The BEST episodes of Who Do You Think You Are? season 8
Every episode of Who Do You Think You Are? season 8, 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 8!
Well known faces within the British media each embark on individual journeys to answer some questions in regards to their own family history.
#1 - Len Goodman
Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/5/2011
Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman investigates his mother's family, and looks into the mystery of an ancestor's descent into poverty.
#2 - Larry Lamb
Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/31/2011
Actor Larry Lamb sets out to learn about his biological grandparents, who gave his mother up for adoption as an infant.
#3 - Emilia Fox
Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/7/2011
Emilia Fox sets out to learn how far back her acting roots go, and uncovers an extraordinary rags-to-riches tale about a Victorian ancestor.
#4 - JK Rowling
Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/17/2011
In a rare television appearance, best-selling Harry Potter author JK Rowling sets out to investigate her French roots.
#5 - Sebastian Coe
Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/24/2011
Sebastian Coe sets out to discover if there is any truth in his grandmother's claims that the family's origins were quite grand.
#6 - Richard Madeley
Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/28/2011
Having reached a turning point in his life, Richard Madeley decides to learn more about the Canadian side of his family.
#7 - June Brown
Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/10/2011
National treasure June Brown unravels her Jewish heritage, and discovers how momentous historical events shaped her family's destiny.
#8 - Robin Gibb
Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/21/2011
Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb discovers how his paternal great-grandfather rose from poverty to become a decorated soldier, and heads to Paisley, Renfrewshire, to investigate a mysterious family breakdown.
#9 - Alan Carr
Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/14/2011
Alan Carr explores his family's connection to football and his grandfather's brush with fame, before investigating a mysterious name change.
#10 - Tracey Emin
Season 8 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/12/2011
Controversial artist Tracey Emin sets out to learn about her East End roots, and is shocked and delighted to discover an unusual heritage.