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The Best Episodes of Who Do You Think You Are? Season 11

Every episode of Who Do You Think You Are? Season 11 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Who Do You Think You Are? Season 11!

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A British genealogy documentary series in which celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Who Do You Think You Are? Season 11 Episode 1 - Julie Walters
    8.5/10(59 votes)

    #1 - Julie Walters

    S11:E1

    Bafta-winning actress, Julie Walters of Educating Rita, Mamma Mia! and Harry Potter fame, traces her roots back to County Mayo in western Ireland, where her great-grandfather, Anthony Clark was one of the first members of the Land League. The organisation was formed in 1879 and campaigned for more than 40 years for the rights of tenant farmers to own their own land.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 11 Episode 2 - Brian Blessed
    9.0/10(53 votes)

    #2 - Brian Blessed

    S11:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 11 Episode 3 - Tamzin Outhwaite
    8.0/10(46 votes)

    #3 - Tamzin Outhwaite

    S11:E3

    New Tricks star Tamzin Outhwaite has always been intrigued by her Italian ancestry. Although she remembers her grandfather Remo, she knows very little about his family. Tamzin's journey into her Italian past uncovers the rags-to-riches tale of her great-grandfather, Adelmo and takes her on an unexpected trip.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 11 Episode 4 - Brendan O'Carroll
    4.5/10(49 votes)

    #4 - Brendan O'Carroll

    S11:E4

    Brendan O'Carroll ditches his alter ego, Mrs Brown to turn detective, as he attempts to track down the men who murdered his grandfather at the height of the Irish War of Independence. Brendan never knew his grandfather, who was shot dead before he was born, and the only clues he has to go on are from a newspaper article of the time.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 11 Episode 5 - Sheridan Smith
    8.3/10(42 votes)

    #5 - Sheridan Smith

    S11:E5

    Actress Sheridan Smith has grown up surrounded by a musical family, singing with her country and western duo parents since she was a child. Sheridan is keen to know where her musical talent comes from and is soon hot on the trail of her great-great-grandfather Benjamin Doubleday. She's shocked to discover the dramatic fall in fortunes of this self-styled musical impresario and famous banjoist.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 11 Episode 6 - Mary Berry
    9.5/10(43 votes)

    #6 - Mary Berry

    S11:E6

    Bake Off star Mary Berry, still going strong at 79, believes she inherits her energy and drive from her father and sets off on a journey to find out more about his family. Along the way she discovers illegitimacy, bankruptcy, and even more astonishingly, a baker.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 11 Episode 7 - Martin Shaw
    8.9/10(43 votes)

    #7 - Martin Shaw

    S11:E7

    Actor Martin Shaw never knew his grandfather, Edwin Shaw, who walked out on his family when Martin's father was just a boy. Martin sets off to find out what happened to this elusive character with his only clue a photograph of Edwin as a young man. From a shotgun wedding to the Birmingham Blitz, Martin tries to sort fact from family fiction to discover who Edwin was.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 11 Episode 8 - Reggie Yates
    3.0/10(46 votes)

    #8 - Reggie Yates

    S11:E8

    Presenter and DJ Reggie Yates grew up knowing very little about his father's side of the family. Reggie sets out on the trail of his grandfather, Harry Philip Yates. His journey takes him to Ghana, where he unravels a complex family history where Ghanaian culture and British colonialism collide.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 11 Episode 9 - Billy Connolly
    9.0/10(57 votes)

    #9 - Billy Connolly

    S11:E9

    Scottish comedian and actor Billy Connolly has always considered himself Scottish through and through but as he travels to India in the footsteps of his army ancestors, he makes an extraordinary discovery. Not only was his great-great-great-grandfather present at a pivotal point in Indian history, through him Billy's connection to India runs deeper than he had ever imagined.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 11 Episode 10 - Twiggy
    8.6/10(43 votes)

    #10 - Twiggy

    S11:E10

    Twiggy grew up in London but her parents told her nothing at all about her family. She finds out about a history of strong women as well as a hint of crime.

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    Writer:Unknown

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Season 11 Ratings Summary

"Julie Walters" is the best rated episode of "Who Do You Think You Are?" season 11. It scored 8.5/10 based on 59 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/7/2014. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Brian Blessed".