Find My Family
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Find My Family is an Australian television documentary series airing on the Seven Network
, the first two seasons were narrated and presented by actor Jack Thompson
. From the 3rd season onwards it did not have a presenter, instead being narrated by Sarah McIntyre.
It is based on an original Dutch format created by public broadcaster KRO.
Find My Family reunites long-lost family members who have been separated for many reasons and circumstances. The absence of family members often leave gaping holes in people's identities. These reunions attempt to fill those gaps by reconnecting family members.
Host of seasons 1–2, Jack Thompson was adopted as a child and reunited with his father as an adult. He also traced his family's ancestry in an episode of the documentary series Who Do You Think You Are?
. There is also an American version airing on ABC
that began airing on 23 November 2009. The US version was produced by RDF USA.
Seven Network
The Seven Network is an Australian television network owned by Seven West Media Limited. It dates back to 4 November 1956, when the first stations on the VHF7 frequency were established in Melbourne and Sydney.It is currently the second largest network in the country in terms of population reach...
, the first two seasons were narrated and presented by actor Jack Thompson
Jack Thompson (actor)
Jack Thompson, AM is an Australian actor and one of the major figures of Australian cinema. He was educated at University of Queensland, before embarking on his acting career. In 2002, he was made an honorary member of the Australian Cinematographers Society...
. From the 3rd season onwards it did not have a presenter, instead being narrated by Sarah McIntyre.
It is based on an original Dutch format created by public broadcaster KRO.
Find My Family reunites long-lost family members who have been separated for many reasons and circumstances. The absence of family members often leave gaping holes in people's identities. These reunions attempt to fill those gaps by reconnecting family members.
Host of seasons 1–2, Jack Thompson was adopted as a child and reunited with his father as an adult. He also traced his family's ancestry in an episode of the documentary series Who Do You Think You Are?
Who Do You Think You Are? (Australian TV series)
Who Do You Think You Are? is an Australian television documentary series, based on the BBC series of the same name, airing on SBS One. SBS first aired six episodes of the BBC series in late 2007, followed by six Australian episodes beginning 13 January 2008, and then six more from the original BBC...
. There is also an American version airing on ABC
American Broadcasting Company
The American Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network. Created in 1943 from the former NBC Blue radio network, ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Company and is part of Disney-ABC Television Group. Its first broadcast on television was in 1948...
that began airing on 23 November 2009. The US version was produced by RDF USA.