ITV's genealogy docuseries DNA Journey has snapped up faces from Line of Duty, Downton Abbey and Strictly Come Dancing.

Returning for its fifth outing later this year, the format ties together various celebrity pairs as they set off on a quest to explore their often surprising roots while uncovering secrets in a life-changing voyage of discovery.

This time we have Downton Abbey's Hugh Bonneville, comedians John Bishop and Johnny Vegas, Line of Duty duo Adrian Dunbar and Neil Morrissey, TV presenter Alex Brooker, and Strictly sisters Oti and Motsi Mabuse doing the digging.

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ITV's head of entertainment commissioning, Katie Rawcliffe, said in a statement: "DNA Journey delves deep into the celebrity's family history and has unearthed some astonishing revelations over the last few years.

"It's great to see these famous faces sharing their journey with each other and we've got another great line-up with some more fascinating surprises."

Mitre Studios' creative consultant Jim Allen went on to comment: "We're delighted at the continued success of DNA Journey, each series offers a unique insight into some of the nation's favourite celebrities and their very personal stories and this series contains some truly memorable moments and magical reveals."

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Related: Coronation Street co-stars discover long-lost connection on DNA Journey

Previous participants of DNA Journey include I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here hosts Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly, cricket legend Freddie Flintoff, The Chase quizzers Anne Hegerty and Shaun Wallace, Gavin & Stacey's Alison Steadman and Larry Lamb, and Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden.

Will there be any bent coppers hiding within Dunbar's family tree?

DNA Journey returns to ITV and streaming service ITVX later this year.

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