Proud As A Peacock!

Athlete Jonnie Peacock on inheriting sporting prowess and determination from his remarkable relatives…

- Caren Clark

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Who Do You Think You Are?

MON / BBC1 / 9PM (TIMES VARY)

After losing his lower right leg to meningitis as a five-year-old, determination and undeniable talent have defined Jonnie Peacock’s life and career, leading him to become a gold medal-winning Paralympian.

So in this week’s Who Do You Think You Are?, the former Strictly star is thrilled to learn that he has equally strong-willed ancestors.

Here, in an exclusive interview, Jonnie, 25, tells TV Times about his intriguing discoveries…

Were you keen to do the show?

Yes. On my dad’s side I went to a ‘Peacock party’ and we had a big family tree, but that only went back about 70 years. So the chance to find out more was too good an opportunity to turn down.