[Margaret Pilkington]

Yes, it is an interesting show, but I think that if you have the nous to realise that all the stuff portrayed has probably been researched by a group of very experienced researchers with access to all areas and documentation, that is IS a show, it puts it into perspective.
Those ordinary folk who try to research their ancestors do not have the luxury of all the resources that the TV researchers have.
That said, it is still a very interesting and thought provoking pursuit.
You have to be prepared to follow lines of enquiry which result in either disappointment or dead end...but just now and then you have a 'eureka' moment which makes it all worthwhile(or is that because I am just a beginner?).