DNA Journey

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British television series

British TV series or program

DNA Journey

Genre| Documentary
Narrated by|

* Michael McElhatton (2019-2021)
* Michael Carter (2022)
* Rory McCann (2022-)

Theme music composer| James Dorman
Country of origin| United Kingdom
Original language| English
No. of series| 4
No. of episodes|

* 12
* (as of 17 November 2022[update])

Production
Running time| 60 minutes
Production company| Voltage TV/Mitre Television
Release
Original network| ITV1
Original release| 10 November 2019 (2019-11-10) –
present

DNA Journey (originally titled Ant & Dec's DNA Journey) is a British genealogy documentary series that has aired on ITV1 since 2019, in which a pair of celebrities trace their family history.

The series was devised by writer and historian Alistair Moffat[1], who is introduced by Ant & Dec at the start of the first episode as their friend's uncle. Alistair suggested that Ant & Dec do a DNA test to find out where their families came from. The results of the test were so fascinating and so remarkable that they agreed to make a television show about it.

Filming began in April 2017 but was delayed in May 2017 due to Ant taking a career break to deal with his drink and drug addiction.[2] Filming recommenced in April 2019 and the resulting documentary eventually aired over two nights in November 2019.

Following the success of the original programmes, further series were produced, with each episode following the DNA journeys of a pair of celebrities. Currently, all four series are available to stream on-demand on ITVX.[3]

## Contents

* 1 Format
* 2 Episodes
* 2.1 Series 1 (2019)
* 2.2 Series 2 (2021)
* 2.3 Series 3 (2022)
* 2.4 Series 4 (2022)
* 3 Similar programmes
* 4 References

## Format[edit]

Each show involves the celebrities being taken to an unknown location, to meet up with Brad Argent, family historian and DNA Expert from Ancestry. Brad will reveal the connection the place has to their past.

During their journey the celebrities will meet up with previously unknown relatives as they trace their family trees back hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of years.

## Episodes[edit]

### Series 1 (2019)[edit]

#  | Celebrities  | Original air date

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1| Ant McPartlin, Declan Donnelly| 10 November 2019 (2019-11-10)
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.
2| Ant McPartlin, Declan Donnelly| 11 November 2019 (2019-11-11)
Looking at findings from cutting-edge DNA technology, Ant & Dec reveal surprising truths about their bloodlines and find relatives they never knew existed.

### Series 2 (2021)[edit]

#  | Celebrities  | Original air date

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1| Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff| 10 March 2021 (2021-03-10)
Cricket legend Freddie Flintoff and football hero Jamie Redknapp face a new kind of challenge - discovering each other's family history using DNA and genealogy.
2| Amanda Holden, Alan Carr| 17 March 2021 (2021-03-17)
TV personalities Amanda Holden and Alan Carr embrace their family history on a road trip that covers Cornwall, London, and Erith.
3| Martin Kemp, Roman Kemp| 24 March 2021 (2021-03-24)
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.

### Series 3 (2022)[edit]

#  | Celebrities  | Original air date

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1| Shaun Wallace, Anne Hegerty| 5 April 2022 (2022-04-05)
Chasers Anne Hegerty and Shaun Wallace set off to discover their DNA histories and unearth secrets in a life-changing voyage of discovery.
2| Maureen Lipman, Rula Lenska| 12 April 2022 (2022-04-12)
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.
3| Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean| 26 April 2022 (2022-04-26)
Olympians Torvill and Dean embark on a journey that brings them even closer as they share an emotional journey to uncover their family histories.

### Series 4 (2022)[edit]

#  | Celebrities  | Original air date

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1| Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan| 29 September 2022 (2022-09-29)
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.
2| Alison Hammond, Kate Garraway| 6 October 2022 (2022-10-06)
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.
3| Joel Dommett, Tom Allen| 13 October 2022 (2022-10-13)
Old pals and fellow comedians, Joel Dommett and Tom Allen delve into their family histories as they take a road trip around the UK.
4| Alison Steadman, Larry Lamb| 20 October 2022 (2022-10-20)
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.

## Similar programmes[edit]

The genealogy documentary style of the show is similar to the BBC series, Who Do You Think You Are? and DNA Family Secrets, the ITV1 series, You Don't Know You're Born and the Channel 4 series, Fame in the Family and My Family Secrets Revealed.

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Official website of Alistair Moffat".
2. ^ "Ant McPartlin checks into rehab after becoming addicted to prescription drugs". The Daily Telegraph. 18 June 2017.
3. ^ "DNA Journey on ITVX".

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