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Who Do You Think You Are?

Celebrities trace their family trees, discovering surprises from their pasts.

Lost connections and unfamiliar histories are revealed as celebrities trace their family trees. Discover stories of courage, joy, sacrifice and resilience - everyone has a tale to tell.

Who Do You Think You Are?: Series 9

Who Do You Think You Are?: Series 9: Episode 9: John Barnes

Episode 9

Episode 9: John Barnes

Series 9

John Barnes

BBC One - Who Do You Think You Are?, Series 9, John Barnes

John Barnes learns of the role his grandfather played in Jamaica's struggle for self-rule.

Celebrity genealogy series. John Barnes sets out to investigate the extraordinary role his grandfather, Frank Hill, played in Jamaica's struggle for self-rule.

Fifty years after Jamaica gained independence from Britain, former footballer and sports pundit John Barnes sets out to investigate the extraordinary role his grandfather Frank Hill played in the island's struggle for self-rule. 

John discovers how his grandfather became the subject of secret telegrams and why he was interned by the British during World War II. John also uncovers how, from being at the heart of Jamaican politics, Frank fell from grace among his political allies.

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Celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past

Celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past.

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