Programme Index

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 4^th Oct 2011, 16:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 4^th Oct 2011, 16:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

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Sally Magnusson and Nick Barratt catch up with listeners whose captivating stories left them intrigued to find out what happened next on their genealogical journeys. Show more

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Tracing Your Roots

Series 6

Episode 2: Life in Confinement

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 20^th Sep 2011, 16:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 20^th Sep 2011, 16:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

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Snatched from a free life, forced into an institution: Sally Magnusson and genealogist Nick Barratt explore the lives of those who were locked away. Show more

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Tracing Your Roots

Series 5

Episode 5: Objects and Heirlooms

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 12^th Oct 2010, 16:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 12^th Oct 2010, 16:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

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Sally Magnusson and genealogist Nick Barratt return to solve more family mysteries. This week the team helps listeners delve into the stories surrounding cherished objects. Show more

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Tracing Your Roots

Series 6

Episode 1: What's in a name?

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 13^th Sep 2011, 16:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 13^th Sep 2011, 16:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

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Delving into a family history can sometimes hit brick walls when a name changes unexpectedly. Sally explores some listener stories where that change has an intriguing background. Show more

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Tracing Your Roots

Series 5

Episode 2: Tracing Rootless Ancestors

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 21^st Sep 2010, 16:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 21^st Sep 2010, 16:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

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How can you trace the roots of a rootless ancestor? Sally Magnusson goes on the trail of itinerant entertainers and Romany families. Show more

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Tracing Your Roots

Series 5

Episode 4: Caribbean Roots

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 5^th Oct 2010, 16:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 5^th Oct 2010, 16:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

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Sally Magnusson helps listeners trace their family Caribbean roots and hears the emotional story of one woman who travelled the world in search of where she came from. Show more

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Tracing Your Roots

Series 2

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 31^st Oct 2007, 13:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 5^th Jan 2008, 17:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Sally Magnusson presents a series exploring the practice of researching family history. She finds out why shady characters are good news for family history hunters.

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Tracing Your Roots

Series 4

Episode 5: Adoption

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 28^th Sep 2009, 16:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 28^th Sep 2009, 16:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

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Sally Magnusson and genealogist Nick Barratt hear listeners' stories about the process of researching the life of an adoptive relative and offer advice on how best to proceed. Show more

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Tracing Your Roots: Series 4

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Tracing Your Roots

Series 6

Episode 5: What Happens Next: Part 2

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 11^th Oct 2011, 16:00 on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: Tue 11^th Oct 2011, 16:00 on BBC Radio 4 FM

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Sally Magnusson and Nick Barratt continue their look back at previous stories, and are amazed to hear what listeners did next. Show more

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Tracing Your Roots

Series 2

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 7^th Nov 2007, 13:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 12^th Jan 2008, 17:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Sally Magnusson presents a series exploring the practice of researching family history. She meets listeners who have uncovered stories of nautical adventure in their family tree.

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Tracing Your Roots

Series 5

Episode 3: Radicals and Revolutionaries

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 28^th Sep 2010, 16:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 28^th Sep 2010, 16:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

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Sally Magnusson and genealogist Nick Barratt return to solve more family mysteries. Today the spotlight is on radicals and revolutionaries in the family. Show more

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Tracing Your Roots

Series 1

Episode 6

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 16^th Apr 2007, 16:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 8^th Sep 2007, 17:30 on BBC Radio 4 FM

Sally Magnusson presents a series exploring ways of researching family trees. This programme looks at clues that can be gleaned from DNA analysis.

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Tracing Your Roots

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 24 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 12^th Mar 2007, 16:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 4^th Aug 2007, 17:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Sally Magnusson presents a series exploring the practice of researching family history, one of the UK's most rapidly growing pastimes.

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Tracing Your Roots

Series 1

Episode 3

Duration: 24 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 26^th Mar 2007, 16:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 18^th Aug 2007, 17:30 on BBC Radio 4 FM

Sally Magnusson presents a series exploring the practice of researching family history, one of the UK's most rapidly growing pastimes.

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Tracing Your Roots

Series 1

Episode 4

Duration: 24 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 2^nd Apr 2007, 16:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 25^th Aug 2007, 17:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Sally Magnusson presents a series exploring the practice of researching family history, one of the UK's most rapidly growing pastimes.

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Tracing Your Roots

Series 1

Episode 5

Duration: 24 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 9^th Apr 2007, 16:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 1^st Sep 2007, 17:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Sally Magnusson and Nick Barratt present a series exploring ways of researching family trees. This programme looks at clues that can be gleaned from old photographs.

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Tracing Your Roots

Series 3

Episode 5

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 17^th Sep 2008, 13:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 17^th Sep 2008, 13:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Sally Magnusson presents a series exploring the practice of researching family history. With genealogist Nick Barratt, she looks at stories handed down through generations. Show more

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Tracing Your Roots: Series 3

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Tracing Your Roots

Series 3

Episode 6

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 24^th Sep 2008, 13:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 24^th Sep 2008, 13:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Sally Magnusson presents a series exploring the practice of researching family history. She looks at how the manner of an ancestor's death can offer clues to the life they led. Show more

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Tracing Your Roots: Series 3

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Tracing Your Roots

Series 2

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 24^th Oct 2007, 13:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 29^th Dec 2007, 17:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Sally Magnusson presents a series exploring the practice of researching family history, one of the UK's most rapidly growing pastimes.

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Tracing Your Roots

Series 2

Episode 5

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 21^st Nov 2007, 13:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 19^th Jan 2008, 17:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

4/4. Sally Magnusson presents a series exploring the practice of researching family history. Resident genealogist Nick Barratt offers insider tips and ideas.

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