DNA Trail

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Sharing 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.

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8. Land of the Long White Cloud

Laura decides to challenge the New Zealand government when she’s denied citizenship due to... more

09 Apr 2025

23 MINS

23:26

09 Apr 2025

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7. A Butterfly’s Wing

Jayne and Laura reflect on the remarkable similarities and coincidences they’ve uncovered.... more

02 Apr 2025

20 MINS

20:41

02 Apr 2025

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6. The Real Deal

Laura and Jayne meet Billy’s half-sister at the Sky Tower in Auckland and learn more about... more

27 Mar 2025

23 MINS

23:32

27 Mar 2025

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5. More Than Unusual

In her pyjamas and fluffy cat slippers Laura represents herself remotely in the Palmerston... more

20 Mar 2025

26 MINS

26:33

20 Mar 2025

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4. See You in Court

Laura and Jayne take the unusual step of getting Billy’s DNA via his lung cancer biopsy. T... more

13 Mar 2025

26 MINS

26:10

13 Mar 2025

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3. Feathers Ruffled

Laura and Jayne travel to New Zealand to meet Billy’s half-siblings but they aren’t allowe... more

03 Mar 2025

19 MINS

19:52

03 Mar 2025

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2. Pack Up Your Troubles

Laura and her mum Jayne take a nostalgic trip to Brighton to visit important places from B... more

27 Feb 2025

20 MINS

20:49

27 Feb 2025

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1. The Mystery Man

Billy from Brighton is in his 30s when he’s told by his mum Madeleine that the man who bro... more

20 Feb 2025

24 MINS

24:19

20 Feb 2025

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Introducing... The Promise

Laura Ancell's deathbed promise to her father takes her on a remarkable journey from the s... more

13 Feb 2025

03 MINS

03:02

13 Feb 2025

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