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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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

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

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BBC Two Northern Ireland

Simulcast of BBC Two Northern Ireland in high definition

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Jane Magowan

David Cumming

Family Footsteps: Series 3: Episode 3

Episode 3

BBC One - Family Footsteps, Series 3, Episode 3

The family’s famous ancestor is finally revealed but the mystery around his death remains.

In Ottawa, Caroline and Desmond find out more about a famous Ulster-Scots ancestor. The boys have a maritime adventure in London before reaching out to an Arctic Inuit community.

The Quail Walkers' final step into their Ulster-Scots history starts in Toronto, where Gavin Andrews finally reveals to Desmond and Caroline the identity of a famous ancestor. He was at the centre of a Victorian maritime mystery, and his story is the stuff of legend. The Quail boys have learnt about him at school but had no idea there was a family connection.

Dad Phil, Noah and Fionn travel to London to test their sea legs, while Caroline and Desmond head to Ottawa to meet the experts working to unravel the mystery surrounding their ancestor who went missing in the Arctic archipelago.

Family Footsteps: Series 3

A family learn what life was like for their ancestors.

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