Family History with DNA Detective, Professor Turi King

Enjoy an evening with world-leading geneticist Professor Turi King as she explains the power of DNA! And how dynamic new developments have completely revolutionized the way we catch criminals and find missing relatives.

During a fascinating two-hour show, Turi will also take you behind the scenes of hit BBC 2 series DNA Family Secrets. She’ll reveal the heart-warming, and sometimes heart-breaking, real-life stories she’s worked on – and how it affects everyone involved in the making of the show.

“Sometimes people have waited their entire life to hear the truth,” explains Turi, “which makes my scientific work deeply personal.”

Turi will also discuss the improbability of cracking one of the biggest forensic DNA cases in history – the discovery and identification of King Richard III.

And how you yourself can unlock the mysteries of your own past