Aisling Bea struggles with family's 'shameful' past in Who Do You Think You Are

Aisling Bea struggles with family's 'shameful' past in Who Do You Think You Are

Aisling Bea has been left visibly upset after learning about her family’s ‘shameful’ past on Who Do You Think You Are? (Picture: BBC) Aisling Bea revealed that she is ‘ashamed’ of her family history in tonight’s episode of Who Do You Think You Are? The comedian and actress took a journey through her great-grandfather’s history and discovered stories of female resilience in her family’s past. She also found moments of genuine connection in her fa…

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Aisling Bea Discovers Her Past On Who Do You Think You Are?

Aisling Bea is expecting a baby and wants to find out about previous generations before she gives birth to the next. In this week's Who Do You Think You Are? she discovers that her family history is shaped by some of the most significant moments in Irish history.  Tags:  aisling

"That is hard to hear" Aisling Bea feeling "a little bit shameful" after learning family history

On "Who Do You Think You Are?," Irish actress Aisling Bea was surprised to learn that her grandmother gained lots of land during the famine.

Aisling Bea feeling 'little bit shameful' after learning family history

Aisling Bea was left feeling ‘a little bit shameful’ after learning about her family history on Who Do You Think You Are? The Irish actress' episode of the BBC show is due to air on Tuesday and sees her learn more about her ancestor Martha Sheehy. Today's top videos While chatting with historian Dr Richard McMahon in Limerick, Aisling is surprise to learn that Martha gained lots of land during the famine. Aisling Bea, Who Do You Think You Are? …