That's Life!

That's Life!

Ended First aired 26/May/1973 United Kingdom English 22 season(s) 446 episode(s)
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.

Episode Time in Your Timezone

See when new episodes air in your local time.

Improve air time

Air Time

Source: Europe/London · Your timezone: America/New_York

When does the episode air in United States?

The local release time is not available yet because this show has no schedule time.


Notice: Schedule time is not available yet.
Improve release time Schedule day · Air time · Original timezone

Add or correct the official timezone, weekly air day, and air time only when you know the real source schedule. EpisodeTime uses this to convert episodes into every visitor’s local time.

Add release time

Show Insights

See how viewers feel about this show before you start watching.

TimeScore 33% Skip It
Binge Meter 48% Slow Burn
Episode Pulse Quiet 40% activity score
Drop Rate 0% Very Low

Scores are based on audience votes, watchlist activity, episode progress, and viewer behavior on EpisodeTime.

Seasons & Episodes

Browse episodes by season.

Season 21 · Season 21
21 episode(s) · Air date: 08/Jan/1994
Improve Season
Season Overview

--

S21E21
Episode 21
Air date: 11/Jun/1994 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 40 min
Summary

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

Summary

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

S21E16
Episode 16
Air date: 07/May/1994 · Time: 21:45 · Runtime: 40 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S21E14
Episode 14
Air date: 16/Apr/1994 · Time: 21:20 · Runtime: 40 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S21E9
Episode 9
Air date: 05/Mar/1994 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 40 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S21E2
Episode 2
Air date: 15/Jan/1994 · Time: 21:20 · Runtime: 40 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S21E1
Episode 1
Air date: 08/Jan/1994 · Time: 21:35 · Runtime: 40 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

Season 20 · Season 20
20 episode(s) · Air date: 23/Jan/1993
Improve Season
Season Overview

--

S20E20
Episode 20
Air date: 03/Jul/1993 · Time: 21:15 · Runtime: 40 min
Summary

The last in the current series from Esther Rantzen and the team includes updates on stories covered in earlier programmes. And in a special surprise visit, Esther drops in on former That's Life! regular Cyril Fletcher to celebrate his 80th birthday.

Summary

The last in the current series from Esther Rantzen and the team includes updates on stories covered in earlier programmes. And in a special surprise visit, Esther drops in on former That's Life! regular Cyril Fletcher to celebrate his 80th birthday.

S20E19
Episode 19
Air date: 26/Jun/1993 · Time: 21:15 · Runtime: 40 min
Summary

Tonight, Howard Leader returns to the Komso Children's Hospital in Russia with gifts that have been donated by viewers of the programme.

Summary

Tonight, Howard Leader returns to the Komso Children's Hospital in Russia with gifts that have been donated by viewers of the programme.

S20E16
Episode 16
Air date: 05/Jun/1993 · Time: 22:10 · Runtime: 40 min
Summary

Last year, singer Allison Jordan beat 2,000 other hopefuls to win the programme's 'Search for a Star'. Tonight, after an exciting year, the 19-year-old returns to the studio to sing her new release, Heart and Soul.

Summary

Last year, singer Allison Jordan beat 2,000 other hopefuls to win the programme's 'Search for a Star'. Tonight, after an exciting year, the 19-year-old returns to the studio to sing her new release, Heart and Soul.

S20E9
Episode 9
Air date: 20/Mar/1993 · Time: 21:35 · Runtime: 40 min
Summary

Every year thousands of lives are saved because someone knows what to do quickly and confidently in a crisis. Sadly, many lives are also lost through ignorance of the same procedures. At the Hillsborough disaster, Trevor Hicks had to stand by helplessly while both his daughters stopped breathing and he did not know what to do. In a special programme Esther Rantzen and the team join forces with St John Ambulance to help viewers learn how to give the 'Breath of Life'.

Summary

Every year thousands of lives are saved because someone knows what to do quickly and confidently in a crisis. Sadly, many lives are also lost through ignorance of the same procedures. At the Hillsborough disaster, Trevor Hicks had to stand by helplessly while both his daughters stopped breathing and he did not know what to do. In a special programme Esther Rantzen and the team join forces with St John Ambulance to help viewers learn how to give the 'Breath of Life'.

S20E1
Episode 1
Air date: 23/Jan/1993 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 40 min
Summary

In a bid to discover the most talented town in Britain, Esther has scoured the country filming spoon players, male strippers and singing dogs. Viewers will make the final choice. There is also the premiere of Tom Jones's latest video - All You Need Is Love - the song he and Dave Stewart recorded to raise money for the charity ChildLine.

Summary

In a bid to discover the most talented town in Britain, Esther has scoured the country filming spoon players, male strippers and singing dogs. Viewers will make the final choice. There is also the premiere of Tom Jones's latest video - All You Need Is Love - the song he and Dave Stewart recorded to raise money for the charity ChildLine.

Season 19 · Season 19
22 episode(s) · Air date: 11/Jan/1992
Improve Season
Season Overview

--

S19E22
Episode 22
Air date: 11/Jul/1992 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 40 min
Summary

Esther Rantzen and the team - Gavin Campbell, Howard Leader, Kevin Devine and Doc Cox - with more investigations and an update of stories and campaigns covered this year. And there are hidden cameras in Woburn Abbey to 'Get Britain Singing'.

Summary

Esther Rantzen and the team - Gavin Campbell, Howard Leader, Kevin Devine and Doc Cox - with more investigations and an update of stories and campaigns covered this year. And there are hidden cameras in Woburn Abbey to 'Get Britain Singing'.

