Who Do You Think You Are? on SBS and SBS on Demand S17E1 – Who Do You Think You Are? returns with eight new prominent Australians embarking on deeply personal journeys into their family history, uncovering stories of love, loss, resilience and long held secrets that continue to shape who they are today.
Leading this year’s new stories are Guy Sebastian, Rosie Batty, Curtis Stone and Matt Day, joining previously announced participants Bruce McAvaney, Essie Davis, Aaron Pedersen and Chrissie Swan.
Across eight episodes, the series delivers some of its most emotional and visually rich storytelling to date, from long-lost family legacies and migration stories, to confronting generational trauma and moments of profound personal connection.
Season Seventeen, Episode One: Bruce McAvaney
In an emotional opening episode, legendary broadcaster Bruce McAvaney traces his family’s history in South Australia, uncovering stories of early settlement, land ownership and personal tragedy. Walking the land once owned by his ancestors, Bruce is visibly moved as he connects more deeply to his late parents, reflecting on both the successes and hardships that shaped his family’s legacy.
Who Do You Think You Are? on SBS and SBS on Demand – Season Premiere / Tuesday 12 May at 7.30pm (8 parts)
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Who Do You Think You Are? on SBS and SBS on Demand S17E1
