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BBC Radio 4
The Gift
Without us realising, an enormous DNA database has been created online. It holds the secrets of your true identity and promises to reveal untold family connections. But what happens when online ancestry tests reveal more than you had bargained for?Across two series, Jenny Kleeman meets the men and women whose lives changed forever after they opened a box that contained a DNA test. Exposing scandals, upending identities, solving mysteries and delivering life-changing news - Jenny investigates what happens when genealogy, technology and identity collide.
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4.8 stars from 209 ratings
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“Brilliant podcast and intriguing interviews with people who want to find out about their heritage.”
aqkeo via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/11/24
Fascinating
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“This is a fascinating topic. I particularly like the way that the various implications have been explored in each separate episode. Thanks to all the people who shared their stories so that we can better understand.”
pippipops via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/10/24
Amazing Pod
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“I absolutely love this podcast. The host is amazing and interviews with such compassion and understanding. Great journalism!”
gr8alice via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/04/24
Recent Episodes
The donor conceived people turning to at-home DNA tests for answers.
It’s the perfect gift for the person who already has everything. It promises to tell you who you really are, and how you’re connected to the world. A present that will reveal your genetic past – but could also disrupt your...
Published 11/04/24
Published 11/04/24
When testing your DNA becomes an obsession.
It’s the perfect gift for the person who already has everything. It promises to tell you who you really are, and how you’re connected to the world. A present that will reveal your genetic past – but could also disrupt your future.
In the first series of...
Published 11/04/24
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