The BEST episodes of Who Do You Think You Are? season 7

Every episode of Who Do You Think You Are? season 7, 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 7!

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: 12/14/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Continuing

8.50

4 votes

#1 - Hugh Quarshie

Season 7 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/6/2010

Holby City actor Hugh Quarshie traces his family tree to explore the lives of his ancestors, a journey which takes him to Ghana and then the Netherlands.

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8.00

5 votes

#2 - Alexander Armstrong

Season 7 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/23/2010

Comedian Alexander Armstrong traces his family tree. He knew his family background was likely to be privileged, but he's keen to find out how posh he is.

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7.88

8 votes

#3 - Monty Don

Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/9/2010

Gardener Monty Don traces his family tree. His efforts lead him to a port near Anglesey, where he learns of a national disaster that ended in a family tragedy.

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7.86

35 votes

#4 - Alan Cumming

Season 7 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/13/2010

Award-winning actor and Broadway star Alan Cumming attempts to solve the mystery relating to his maternal grandfather, a soldier who died aged just 35 in Malaysia.

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7.60

10 votes

#5 - Bruce Forsyth

Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/19/2010

Entertainer Bruce Forsyth travels to America to investigate claims that his great-grandfather was married to two women at once.

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7.57

7 votes

#6 - Rupert Everett

Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/26/2010

Actor Rupert Everett traces his family tree to explore the lives of his ancestors, wanting to find out in particular why his grandfather Cyril was in Nigeria.

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7.25

4 votes

#7 - Rupert Penry-Jones

Season 7 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/16/2010

Actor Rupert Penry-Jones traces his family tree to learn about his ancestors, an investigation which takes him all the way to Allahabad in India.

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7.17

6 votes

#8 - Dervla Kirwan

Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/2/2010

Irish actress Dervla Kirwan traces her family tree to explore the lives of her ancestors. Her great-uncle was Michael Collins, a figure who changed Irish history.

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7.11

9 votes

#9 - Jason Donovan

Season 7 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/30/2010

Jason Donovan was born in Australia and catapulted to fame in the soap opera Neighbours. Beginning in Melbourne, he attempts to trace his roots.