WDYTYA Series 3 Episode 1:Magda SZUBANSKI

[redmr2red]

I loved the show too. 

What I wish they would do (and I know it's been said before) is show how the research is carried out, and how long it takes to get copies of their records.  The program makes it look too simple, visiting records offices, talking to experts, and having everything laid out on the table.  Then they fly off to all over the world to visit the places they've discovered.  I wish it was that simple. And they never explain what it costs to find all these records, let alone a subscription to A.com which is way too expensive for me.

Red

[Ruskie]

I loved the show too. 

What I wish they would do (and I know it's been said before) is show how the research is carried out, and how long it takes to get copies of their records.  The program makes it look too simple, visiting records offices, talking to experts, and having everything laid out on the table.  Then they fly off to all over the world to visit the places they've discovered.  I wish it was that simple. And they never explain what it costs to find all these records, let alone a subscription to A.com which is way too expensive for me.

Red

Agreed. This episode was particularly guilty of this. Absolutely everything was handed to Magda. At least some make an attempt to find something for themselves perhaps using Ancestry to find a few census records or turning a few pages. Even a comment by the researcher about how they came to find the information might be acceptable.

Telling people about their ancestors simply to see their reaction (or how easily they can turn on the waterworks) doesn't appeal to me. I know there was also substance and story behind this, but some of the WDYTYA's I've enjoyed most were sans tears.   

[asilky]

to Red
Our library has paid for A.com and we can access it there
Not that everything is right on there.Its the same as IGI when others submit there branches .When information is bought from others it is not known if its right.
Even on cd roms the info can be wrong. One in particuler has my great aunts birthday wrong being born on the date of her brother  .Nothing like doing the hard yakker yourself .I think WDYTYA
gets the info quickly so as not to bore the viewers.We know it takes weekes sometimes months to receive anything.Sad so many have no compassion .A good cry doesnt hurt anyone.My ancestors are close to my heart and I am very passionate about them especially when I read my great uncle 5ft with trenched feet and shell shock marched through snow from England to Belgium after getting out of hospital going back to the front  that would bring a tear to any hard hearts ......... :'(Silky

[chrissyst]

Watched it on SBS last week...one of the more interesting families and very emotional both for Magda and myself...i had tears as well.

regards

Chrissy

[BevL]

Hi
re-read over the comments and agree with some of the people on it who said to go back and see how ancestors they can find - and show how they did it.  There is nothing to stop them from showing important events as well - just cut out some of the travelling and tell people where they have travelled to.
Bev

[chrissyst]

i love that show on SBS...here they do the Australian people where as the one on Channel nine is all the celebrities.

I like to here everyday people's stories.

chrissy

[perth tiger]

i love that show on SBS...here they do the Australian people where as the one on Channel nine is all the celebrities.

I like to here everyday people's stories.

chrissy

iv not seen any ordinary people on the sbs one yet , they all look like celebrities to me

[chrissyst]

I like the SBS shows of 'who you think you are'...I went out and got their latest magazine as well after the show aired.

Magda's family story was very heart wrenching for her and everyone who watched it I think.

I cant imagine the determination, courage and strenth not to mention the adversity experienced by our Ancestors..they truly were tough people.

I watch the Channel Nine one when its on here in Australia but its mainly on American Celebrities..and I think Americans get enough shows done about them..its nice to see the Aussie version and hopefully one day down the Track every so often SBS might do a show on an ordinary every day Australian person.

chrissy

[fpbarry]

Ref Your query on marraiges  Killow Clareabbey Ireland Iam from that townland and possibly could help  you out

Frank