The late comedian Barry Humphries investigates a royal scandal from his father's ancestry, and unravels his mysterious maternal family history.

Journalist Jenny Brockie uncovers her mother's family history and learns her distant relatives were a gang member and a brothel owner from Ireland.

Journalist Derryn Hinch uncovers the truth about the identity of his mother's father and investigates the paternal side of his family's war history.

Entertainer Rhonda Burchmore finds out about the maternal grandfather she never knew, and a fascinating entrepreneur with an amazing legacy on her father's side.

Artistic director and choreographer Stephen Page uncovers the truth about his Aboriginal ancestry, and meets his previously unknown family in the South Pacific.

Comedian Peter Helliar discovers a maternal ancestor's traumatic experience in Gallipoli, and a paternal link to an Irish rogue, and a pioneer of AFL.

Television and stage actor Kerry Armstrong discovers a lineage of rebellious and free-spirited women, and explores her strange connection to the sea.

Actor and musician John Waters discovers a paternal heritage of working class radicals, and a maternal ancestor at the heart of colonial Caribbean history.