Tom Gleeson, known for his comedic ruthlessness, faces a different kind of interrogation on Who Do You Think You Are? this Tuesday. Airing at 7:30 PM AEST on SBS, the episode follows Gleeson as he digs into his family history, hoping to unearth the ancestor who mysteriously changed the family name. What he finds instead is a rogue’s gallery of criminals—murderers, thieves, and ne’er-do-wells—that populates his family tree.
The series, now in its sixteenth season, continues its exploration of Australian identity through personal histories. Gleeson’s episode adds a colorful, if slightly felonious, chapter to that ongoing narrative. While convicts and killers take center stage, Gleeson also uncovers a formidable female figure in his lineage, adding a touch of grace to the otherwise gritty family portrait.
Gleeson’s journey across Australia connects his own story to the broader sweep of national history, grounding the comedian’s typically sharp-edged persona in something surprisingly heartfelt. For fans of genealogical deep dives and historical mysteries, the episode offers a fresh take on the family-history genre—with a healthy dose of Gleeson’s trademark wit thrown in for good measure.
Who Do You Think You Are? airs Tuesday, June 10th at 7:30 PM AEST on SBS.
