Who Do You Think You Are?
Adeel Akhtar
Season 23 Episode 6 of 8
Award-winning actor Adeel Akhtar traces his maternal Indian Kenyan ancestry from Gujarat to Mombasa and Nairobi. He uncovers his family's pioneering role in Kenya, their fight against colonial discrimination, Ismaili heritage, and a surprising ancestor, deepening his connection to both his Indian and African roots
Who Do You Think You Are? airs on BBC One London at 12:00 AM, Monday 27 July. (Subtitles, repeat, audio description.)
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Education ➝ Science ➝ Factual Topics
Family and Friends
History
Adeel Akhtar
Presenter
Angela Griffin
Narrator
Lucy Swingler
Series Producer