Who Do You Think You Are (UK) Season 11 Episode 2 - Brian Blessed

Airdate: 2014-Aug-14

Episode summary:

Actor Brian Blessed has always loved his unusual name - but has no idea where his Blessed ancestors came from.Born in Yorkshire he'd always assumed his family were northerners, but digging deeper Brian discovers that his roots lie down south. Here he uncovers the story of his great great grandfather Jabez Blessed - a tale of hardship, struggle and survival worthy of Oliver Twist.

About Who Do You Think You Are (UK) series:

Well known faces within the British media each embark on individual journeys to answer some questions in regards to their own family history. An in...Show more >