Who Do You Think You Are? (2004)

S9E7 William Roache

William Roache has always known that his grandmother, Zillah Waddicor, operated a cafe at Alton Towers during the 1920s and 1930s, prior to its transformation into a theme park. As Bill delves deeper into Zillah's past, recalling her as a warm and gentle woman, he is surprised to learn that her cafe was much more than it seemed. Despite facing personal challenges, Zillah emerged as a pioneering entrepreneur. Additionally, Bill uncovers that his great-grandfather James was also a forward-thinking businessman, selling an intriguing variety of goods in late 19th century Blackpool.