Who Do You Think You Are? - Season 9 - Eps 9: John Barnes
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 Two. John also uncovers how, from being at the heart of Jamaican politics, Frank fell from grace among his political allies.
About Who Do You Think You Are?
Title: Who Do You Think You Are?
First Air Date: 2004-10-12
Last Air Date: 2024-09-26
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 6.7/10 (from 23 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 22
Total Episodes: 177
Network: BBC One BBC Two
Genres: Documentary, Family
Production Companies: Wall to Wall
Synopsis
A British genealogy documentary series in which celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past.
