Comedian Shaun Micallef unravels his father’s childhood war-time story in Malta, and discovers other ancestors who were players in some of the most extraordinary moments in modern history.

Television journalist Kerry O’Brien embarks on a journey to uncover his Irish roots. He discovers a couple of convicts taking desperate measures in search of a better life.

Actress Melissa George uncovers the heartbreaking truth behind a story of child migrants and investigates the case of an ancestor suspected of abusing a prisoner in a colonial gaol.

Actor Vince Colosimo unravels the truth about his grandfather’s extraordinary war experience and tries to find out who his mysterious grandmother was.

Actor John Wood discovers the secrets behind his father’s tragic capture and imprisonment in World War II.

Aboriginal footballer Michael O’Loughlin traces the bloodlines of his family, discovering an ancestor who fought to save his culture.