Looking at findings from cutting-edge DNA technology, celebrities reveal surprising truths about their bloodlines and find relatives they never knew existed.

DNA Journey

In episode one of this two-part special, Ant and Dec take on their most personal journey yet, uncovering their family histories using a combination of DNA and genealogy.

DNA Journey - Series 1 - Episode 1

Episode 1

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EPISODE

DNA Journey - Series 1 - Episode 2

Episode 2

Series 1

Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp face a new kind of challenge - discovering each other's family history using DNA and genealogy.

Jamie Redknapp and Freddie Flintoff

DNA Journey - Series 2 - Episode 1

1. Jamie Redknapp and Freddie Flintoff

TV personalities Amanda Holden and Alan Carr embrace their family history on a road trip that covers Cornwall, London, and Erith.

Amanda Holden and Alan Carr

DNA Journey - Series 2 - Episode 2

2. Amanda Holden and Alan Carr

Martin and Roman Kemp take a family road trip of a different kind - one that delves into their family history that spans North London and the North East.

Martin and Roman Kemp

DNA Journey - Series 2 - Episode 3

3. Martin and Roman Kemp

Series 2

Chasers Anne Hegerty and Shaun Wallace set off to discover their DNA histories and unearth secrets in a life-changing voyage of discovery.

Shaun Wallace and Anne Hegerty

DNA Journey - Series 3 - Episode 1

1. Shaun Wallace and Anne Hegerty

Actors Dame Maureen Lipman and Rula Lenska, who met on the set of Corrie, come together to embark on a journey to uncover their family history.

Maureen Lipman and Rula Lenska

DNA Journey - Series 3 - Episode 2

2. Maureen Lipman and Rula Lenska

Olympians Torvill and Dean embark on a journey that brings them even closer as they share an emotional journey to uncover their family histories.

Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean

DNA Journey - Series 3 - Episode 3

3. Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean

Series 3

Comedians and best mates, Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan, go on a road trip to find out about their family history using DNA and genealogy.

Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan

DNA Journey - Series 4 - Episode 1

1. Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan

Daytime queens Kate Garraway and Alison Hammond embark on a road trip to find out about their family histories using a mix of DNA and genealogy.

Alison Hammond and Kate Garraway

DNA Journey - Series 4 - Episode 2

2. Alison Hammond and Kate Garraway

Old pals and fellow comedians, Joel Dommett and Tom Allen delve into their family histories as they take a road trip around the UK.

Joel Dommett and Tom Allen

DNA Journey - Series 4 - Episode 3

3. Joel Dommett and Tom Allen

Two Gavin and Stacey faves - Larry Lamb and Alison Steadman - embark on a road trip to find out their family history through DNA and genealogy.

Alison Steadman and Larry Lamb

DNA Journey - Series 4 - Episode 4

4. Alison Steadman and Larry Lamb

Series 4

Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville and top UK comedian John Bishop cement an unlikely friendship on a road trip to discover their family histories.

John Bishop and Hugh Bonneville

DNA Journey - Series 5 - Episode 1

1. John Bishop and Hugh Bonneville

Anarchic comedian Johnny Vegas and funnyman broadcaster Alex Brooker's DNA road trip sees them uncover trailblazers and a link to Jack the Ripper.

Alex Brooker and Johnny Vegas

DNA Journey - Series 5 - Episode 2

2. Alex Brooker and Johnny Vegas

Line of Duty stars Neil Morrissey and Adrian Dunbar's friendship began on an audition day for a drama school - now they are seeking out their pasts.

Adrian Dunbar and Neil Morrissey

DNA Journey - Series 5 - Episode 3

3. Adrian Dunbar and Neil Morrissey

Dancers and sisters Oti and Motsi Mabuse head off on a moving journey across their glorious homeland of South Africa to discover their extraordinary family history.