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Questions & Ancestors with Alex Jones

Telegraph Media Group
Ancestry
Family History
Victoria Pendleton
Adoption
Genealogy
Trevor Bannister
First World War
Celebrity Genealogy
DNA
UK Celebrities
Scotland
Telegraph Media Group
May (rebecca Tilley Fletcher Johnson Story)
Llanelli
Cheltenham
Ireland

Have you ever wondered about your family history and where your story really starts?

Join British TV presenter Alex Jones as she sits down with well-known celebrities including broadcaster and writer Clive Anderson, comedian Sally Phillips, actor Alan Davies, double Olympic champion Victoria Pendleton, actor Adrian Lester and sports reporter Hayley McQueen. They’ll be joined by Laura House, Ancest... more

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In the final episode of Questions & Ancestors, host Alex Jones sits down with actor and comedian Alan Davies to delve into his family history. From the challenges of his early childhood to his curiosity about the origin of the "Davies" name, Alan exp... more

In the latest episode of Questions & Ancestors, host Alex Jones sits down with renowned sports broadcaster Hayley McQueen to delve into her family roots and dig into her Celtic heritage. From a family of footballers, including her father, legendary S... more

In the latest episode of Questions & Ancestors host Alex Jones sits down with multi-award-winning actor and director Adrian Lester to explore his Caribbean heritage and family links to Jamaica. Adrian shares his motivation to find out where his famil... more

Famous faces discover their roots with Questions and Ancestors from Ancestry! In this episode, host Alex Jones is joined by double Olympic gold medalist Victoria Pendleton and senior genetic genealogist Laura House, to uncover the secrets hidden with... more

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Recent Guests

Laura House
Senior Genetic Genealogist at Ancestry
Ancestry
Episode: Alan Davies uncovers a war hero in his family’s past
Hayley McQueen
Award-winning producer and sports broadcaster
Sky Sports News, Scottish football broadcasting
Episode: Hayley McQueen uncovers a pivotal decision in her family of footballers past
Clive Anderson
Award-winning comedian, broadcaster, writer and former barrister
Self/Clive Anderson
Episode: Clive Anderson discovers a surprising story about his family tree
Alan Davies
Actor and director
Episode: Introducing... Questions & Ancestors with Alex Jones
Sally Phillips
Comedian
Episode: Introducing... Questions & Ancestors with Alex Jones
Adrian Lester
Actor and director
Episode: Introducing... Questions & Ancestors with Alex Jones
Victoria Pendleton
Olympic gold medalist
Episode: Introducing... Questions & Ancestors with Alex Jones

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Alex Jones
Host of the show, frequently collaborating with Ancestry and Telegraph Media Group

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#73
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#79
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Alan Davies uncovers a war hero in his family’s past
Q: So Edward Davies is a Welsh connection on your great-great-great grandparents?
Yes, there is Welsh ancestry on that line, confirmed by the 1861 census showing Edward Davies born in South Wales and Catherine also Welsh, which makes Alan's surname clearly Welsh.
Hayley McQueen uncovers a pivotal decision in her family of footballers past
Q: Before we find out about your ancestry, can you tell us about your family's football legacy?
Laura outlines the dynastic football presence (father and grandfather) and explains how the family's soccer pedigree shapes personal identity and public perception, while setting up the broader genealogical journey.
Victoria Pendleton: the Olympic hero discovers resilience deep in her family history
Q: How do you think learning about Trevor Bannister changes your view of your own path?
The story of Trevor's perseverance, reclaiming his maternal identity, and his later life helping others resonates with Victoria, offering a concrete example of resilience shaping purpose.
Victoria Pendleton: the Olympic hero discovers resilience deep in her family history
Q: What was most surprising about the DNA and ancestral journey for you?
She is struck by how Midlands roots and an almost entirely English regional composition still connect to bold, boundary-pushing traits like drive and ambition.
Victoria Pendleton: the Olympic hero discovers resilience deep in her family history
Q: What do you know at the start about your family history and are there any myths you've heard?
Victoria shares that her family myths are mostly lighthearted and centered on the Pendleton name, with no dramatic legends—yet the investigation reveals a compelling tale of resilience.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Questions & Ancestors

What is Questions & Ancestors about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A celebrity-focused series that blends intimate storytelling with genealogical detective work, guided by a presenter and an ancestry expert. Each episode centers on a well-known guest as they uncover surprising family histories through archival records, DNA insights, and personal memories, often revealing resilience, cultural roots, and connections to sports, entertainment, or public life. A standout facet is the collaborative format with Ancestry and a prominent media partner, which helps bring archival documents and DNA results to life through artifact-driven storytelling and emotional, real-world discoveries. Listeners who enjoy personal history, dramatic family narratives, and practical genealogy tips are likely to find this show partic... more

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6. Adrian Lester
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