Emma Willis Visits Incredible Family Monument | Who Do You Think You Are

Presenter Emma Willis grew up in Birmingham and loves the city and her fellow Brummies. She wants to find out how deep her roots are there. Further afield, an interfaith marriage in Ireland leads Emma down two very different paths. Violent events force her to confront disturbing truths about one ancestor, while the hard graft and determination of another lead Emma to draw parallels with her own life.

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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[valverdefankhauser]

How wonderful to know you come from a man who was willing to stand up for what he believed.

[irishelk]

That's always been my favourite statue. the birds love it too haha.

[Romchav]

Emma knew what side of her family where right and so do many others when they find out about the struggle in Ireland.

[JohnKirwan-zpfl]

NEVER heard of Michael Kirwan though I've two history degrees and a higher diploma in archival studies. I've researched family history all my Life. He's been written out of history obviously.

[Marcel_Audubon]

she doesn't know much about Dublin if she has to ask about the O'Connell statue.
No idea who she is, but she is the least compelling subject I have seen on this show.
Her tears seem produced for the camera.

[weneverstop.]

She comes from good pedigree. Shes hot.

[melaniemathes]

She’s not from Ireland. Give her a break.

[Marcel_Audubon]

She seems intent on making people tell her he was a "good man"
Cringey.

[fredmcdonald]

People did good,
Amazing things. And you exist because of him.