Listly by Aoife O Connor
A list of Who Do You Think You Are episodes which feature a criminal ancestor
Gary Linker discovers criminal ancestor and visits Leicester prison.
In this episode recap, actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson is bitterly disappointed to learn his great-grandfather was a hustler.
Twiggy discovers family moving between the workhouse and prison
Actress Cynthia Nixon processes shock, grief, then pride as she learns of her ancestor's surprising role in prison reform.
Delta Goodrem discovers her great-grandfather's story was not the one passed down to the family.
Martin Shen discovers his ancestor was held in Kilmainham Gaol during Ireland's revolutionary period.
Rebecca Gibney discovers that her 3X Great Grandfather turned to crime after family tragedy.
Amanda Keller loves the idea of a convict connection.
Trisha Yearwood discovers and 18th Century ancestor who was transported to the USA for poaching.