From Screen Australia
From executive producer Josie Mason Campbell (This is Going to be Big) and Sophie Meyrick (Tony Armstrong’s Extraordinary Things), The Secret DNA of Us presents an eye-opening exploration of Australia through mass DNA testing. The Secret DNA of Us has received major production investment from SBS and is financed with support from Screen NSW.
This is the untold story of Australia told through cracking our collective DNA code. This first of-its-kind documentary series will uncover untold history, unknown ethnicity, and new connections through DNA testing entire towns.
4 x 52 mins
Eureka Production Pty Ltd
Update at SBS Upfronts
TX: 2025 on SBS and SBS On Demand Number of Episodes: 4 x 60 mins
Presented by Marc Fennell alongside experts Rae Johnson and Brad Argent, this unique and ambitious series will DNA test four Australian towns to discover the surprising history and hidden connections of our nation. The series will explore the changing identity of Australia through the lens of our genetic code and the secret history it uncovers. Each episode will expose not only the emotional, personal and familial discoveries of individuals, but also the genetic and historic connections that unite us.
This groundbreaking new series will be an exploration of multicultural Australia as never seen before.
The Secret DNA of Us is made by Eureka Productions for SBS. Major production investment from SBS and Screen Australia. Financed with support from Screen NSW.
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