Shirley Ballas
Shirley Ballas investigates a family story that her maternal great-grandmother abandoned her husband and children for a more exciting life in America.
Strictly Come Dancing's head judge Shirley Ballas investigates a family story that her maternal great-grandmother abandoned her husband and children for a more exciting life in America. What Shirley discovers casts her great-grandmother in a completely new light.
On her father's side, Shirley pursues a rumour that she has black ancestors - a trail which leads her to colonial Cape Town and the era of slave trafficking to South Africa via the Indian Ocean.
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Shirley learns of her South African roots
Duration: 02:23
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Shirley's muslim ancestor
Duration: 02:06
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Participant | Shirley Ballas |
| Series Producer | Sarah Feltes |
| Director | Paul Tilzey |
| Executive Producer | Colette Flight |
| Production Company | Wall to Wall Media |
Broadcasts
Mon 30 Jul 2018 21:00- Wed 1 Aug 2018 23:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
- Thu 2 Aug 2018 00:10Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
- Fri 10 Aug 2018 00:45
- Thu 1 Sep 2022 16:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Scotland
- Fri 15 Sep 2023 16:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Scotland
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