Episode
Who Do You Think You Are?: Ian McKellen
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- Who Do You Think You Are?
- Season
- Season 13
- Episode
- Episode 6
- Air date
- 2017-01-25
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
Ian McKellen is Episode 6 in Season 13 of Who Do You Think You Are?. It aired on 2017-01-25. The runtime is 60 min.
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