The BEST episodes of Who Do You Think You Are? season 20

Every episode of Who Do You Think You Are? season 20, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Who Do You Think You Are? season 20!

Well known faces within the British media each embark on individual journeys to answer some questions in regards to their own family history.

Last Updated: 11/4/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Continuing
Claire Foy
star
7.82
11 votes

#1 - Claire Foy

Season 20 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/8/2023

As actress Claire Foy delves into her family tree, the personal testimony she uncovers reveals stories of tragedy and an accusation of murder that bring communities together.

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Bear Grylls
star
7.67
9 votes

#2 - Bear Grylls

Season 20 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/15/2023

Adventurer Bear Grylls discovers the stories behind the top secret documents hidden in his grandfather’s wartime trunk and is delighted by a Scottish royal connection.

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Andrew Lloyd Webber
star
7.25
8 votes

#3 - Andrew Lloyd Webber

Season 20 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/1/2023

Andrew Lloyd Webber is astonished to uncover stories from his family’s history that uncannily parallel his own life, including an ancestor with a famous cello-playing brother!

Kevin Clifton
star
7.17
6 votes

#4 - Kevin Clifton

Season 20 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/22/2023

Kevin Clifton investigates the rumour of an ancestor from Canada’s first nations, taking him on an extraordinary journey to the country’s remote 18th-century trading posts.

Chris and Xand van Tulleken
star
7.17
6 votes

#5 - Chris and Xand van Tulleken

Season 20 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/29/2023

Chris and Xand van Tulleken discover more about their Dutch heritage. Their research uncovers stories of ambition and true love but also a connection to a shameful part of history.

Lesley Manville
star
7.00
5 votes

#6 - Lesley Manville

Season 20 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/27/2023

Lesley Manville is moved to discover a family story of enduring love and is delighted when an ancestor’s involvement in a riot reveals new relatives in Australia.

Dev Griffin
star
6.60
5 votes

#7 - Dev Griffin

Season 20 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/13/2023

Dev Griffin learns about his ancestry, including momentous stories from Ireland and some very personal details from his great-grandparents' lives in Jamaica.

Chris Ramsey
star
6.60
5 votes

#8 - Chris Ramsey

Season 20 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/20/2023

Chris Ramsey has always felt lucky, so he’s delighted to learn it runs in the family as he uncovers the stories of ancestors who survived a deadly WWI battle and won a lottery.

Emily Atack
star
6.20
5 votes

#9 - Emily Atack

Season 20 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/6/2023

Emily Atack has showbiz genes – Paul McCartney is her grandma’s cousin! Delving into her family tree reveals a rich musical heritage, a famous whistling aunt and a tragic accident.