Who Do You Think You Are? (AU)

Season 17

Australian celebrities play detective as they go in search of their family history, revealing secrets from the past. Along the way there will be scandal, adultery, pioneers, bushrangers, artists and royalty. Join the trail of discovery to uncover where these celebrities came from as they find out just who they think they are.

Where to Watch Who Do You Think You Are? (AU) • Season 17

8 Episodes

Bruce McAvaney
E1
Bruce McAvaneyIn an emotional opening episode, legendary broadcaster Bruce McAvaney traces his family’s history in South Australia, uncovering stories of early settlement, land ownership and personal tragedy. Walking the land once owned by his ancestors, Bruce is visibly moved as he connects more deeply to his late parents, reflecting on both the successes and hardships that shaped his family’s legacy.
Guy Sebastian
E2
Guy SebastianRenowned singer-songwriter Guy Sebastian travels across India and Sri Lanka to uncover the truth behind his mother’s heritage and reconnect with his father’s Tamil roots, with a defining moment coming through DNA results that finally bring clarity to his family’s identity.
Essie Davis
E3
Essie DavisDriven by a lifetime of curiosity, actress Essie Davis unlocks her father's secretive family history and delights in discovering her mother's warm, caring nature in unexpected ancestors.
Aaron Pedersen
E4
Aaron PedersenActor Aaron Pedersen takes his brother Vinnie on a life-changing journey to investigate their maternal ancestry before embarking on a personal quest to find the father he's never known.
Chrissie Swan
E5
Chrissie SwanTelevision and radio host Chrissie Swan is curious to know if her own feisty character can be traced back in her family tree. She delves into her family history, uncovering stories of hardship, resilience and unexpected tragedy, including a shocking moment where a long-lost ancestor is revealed to have committed a violent crime, challenging everything she thought she knew about her past.
Curtis Stone
E6
Curtis StoneCelebrity chef Curtis Stone embarks on a journey to solve two long-standing family mysteries. On his paternal side, why was his grandmother Maude born in America? And, on his mother's side, who was his great grandfather? Was he really a Scandinavian sailor?
Rosie Batty
E7
Rosie BattyEnglish-born Australian family violence campaigner Rosie Batty explored her ancestral roots in England, tracing her family history to uncover generations marked by class barriers, hardship, and personal tragedies.
Matt Day
E8
Matt DayOne of Australia’s most prolific stage and screen actors, Matt Day sets out to better understand his family history, uncovering an extraordinary wartime story of survival, including his grandfather’s 14-week escape through the jungles of New Guinea during World War II, alongside a legacy of wealth and enterprise that reshapes his understanding of identity and belonging.