WDYTYA is coming to SBSTV in OZ

[toni*]

but then some of you guys would have already seen that on PPV.

[MarieC]

I think it is Series 1 from the UK - not sure though.  And as many of us do NOT have pay TV, we haven't seen it.  I certainly look forward to our own series, about Aussies!

Dee, thanks for your pms, to which I have replied.  Most interesting!  I will certainly be referring to your findings about Ita when the episode screens. 

MarieC

[trish251]

It's folks from two or more of the UK series - they aren't all from series 1 from the ad that I've seen
Nigella Lawson was mentioned and she was in Series 3 also I think (not sure) julia Sawalha, also series 3. Jeremy Clarkson was mentioned & he was in Series 1 & I'm not sure who else

Trish

Edit: Just thought of another Stephen Fry? - he was in Series 2

[toni*]

the best ones maybe

[perth tiger]

the ones that are most well known over here i think.

[toni*]

from a different thread:~


Hello  ,
For those that live in Australia and elsewhere, you can watch BBC progs. on the BBCi player, for up to seven days after it has been broadcast. (free)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/

So you won't need to miss Cranford after all.   
 
 

thanks to Inchworm

[sarah]

About time it was your turn for some fun. 

Please keep us updated I would hate to feel I was missing out on anything. If it was an Oz version maybe I could pick it up somehow 

Please tell us more 

Sarah

[tropicalj]

 
"What mysteries are hidden in old family photographs? Can mouldy old documents reveal secrets, long forgotten by family members? What role does family history play in our daily lives? Can a person know who they really are? Who Do You Think You Are? is a landmark documentary series chronicling the social, ethnic and cultural evolution of national identities through the personal family histories of prominent celebrities.

The Who Do You Think You Are? features six episodes from the marvelous UK series before the premiere of the six SBS commissioned Australian episodes beginning on Sunday, January 13, 2008 and then following with a further six UK episodes from Sunday, February 24.

During each episode one of Britain's best-loved celebrities traces their family tree to reveal the surprising, extraordinary and often moving stories of their ancestors. At the same time the series has a more universal purpose: to offer an alternative way of looking at the history of modern Britain and to inspire viewers to consider their family's contribution to the making of Britain.

For this reason each celebrity has been chosen so that their journey unlocks a different theme in British history. (From the UK, in English) (Documentary Series  "
 
 
CHANNEL: SBS 
 
BROADCAST: Sunday 2, December 2007 7.30pm


regards Jenn

[deeiluka]

And about the Australian episodes.....

"Who Do You Think You Are? is a landmark SBS documentary series chronicling the social, ethnic and cultural evolution of our national identity through the personal family histories of six prominent Australians."

"This series offers an alternative way of looking at the history of modern Australia – showing the development of a nation from six uniquely personal perspectives while allowing us to share their private stories. For this reason each celebrity has been chosen so that their journey unlocks a different theme in Australia ’s development as a nation."

......dee