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Season 9 • Episode 8 • Patti Newton
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Who Do You Think You Are? Season 9, Episode 8: Patti Newton
Patti Newton is one of Australia’s most recognisable faces. She’s been performing since the age of four and has always wondered where her love of performing has come from. These days Patti’s greatest joy in life is her four grandchildren. However, she knows very little regarding her paternal grandmother and is determined to find out why she was never spoken of. Watch Who Do You Think You Are? Season 9, Episode 8 Patti Newton in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Who Do You Think You Are? Season 9, Episode 8 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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Patti Newton
Patti Newton is one of Australia’s most recognisable faces. She’s been performing since the age of four and has always wondered where her love of performing has come from. These days Patti’s greatest joy in life is her four grandchildren. However, she knows very little regarding her paternal grandmother and is determined to find out why she was never spoken of.
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