As the 22nd series of the TV show Who Do You Think You Are? is broadcasting across the nation, family history website Findmypast is offering people the chance to win a free subscription to its service.

Findmypast is giving away two family history packages to help people learn more about their ancestors.

The packages include a 12-month subscription, which is worth £199.99, and a one-on-one consultation with the website's professional genealogist, Jen Baldwin.

The subscription gives people unlimited access to billions of records, including all British censuses, historical newspapers and military records.

The consultation will help the winners get started on building their family tree.

Recently, interest in genealogy is on the rise, with more people wanting to learn about their ancestry. However, research by Findmypast has found that just 10 per cent of Brits know any general information about their family history beyond their grandparents' generation. Nearly half have never even seen a photo of them.

The research also found that around a third of people have already started researching their family history, but nearly half say it is difficult to start.

Jen Baldwin, professional genealogist at Findmypast, said: "Genealogy TV shows remind us just how compelling our history can be. Just like the celebrities on screen, it’s easier than ever to have your own genealogy reveal.

"With sites like Findmypast, you can delve deeper into millions of online records to build a detailed picture of your ancestors’ lives.

"We’re giving two lucky winners a personal boost, helping them to get started and have their own family history ‘wow’ moment with our one-off competition – make sure to enter now."

To enter the giveaway, people need to register an account on the Findmypast website at findmypast.co.uk before 11.59pm on Friday, June 20.

Existing customers can enter by visiting the Findmypast Family History Forum. Terms and conditions apply.

Findmypast's collection includes billions of historical records dating back to the reign of Henry VIII, as well as more than 90 million newspaper pages stretching right up to the modern day.

The website also has guides and a Facebook community to help people get started with their family tree and delve deeper into their research.