Laura and Jayne meet Billy’s half-sister at the Sky Tower in Auckland and learn more about Billy’s dad. Through Ancestry DNA they finally get clarification about the mystery man’s identity when Laura shows her new found aunty the cut-out photo of Madeleine sat on Brighton Beach. A small twist in a name reveals why Billy navigated off course for so many years.

Laura and Jayne meet Billy’s half-sister at the Sky Tower in Auckland and learn more about Billy’s dad. Through Ancestry DNA they finally get clarification about the mystery man’s identity when Laura shows her new found aunty the cut-out photo of Madeleine sat on Brighton Beach. A small twist in a name reveals why Billy navigated off course for so many years.

6. The Real Deal

Sharing personal stories of discovery and family identity. Series 1: The Promise
A young woman's deathbed promise to her father takes her on a remarkable journey from the south coast of England to the other side of the world to solve a family mystery.Have you got a DNA related story you'd like to share? Tell us at <a href="mailto:DNATrail@bbc.co.uk">DNATrail@bbc.co.uk</a>.

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Sharing personal stories of discovery and family identity. Series 1: The Promise A young woman's deathbed promise to her father takes her on a remarkable journey from the south coast of England to the other side of the world to solve a family mystery. Have you got a DNA related story you'd like to share? Tell us at DNATrail@bbc.co.uk.

Sharing personal stories of discovery and family identity. Series 1: The Promise
A young woman's deathbed promise to her father takes her on a remarkable journey from the south coast of England to the other side of the world to solve a family mystery.Have you got a DNA related story you'd like to share? Tell us at <a href="mailto:DNATrail@bbc.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer">DNATrail@bbc.co.uk</a>.

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