DNA Trail Podcast
A young woman's deathbed promise to her father takes her on a remarkable journey from the south coast of England to the other side of the world to solve a family mystery.
Sharing personal stories of discovery and family identity.
Series 1: The Promise
A young woman's deathbed promise to her father takes her on a remarkable journey from the south coast of England to the other side of the world to solve a family mystery.
Have you got a DNA related story you'd like to share? Tell us at DNATrail@bbc.co.uk.
Episodes to download
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8. Land of the Long White Cloud—The Promise
Thu 20 Feb 2025
Laura embarks on a quest to change New Zealand citizenship law.
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7. A Butterfly鈥檚 Wing—The Promise
Thu 20 Feb 2025
Laura feels rejected by an outdated law so she takes on the New Zealand government.
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6. The Real Deal—The Promise
Thu 20 Feb 2025
Laura and Jayne meet Billy鈥檚 biological family and find the mystery man鈥檚 identity.
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5. More Than Unusual—The Promise
Thu 20 Feb 2025
Laura and Jayne question everything that they think they know after DNA results are in.
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4. See You in Court—The Promise
Thu 20 Feb 2025
Laura is forced to go to court after she's denied a DNA test to test Billy's parentage.
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3. Feathers Ruffled—The Promise
Thu 20 Feb 2025
A trip to New Zealand creates unbreakable bonds. Laura returns to a shock in the UK.
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2. Pack Up Your Troubles—The Promise
Thu 20 Feb 2025
Laura and her mum Jayne explore World War Two Brighton and reach out to long-lost family.
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1. The Mystery Man—The Promise
Thu 20 Feb 2025
A death-bed promise to solve a family mystery takes a daughter on a remarkable journey.
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Introducing... The Promise—The Promise
Thu 13 Feb 2025
A death-bed promise to solve a family mystery takes a daughter on a remarkable journey.
