Episode Details

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 explores his roots to uncover the truth behind family lore, including the rumour of a relative who was a one-legged Canadian "Mountie".

Guided by Ancestry’s senior genetic genealogist, Laura House, Alan’s family tree is pieced together using census records and military archives. The investigation uncovers the true story of his great uncle, Roger Peachey, separating the fact from the fiction about his remarkable life, and incredible bravery during the First World War. Don’t miss this intimate conversation as Alan finally discovers the war hero in his own family history.

Click here to read more about the whole series of Questions & Ancestors with Alex Jones at https://www.telegraph.co.uk/family/ancestry-podcast/

Questions & Ancestors with Alex Jones is brought to you by Ancestry and produced by Telegraph Media Group.

CREDITS 

Host: Alex Jones

Senior Genetic Genealogist at Ancestry: Laura House, MSc.

Telegraph Media Group

Executive producers: Tom Gadd, Andrea Paterson, Vanessa Woodgate

Creative director: Jonathan Clayton-Jones

Video producer: Ed Emsley

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Executive producers: Kellie Redmond, Geoff Jein

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