Ruby Wax has been confirmed as one of the subjects in the forthcoming series of Who Do You Think You Are? Comedian and Citizen Khan actor Adil Ray's background will also be dissected.

The fourteenth series will also feature Charles Dance, Clare Balding, Emma Willis, Craig Revel Horwood, Noel Clarke, Lulu, Lisa Hammond and Fearne Cotton.

Tom McDonald, BBC Head of Commissioning, Natural History and Specialist Factual, said: “Following its recent BAFTA success, this new series of Who Do You Think You Are? promises fascinating revelations from some of the UK’s best-loved actors, performers and presenters. The series continues to be our most watched history series across the BBC - and I know viewers are in for a real treat."

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