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Ancestors in the Attic

Got any secrets in your family tree, skeletons in ye olde ancestral closet? Were your ancestors sinner or saints, royals or rogues? Now, with ANCESTORS IN THE ATTIC, you can dig up some dirt and dig into your family history.

Ancestors in the Attic | Television Series | 50 x 30

Hosted by Jeff Douglas, ANCESTORS IN THE ATTIC is an irreverent, fast-paced new series, which takes Canadians on a road trip across Canada and on a worldwide search for their ancestors.

Part personal drama, part CSI-like forensic investigation and part historical revelation, ANCESTORS IN THE ATTIC reveals to Canadians, in an intimate and dramatic way, not only their roots, but also the diverse stories that make up the history of our country.

Details

Program

50 x 30
Year: 2006 - 2009
High Definition

Broadcasters:
History Television

Awards

Nominated: Best Direction in a Documentary Series
Gemini Awards, 2010

Nominated: Best
Documentary Series
Gemini Awards, 2009

Nominated: Best
Documentary Series
CFTPA Indie Awards, 2008

Nominated: Best Direction in a Lifestyle/Practical Information Program or Series
Gemini Awards, 2008

Nominated: Best Host or Interviewer in a General/Human Interest or Talk Program or Series
Gemini Awards, 2008