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Sir Ian McKellen

Who Do You Think You Are?Series 13
Episode 6 of 10

As the 'last of the McKellens', actor and civil rights champion Sir Ian McKellen admits to a degree of melancholy as he delves into his family history.

As the 'last of the McKellens', Sir Ian admits to a degree of melancholy as he delves into his family history. But the results pay off richly for one of Britain's greatest actors and civil rights champions. Ian's journey uncovers a theatrical ancestor, a Victorian political activist and a link to an ancient druidical landmark in the Lake District.

59 minutes

Last on

Mon 13 Sep 202116:15
BBC Two

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  • Teufelskicker

    34 - Freundschaft In Gefahr (02. Das Hammer-Los)

Credits

ParticipantIan McKellen
DirectorLeo Burley
Series ProducerSarah Feltes
Production CompanyWall to Wall Media

Broadcasts

  • Wed 25 Jan 201720:00
    BBC One
  • Wed 1 Feb 201700:05
    BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland, Scotland HD, Wales & 1 more
  • Wed 1 Feb 201700:30
    BBC One Northern Ireland HD, Wales HD, Northern Ireland & Wales only
  • Wed 1 Feb 201701:05
    BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only
  • Tue 7 Feb 201702:10
    BBC Two
  • Mon 18 Sep 201714:45
    BBC Two
  • Mon 11 Mar 201914:45
    BBC Two except Scotland & BBC Scotland
  • Mon 13 Sep 202116:15
    BBC Two except Scotland

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