When is Who Do You Think You Are? 2026 on TV?
The first episode of Who Do You Think You Are? 2026 will air on BBC One on Tuesday 26 May 2026 at 9pm.
Episode one features broadcaster Zoe Ball, who learns that her roots stretch from the tenements of Glasgow and the granite mines of Guernsey to the industrial heartlands of Bolton and County Durham. She will also hear poignant stories of hardship, including ancestors who spent time in jail and a mental institute. Zoe Ball made a name for herself in the 90s, hosting Channel 4’s The Big Breakfast and children’s TV show Live & Kicking. She was the first solo female DJ to present the BBC Radio 1 breakfast show in 1998 and repeated the honour for BBC Radio 2 in 2019, making her the first woman in BBC history to host both flagship radio shows.
Who are the Who Do You Think You Are? 2026 celebrities?
The celebrities due to discover their family history in Who Do You Think You Are? 2026 are:
- BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball
- BAFTA-winning actor Toby Jones
- Acclaimed actor Adeel Akhtar
- Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Amy Dowden
- Olivier-winning actor Harriet Walter
- EastEnders actor Joe Swash
- Olympic champion heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson
- Doctor Who actor Ruth Madeley
What is Who Do You Think You Are?
First broadcast in 2004, Who Do You Think You Are? is the BBC’s flagship family history show. Each episode follows a celebrity guest as they research their family history, discovering the tragedies and triumphs that made up their ancestors’ lives. From Danny Dyer finding out he’s descended from royalty to Olivia Colman exploring her Indian ancestry and Richard Osman discovering his relatives were witnesses to a murder, Who Do You Think You Are? has had no shortage of memorable moments. The programme provides a great look at the many exciting discoveries you can make when you start to research your family history. In each episode, the celebrities go through the records to find their ancestors, retrace their footsteps and meet with historians to learn more about the times they live in, showing how viewers at home can get started discovering their own family history.
Who Do You Think You Are? has also inspired a range of international versions, including series in the USA and Australia.
See our pick of the best moments from the first 20 years of Who Do You Think You Are? here
Who narrates Who Do You Think You Are?
Who Do You Think You Are? is narrated by actor and TV presenter Angela Griffin, best known for playing Fiona Middleton on Coronation Street and Jasmine Hopkins on Holby City.
How many series of Who Do You Think You Are? have there been?
There have previously been 22 series of Who Do You Think You Are?
Where can I watch old episodes of Who Do You Think You Are?
If you’re in the UK, you can watch some previous series of Who Do You Think You Are? on BBC iPlayer.
