Popular British actor Toby Jones, known for his role in Mr Bates vs. The Post Office, will appear in the next series of the BBC’s Who Do You Think You Are?. The BBC has called the new cast of celebrities for the show ‘unmissable’.
The popular, award-winning show invites celebrities to trace their ancestry and learn about where they come from. Past episodes featuring Danny Dyer, Ainsley Harriott, and Larry Lamb from Gavin & Stacey have been particularly moving. Now, everyone’s wondering who will be featured in the 2026 series.
The BBC has announced that, in addition to Toby Jones—who will be going to Meerut, India, to investigate a family story—highly acclaimed actress Dame Harriet Walter (known for her role in Killing Eve) will also be participating.
Actor Adeel Akhtar, known for his roles in shows like Fool Me Once, Black Doves, and Down Cemetery Road, will uncover a surprising family history. His journey will explore his Indian-Kenyan heritage, starting with a sea voyage from Gujarat and revealing his ancestors’ important part in building Nairobi.
Viewers can expect an emotional episode of Who Do You Think You Are? featuring Strictly Come Dancing‘s Amy Dowden, as her family history reportedly mirrors aspects of her personal experiences.
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In an upcoming episode, Doctor Who actress Ruth Madeley’s character will be at the center of a story revealing a hidden family secret involving an adoption. The mystery will require DNA tests and careful family history research to find a previously unknown relative.
The 2026 season of Who Do You Think You Are? will also star TV and radio host Zoe Ball, Olympic medalist Katarina Johnson-Thompson, and Joe Swash, known from I’m a Celebrity.
As a gamer, I gotta say, this series consistently blows my mind with its unexpected twists and turns. Simon Young from the BBC put it perfectly – it always delivers something new and amazing.
Through fascinating family stories and with the help of incredibly open and generous participants, the show reveals the amazing variety and depth of modern British life. Who Do You Think You Are? is a shared journey into social history that connects us all.
Who Do You Think You Are?’s new series will launch on BBC One and BBC iPlayer this spring.
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