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
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Participant | Shirley Ballas |
| Series Producer | Sarah Feltes |
| Director | Paul Tilzey |
| Executive Producer | Colette Flight |
| Production Company | Wall to Wall Media |
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