Family Footsteps

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A family learn what life was like for their ancestors at the turn of the 19th century

An Ulster-Scots family go on a journey back in time to discover what life was like for their ancestors at the turn of the 19th century

Series 3

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Simulcast of BBC One Northern Ireland in high definition. From 24/10/2012

BBC One Northern Ireland HD

BBC Northern Ireland region started on 19th April 1955 as part of the BBC Television Service, before becoming BBC One Northern Ireland.

BBC One Northern Ireland

BBC Two Northern Ireland

Simulcast of BBC Two Northern Ireland in high definition

BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Jane Magowan

David Cumming

Family Footsteps: Series 3: Episode 2

Episode 2

BBC One - Family Footsteps, Series 3, Episode 2

The Quail Walker family discover a shocking family secret and a famous musical connection.

The Quail Walkers delve further into their Ulster-Scots past to discover a shocking secret. In Canada, Desmond and Caroline find links to a famous composer and The Sound of Music.

With Gavin Andrews as their guide, the Quail Walker family travel further back in time. Teenagers Noah and Fionn hop on a steam train to find out about a family connection to the railways, while grandad Desmond discovers a shocking family secret. Then it’s off to Canada where Desmond and Caroline follow in the footsteps of a great-uncle who worked in a fellow Ulster-Scot’s retail empire. 

In London, Fionn and Noah play cello and viola with a composer cousin they’ve never met and find out about their family links to The Sound of Music and Frank Sinatra.

Family Footsteps: Series 3

A family learn what life was like for their ancestors.

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