That's Life!

Name: That's Life!
Genre: Documentary, Comedy, Family, News
Released: 1973-05-26
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Esther Rantzen, Cyril Fletcher, Chris Serle, Richard Stilgoe, George Layton

ENDED21 Seasons421 Episodes★ 7.5

That's Life! is a documentary and comedy series on BBC One that ran from 1973 to 1994, ending after 21 seasons and 421 episodes.

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NetworkBBC One

First AiredMay 26, 1973

Last AiredJun 11, 1994

GenreDocumentary, Comedy, Family, News

Runtime60 min

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited Kingdom

ProductionBBC

A magazine-style television series on BBC1 which was broadcast from May 1973 to June 1994, presented by Esther Rantzen, with various changes of co-presenters. The show presented hard-hitting investigations alongside satire and occasional light entertainment.

Cast

Esther Rantzen

Cyril Fletcher

Chris Serle

Richard Stilgoe

George Layton

Seasons & Episodes21 seasons · 421 episodes

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E1Episode 1

Jan 8, 1994

In a special report to mark the beginning of its 21st series, That's Life! examines the causes of fire in the home and offers advice on devising an escape plan. With Esther Rantzen, Gavin Campbell and Adrian Mills.

E2Episode 2

Jan 15, 1994

Including the launch of a campaign to make Britain a more welcoming place for parents with young children. Kevin Devine goes under cover to expose the tricks of the conman's trade, and a new character called Killjoy steps onto the scene.

E3Episode 3

Jan 22, 1994

E4Episode 4

Jan 29, 1994

With special guest Wendy Richard.

E5Episode 5

Feb 5, 1994

E6Episode 6

Feb 12, 1994

E7Episode 7

Feb 19, 1994

With special guest June Whitfield.

E8Episode 8

Feb 26, 1994

With special guest EastEnders star Wendy Richard.

E9Episode 9

Mar 5, 1994

This week's programme launches a major BBC campaign to stamp out school bullying. With Esther Rantzen and the team and special guest impressionist Janet Brown.

E10

E10Episode 10

Mar 12, 1994

Special guest June Whitfield, who presents viewers' news cuttings and gives her own comments on the week's news.

E11

E11Episode 11

Mar 19, 1994

Guest Barry Cryer presents viewers' news cuttings and his own comments on the week's news.

E12

E12Episode 12

Mar 26, 1994

Special guest, impressionist Janet Brown who presents viewers' news cuttings and gives her own comments on the week's news.

E13

E13Episode 13

Apr 9, 1994

Special guest, comedienne Kate Robbins who presents viewers' news cuttings.

E14

E14Episode 14

Apr 16, 1994

Tonight's show includes an awards ceremony to applaud Britain's most parent-friendly places, with guest celebrities including Nanette Newman and Loyd Grossman. Plus the Dirty Nappy Award for the least friendly organisation.

E15

E15Episode 15

Apr 23, 1994

Special guest comedienne Kate Robbins, who presents viewers' news cuttings and gives her own comments on the week's news.

E16

E16Episode 16

May 7, 1994

Tonight's programme includes a special report by Howard Leader on the recent project to redecorate the Komso Children's Hospital in St Petersburg. Special guest June Whitfield.

E17

E17Episode 17

May 14, 1994

With Janet Brown.

E18

E18Episode 18

May 21, 1994

Special guest June Whitfield.

E19

E19Episode 19

May 28, 1994

E20

E20Episode 20

Jun 4, 1994

E21

E21Episode 21

Jun 11, 1994

Last in the series of hard-hitting investigations and real-life humour from Esther Rantzen and the team, plus special guest June Whitfield.

About That's Life!

That's Life! is a documentary, comedy, family, news series on BBC One. The show first aired on May 26, 1973 and currently has 21 seasons and 421 episodes. That's Life! has ended. It has a rating of 7.5/10 based on 2 votes. The cast includes Esther Rantzen, Cyril Fletcher, Chris Serle, Richard Stilgoe, George Layton.