David Walliams Traces His Family Talent | Who Do You Think You Are

Actor, comedian, Britain's Got Talent judge and children’s author David Walliams delves into his family history. First, he learns of his paternal great-grandfather’s prolonged and traumatic experiences on the battlefields of the First World War. The damage to his mental health condemned him to a lifetime in what was then known as a lunatic asylum. On his mother’s side, David uncovers the story of his great-great-grandfather, who was blind as the result of invasive eye surgery. David is amazed to find out that his ancestor became an entertainer - first a street musician and then a travelling showman, running fairground attractions with the help of his wife and children.







In each episode one of Britain's best-loved celebrities traces their family tree to reveal the surprising, extraordinary and often moving stories of their ancestors.

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[BibleBelieverUK]

He looks both bemused and slightly disappointed! 😊

[sandiemable]

Mr. Walliams,
Where are the new (pick up where you left off please) Partners in Crime? Thought I would ask.
Hugs

[JoeyXSmith]

Swap the guy with the organ with Matt Lucas, and this would be a comady skit.

[charlottelindsey]

Maybe he just felt uncomfortable with the shouty man with a puppet?

[jenniferholden]

Whenever they get theatricles on they always go OTT.

[samanthafariester]

Samantha cll me David Williams. Love you too 💕 DAVID WILLIAM'S

[theorganguy]

Totally wrong organ. His ancestor would have had a nice barrel organ, maybe an Imhof & Muckle

[maga]

Well they couldn't have too many organ grinders. People also sold hot dogs out of a bucket of hot water just to get by.

[JayArgonauts]

There seemed to be a slight whiff of contempt emanating from Walliams.