BBC confirms the return of popular primetime series after a year without screens – and the start date is very soon
The BBC has confirmed the return of a popular primetime series after a year without screens.
The genealogy show Who Do You Think You Are will be making a comeback in just a few weeks, with a brand new episode airing on June 1.
In Who Do You Think You Are, celebrities trace their family tree and uncover secrets from the past.
The official BBC Press Service Twitter page shared the exciting news earlier this month, revealing that series 20 will consist of nine parts.
It said, ‘Who do you think you are? returns to @BBCOne in June with a star-studded nine-piece!”
Coming soon: The BBC has confirmed the return of a popular primetime series after a year without screens
It’s back! The genealogy show Who Do You Think You Are will be making a comeback in a matter of weeks, with a brand new episode airing June 1
It also revealed some of the stars joining the series, including Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Claire Foy, Emily Atack and Bear Grylls.
MailOnline has contacted the BBC for comment.
Sir Andrew kicks off the latest run, with the famed composer being the first of the line-up to delve into his family’s history.
The synopsis for his upcoming episode reads: ‘Andrew Lloyd Webber is amazed to discover stories from his family’s history that eerily parallel his own life, including an ancestor with a famous cello-playing brother!’
Series 19 featured Ralph Little, Anna Maxwell Marin, Richard Osman, Sue Perkins and Matt Lucas.
The final episode aired on June 30 and saw Death In Paradise star Ralph head to Orkney, Scotland, where he explored his grandfather Arthur’s role in one of the most important battles of World War II.
It comes as Emily Atack was shocked to discover she had a link with actor turned football club owner Ryan Reynolds.
During an upcoming appearance on the BBC ancestor show Who Do You Think You Are? the comedian, 33, learns that her great-grandfather was the first to put Wrexham on the map.
Exciting times: The official BBC Press Service Twitter page shared the exciting news earlier this month, revealing that series 20 will be a nine-part affair
First up: Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber kicks off the latest run, with the famed composer diving into his family’s history as the first of the lineup
Ryan, 46, and fellow Hollywood star Rob McElhenney bought then non-league Welsh football team Wrexham in 2020 and were promoted to League Two this week.
According to The sunEmily discovers how her ancestor Edward Robbins became famous for his involvement in football in Wales.
Known as Ted, Edward was the longest-serving secretary of the Football Association of Wales. He clashed with the English Football League over their reluctance to release their players for international duties.
His campaigns eventually saw the rule dropped, meaning Welsh-born players, who played for English clubs, could still represent their country.
Link: It comes as Emily Atack, 33, was shocked to discover she had a link with actor turned football club owner Ryan Reynolds
Football: During an upcoming appearance on the BBC show Who Do You Think You Are? the comedian learns that her great-grandfather was the first to put Wrexham on the map
A source told the publication: ‘Emily couldn’t believe the link to Wrexham, especially as the name is now so associated with Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, who co-own the club.
“She’s not sporty at all either, so to hear that her family had this pedigree came as a big surprise.”
Who Do You Think You Are returns on BBC One on Thursday 1 June at 9pm.