DNA Trail
BBC Local RadioSharing personal stories of discovery and family identity.
Series 1: The Promise A young woman's deathbed promise to her father takes her on a remarkable journey from the south coast of England to the other side of the world to solve a family mystery.
Have you got a DNA related story you'd like to share? Tell us at DNATrail@bbc.co.uk.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 9 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Categories | Personal JournalsSociety & Culture | ||||
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Laura decides to challenge the New Zealand government when she’s denied citizenship due to her dad being born out of ‘wedlock’. She petitions for a change in the law in recognition of her father’s heritage and her own.
In te reo Māori - the indigen... more
Jayne and Laura reflect on the remarkable similarities and coincidences they’ve uncovered.
They explore the circumstances which led everyone down the wrong path for so many years.
When Coronavirus lockdown hits, Laura asks the New Zealand governm... more
Laura and Jayne meet Billy’s half-sister at the Sky Tower in Auckland and learn more about Billy’s dad.
Through Ancestry DNA they finally get clarification about the mystery man’s identity when Laura shows her new found aunty the cut-out photo of M... more
In her pyjamas and fluffy cat slippers Laura represents herself remotely in the Palmerston North Family Court in New Zealand. The judge remarks that this is a 'more than unusual' case when Laura asks for a paternity test between two deceased people u... more
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- Wonderful!
Such a moving story of love, identity and belonging. We are lucky to have you as one of us now.
Apple Podcasts5TheGoldenLion
New Zealand5 months ago - Shocking entitlement!
A tale of mind boggling entitlement, hubris and lack of self awareness. I feel sorry for the poor family they hounded due to their lack of proper research. And I found the cultural appropriation at the end an uncomfortable listen. I did quite enjoy the unfolding of the truth, but this could have been told in one episode, no need to pad it out so much.
Apple Podcasts2AmBec78
United Kingdom5 months ago - Very thin
A thin story with far too much padding and repetition — this should really just have been a one-off documentary, if that.
It’s also beyond me why they’re all so obsessed with tracking down a man who was little more than a sperm donor and who had no interest in his biological son. We have a similar story in my family, but my grandfather sensibly always felt he had no interest in tracing his biological ‘father’ as he rightly considered the man who brought him up and loved him to be his father, ... more
Apple Podcasts1RadionoushUnited Kingdom6 months ago - Sooooo good
Loved this. Great storytelling and lovely heartwarming relationships.
Apple Podcasts5ItsmeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeUnited Kingdom6 months ago - Amazing
I was completely hooked on this Podcast and the tenacity of Laura. You cannot believe the amount of sliding doors that this life throws at you. I thought it was just superb. Well done Laura.
Apple Podcasts5SMJ64United Kingdom6 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #84 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #216 |  Australia/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #63 | New Zealand/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #87 |  South Africa/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #97 |  Netherlands/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #134 |  Austria/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
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This podcast focuses on personal narratives surrounding discovery, family identity, and the profound impact of genetic connections. Through emotional storytelling, episodes recount the host's journey to uncover familial ties and the complexities of identity influenced by DNA testing. Noteworthy episodes feature explorations of heritage, citizenship struggles, and the impact of historical family secrets, providing listeners with both heartfelt and thought-provoking content. The podcast uniquely blends individual stories with broader cultural themes, illustrating the intricate interplay between genetics and personal history, making it a compelling listen for those interested in family dynamics and ancestry.
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