One of the most famous and surprising stories is that of Danny Dyer , whose rough-and-ready East End persona was contrasted by the discovery that he is a direct descendant of and Thomas Cromwell . Here are a few other notable stories from the series:
The British genealogy documentary series Who Do You Think You Are? has produced over 150 episodes featuring celebrities uncovering extraordinary and moving stories of their ancestors. Who Do You Think You Are? (UK)