Vicky McClure is set to go on an ’emotional’ journey on Who Do You Think You Are.
The Trigger Point actress, 41, will venture to Japan as part of her episode on the upcoming 20th anniversary series of the hit BBC genealogy show in a bid to find out her family history.
The BAFTA Award-winning star has already spoken about her veteran grandfather in honour of D-Day and featured in her own ITV documentary the subject.
But now, according to The Mirror, she will venture to the Far East to learn more about her family.
BBC history boss Simon Young said: ‘Time and again, it proves the old adage that truth is stranger than fiction, while helping us all to understand the history of Britain and the much better.’
Line Of Duty star Vicky McClure is set to go on an ’emotional’ journey on Who Do You Think You Are
The Trigger Point actress, 41, will venture to Japan as part of her episode on the upcoming 20th anniversary series of the hit BBC genealogy show in a bid to find out her family history
The Line Of Duty star is just one of the many famous faces set to take part in the upcoming series, which over its two-decade history has seen the likes of Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, Strictly Come Dancing‘s Shirley Ballas and actress Sheridan Smith discover their roots.
This year will feature comedian Paddy McGuinness, athlete Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill and Spice Girl Melanie C on camera.
For Liverpool native Melanie C, she will discover a political history in her family and will also uncover how her family survived the Great Famine in Ireland.
Other celebrities who have signed up include TOWIE legend Gemma Collins, Troublemaker singer Olly Murs and former EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis.
Executive producer Colette Flight said: ‘The celebrities have been moved to tears, laughter, anger and joy learning about their ancestors’ lives.’
The series is expected to air on BBC One over the summer.
Vicky, who is known for playing the all-action heroine in line of duty, gushed about her respect for her grandfather and the importance of remembering D-Day.
Vicky, who is known for playing the all-action heroine in line of duty, gushed about her respect for her grandfather and the importance of remembering D-Day
Spice Girl Melanie C will discover more about her roots in the new series of the genealogy series
TOWIE legend Gemma Collins (pictured earlier this year) is also on the billing for the upcoming series
Lancashire native Paddy McGuinness (pictured in March 2022) will also be on the show to find out about his background
She said: ‘It is so important to keep this history really close and make sure the kids know about it,’ she said.
‘It’s so important that people like my grandad are able to recall it and I’m sure there are many veterans who felt unable or didn’t want to do that.
”So any kind of information we can have that comes in about that history is important.’
