A Line of Duty star has discovered his links to Norfolk on ITV's celebrity ancestry show.

Adrian Dunbar appeared alongside co-star and long-time friend Neil Morrissey in DNA Journey.

The pair, who met 42 years ago at drama school, travelled across the UK and Ireland to learn more about their families. 

Eastern Daily Press: Adrian Dunbar and Neil Morrissey on ITV DNA JourneyAdrian Dunbar and Neil Morrissey on ITV DNA Journey (Image: ITV)

Dunbar received shocking DNA test results and discovered he had Norfolk ancestors.

He learnt that they made their money from illegal gambling.

Dunbar also heard about the heartbreaking struggles his grandmother faced.

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Morrissey, who went into care at the age of 10, discovered he came from a family of hellraisers and connected with his cousin in Castlecomer, a town in County Kilkenny in Ireland.

Others who have appeared on the show are Ant and Dec, Torvill and Dean and Martin and Roman Kemp.

The episode of DNA Journeys is on ITV on March 21 from 9pm.