New season of Who Do You Think You Are? premieres June 8 on SBS

Eight Australian personalities from the world of music, politics, stage, television and film join the new season of Who Do You Think You Are? when it returns to SBS on Tuesday 8 June at 7.30pm.

Celia Pacquola, Malcolm Turnbull, Denise Drysdale, Jeff Fatt (The Wiggles) and Uncle Jack Charles join the cast of the genealogy series, which takes well-known personalities on a journey into their past, sharing their emotion and surprise as they uncover stories at the heart of their family history. The 12th season also features Australian television stars Grant Denyer, Chris Bath and Natalie Bassingthwaighte.

This season, one participant uncovers a mysterious family fortune, while another learns the identity of his father, who he’s never known. One discovers his ancestors managed to flourish in Australia despite immense discrimination as a result of the White Australia Policy, and a famous performer lights set off to discover where their love of the arts originated.

Marshall Heald, director of television and online content said:

“One of SBS’s most popular and successful series is back with a stellar new line-up of well-known Australian personalities who embark on a deeply personal journey to explore their family history, discovering tales of love, tragedy and perseverance along the way. From a former Prime Minister, to a venerated actor and survivor of the Stolen Generations, to a member of the most famous children’s musical group in Australian history, the rich and diverse stories which are uncovered by these eminent Australians will provide important reflections for not only themselves, but for all Australians watching at home.”

Who Do You Think You Are? is produced by Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia for SBS. 

The new season of Who Do You Think You Are? premieres at 7:30pm Tuesday 8 June on SBS and SBS On Demand. Episodes continue weekly.