Well-known Australians play detective as they go in search of their family history, revealing secrets from the past. Taking us to all corners of Australia and the globe are six stories of individuals seeking to find the definitive answer to where they came from. Along the way secrets are uncovered and histories are revealed-with each individual discovering that their ancestors form an integral part of not only their own identity, but that of the nation. Combining emotional and personal journeys with big-picture history, these inspiring and sometimes challenging stories remind us how Australians have come to be the people that we are today. This series includes Ben Mendelsohn - who you can watch in acclaimed Australian drama Tangle on Australia Network; Christine Anu - songstress from the Torres Straight Islands whose performance with Deni Hines has featured on Australia Network in Sunday Lights; John Butler, Ron Barassi - AFL legend; Sigrid Thornton - celebrated Australian actor and Maggie Beer - a celebrity country cook who appears on Australia Network in Cook and the Chef.

Running Time: 58 mins

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