








The Secret History of My Family, which aired on BBC Two in 2016, is a gripping British historical documentary series that finely knits together personal human stories and larger societal reflections. Structured as a four-part series, it traces the genealogies of four different families, delving into individual tales, secret archives, and lost traditions.
The documentary reveals Britain's socio-economic fabric, tracing the trajectory of the country from the Victorian times through the Edwardian era, to World War I and II, ending in contemporary Britain. By doing so, it vividly highlights the deep class divides, shifting moral perspectives, and persistent societal stigmatization that marked these periods.
In the series, the filmmakers dig through rich historical archives of old court records, workhouse ledgers, and census documents, unearthing fascinating stories about ordinary families. These families, previously lost to history, were once at the seams of society's moral judgments and class systems. It strategically uses genealogical research and modern technology tools to present a larger social history ridden with inequality and prejudice.
The first episode deals with the Gadbury sisters
The Secret History of My Family is a series that ran for 1 seasons (8 episodes) between March 10, 2016 and on BBC Two
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Genres
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CastDavid MorrisseyTom EnglandNatalie Martins
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Premiere DateMarch 10, 2016
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IMDB Rating7.0 (12)

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