyn’s dementia means she can’t share their family history with him, so he sets out to discover what kind of characters his ancestors were. Rumours on his paternal side about a link to Nelson’s ship HMS Victory lead Ed to Portsmouth and the story of his great-great-great-grandfather William Dunbar, an assistant surgeon. But as he unravels Dunbar’s medical career, he unearths a dark history of abuse and horror at a Kent workhouse. On his mother Carolyn’s side, he feels a deep connection with Christopher Green, an agricultural labourer put on trial at Norwich Castle after he stood up to defend his livelihood and community.
| Title | Who Do You Think You Are? - Season 18 Episode 7 : Ed Balls |
|---|---|
| Alternative Titles | Who Do You Think You Are? (UK) |
| First Air Date | 2004-10-12 |
| Last Air Date | 2025-04-22 |
| Number of Episodes | 179 |
| Number of Seasons | 22 |
| Genres | Documentary, Family, |
| Networks | BBC One, BBC Two, |
| Casts | |
| Plot Keywords | , |
Episodes List
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Who Do You Think You Are? Season 18 :Episode 1 Josh Widdicombe Josh Widdicombe
2021-10-12A British genealogy documentary series in which celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past.
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Who Do You Think You Are? Season 18 :Episode 2 Dame Judi Dench Dame Judi Dench
2021-10-19A British genealogy documentary series in which celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past.
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Who Do You Think You Are? Season 18 :Episode 3 Alex Scott Alex Scott
2021-10-26A British genealogy documentary series in which celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past.
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Who Do You Think You Are? Season 18 :Episode 4 Joe Lycett Joe Lycett
2021-11-02A British genealogy documentary series in which celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past.
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Who Do You Think You Are? Season 18 :Episode 5 Pixie Lott Pixie Lott
2021-11-09A British genealogy documentary series in which celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past.
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Who Do You Think You Are? Season 18 :Episode 6 Joe Sugg Joe Sugg
2021-11-23A British genealogy documentary series in which celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past.
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Who Do You Think You Are? Season 18 :Episode 7 Ed Balls Ed Balls
2021-11-30A British genealogy documentary series in which celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past.