S19E13
Episode 13
Air date: 25/Apr/1992 · Time: 22:20 · Runtime: 40 min
Summary

Tonight, the new single by Allison Jordan, winner of the show's recent Search for Star competition, gets its first performance on television.

Summary

Tonight, the new single by Allison Jordan, winner of the show's recent Search for Star competition, gets its first performance on television.

S19E11
Episode 11
Air date: 21/Mar/1992 · Time: 22:20 · Runtime: 40 min
Summary

Over 2,000 hopefuls took part in That's Life's search-for-a-star audition. Tonight the final nine acts display their vocal talent in a medley of Beatles' songs. The winner will be decided by viewers' telephone votes and announced in next week's show.

Summary

Over 2,000 hopefuls took part in That's Life's search-for-a-star audition. Tonight the final nine acts display their vocal talent in a medley of Beatles' songs. The winner will be decided by viewers' telephone votes and announced in next week's show.

S19E10
Episode 10
Air date: 14/Mar/1992 · Time: 22:20 · Runtime: 40 min
Summary

Britain's search for a new singing star continues with Sara Hawkins, 20, from King's Langley, Hertfordshire, singing her version of Misty.

Summary

Britain's search for a new singing star continues with Sara Hawkins, 20, from King's Langley, Hertfordshire, singing her version of Misty.

S19E2
Episode 2
Air date: 18/Jan/1992 · Time: 21:10 · Runtime: 40 min
Summary

More real-life humour, hard-hitting investigations and light-hearted reports from Esther Rantzen and her dedicated team, Gavin Campbell, Howard Leader and Kevin Devine. Meanwhile, Britain's biggest search for a new singing star continues.

Summary

More real-life humour, hard-hitting investigations and light-hearted reports from Esther Rantzen and her dedicated team, Gavin Campbell, Howard Leader and Kevin Devine. Meanwhile, Britain's biggest search for a new singing star continues.

S19E1
Episode 1
Air date: 11/Jan/1992 · Time: 21:10 · Runtime: 40 min
Summary

A mixture of hard-hitting investigations and real life humour. In the first programme, Esther Rantzen launches Britain's biggest search for a new singing star. Eleven years ago, she discovered Sheena Easton and helped launch her successful career. Also in the studio are Gavin Campbell, Howard Leader and Kevin Devine - and the intrepid Doc Cox is touring the country taking revenge on some maddening machines.

Summary

A mixture of hard-hitting investigations and real life humour. In the first programme, Esther Rantzen launches Britain's biggest search for a new singing star. Eleven years ago, she discovered Sheena Easton and helped launch her successful career. Also in the studio are Gavin Campbell, Howard Leader and Kevin Devine - and the intrepid Doc Cox is touring the country taking revenge on some maddening machines.

Season 18 · Season 18
20 episode(s) · Air date: 20/Jan/1991
Improve Season
Season Overview

--

S18E5
Episode 5
Air date: 17/Feb/1991 · Time: 21:05 · Runtime: 40 min
Summary

Esther Rantzen introduces another new face auditioning tonight to join Gavin Campbell and Howard Leader. With Scott Sherrin and Doc Cox.

Summary

Esther Rantzen introduces another new face auditioning tonight to join Gavin Campbell and Howard Leader. With Scott Sherrin and Doc Cox.

S18E2
Episode 2
Air date: 27/Jan/1991 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 40 min
Summary

After launching Britain's biggest talent search, Esther Rantzen introduces the first of the new faces auditioning tonight to join Gavin Campbell and Howard Leader on the That's Life! team. And Scott Sherrin and Doc Cox present your choice of misprints.

Summary

After launching Britain's biggest talent search, Esther Rantzen introduces the first of the new faces auditioning tonight to join Gavin Campbell and Howard Leader on the That's Life! team. And Scott Sherrin and Doc Cox present your choice of misprints.

Season 17 · Season 17
23 episode(s) · Air date: 14/Jan/1990
Improve Season
Season Overview

--

S17E1
Episode 1
Air date: 14/Jan/1990 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 40 min
Summary

Real life humour, mishaps, special investigations and consumer stories drawn from the letters which you send That's Life! every week. With Esther Rantzen, Gavin Campbell, Adrian Mills, Howard Leader, Simon Fanshawe and Doc Cox.

Summary

Real life humour, mishaps, special investigations and consumer stories drawn from the letters which you send That's Life! every week. With Esther Rantzen, Gavin Campbell, Adrian Mills, Howard Leader, Simon Fanshawe and Doc Cox.

Season 16 · Season 16
20 episode(s) · Air date: 22/Jan/1989
Improve Season
Season Overview

--

S16E1
Episode 1
Air date: 22/Jan/1989 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 40 min
Summary

Presented by Esther Rantzen Consumer advice, investigations, misprints, mishaps and real-life humour drawn from the letters you send each week. With Gavin Campbell, Adrian Mills, Grant Baynham and Doc Cox.

Summary

Presented by Esther Rantzen Consumer advice, investigations, misprints, mishaps and real-life humour drawn from the letters you send each week. With Gavin Campbell, Adrian Mills, Grant Baynham and Doc Cox.

Season 15 · Season 15
22 episode(s) · Air date: 17/Jan/1988
Improve Season
Season Overview

--

S15E1
Episode 1
Air date: 17/Jan/1988 · Runtime: 40 min
Summary

Presented by Esther Rantzen. Consumer advice, investigations, misprints, mishaps and real-life humour drawn from the letters you send each week. With Gavin Campbell, Doc Cox, Adrian Mills and Grant Baynham.

Summary

Presented by Esther Rantzen. Consumer advice, investigations, misprints, mishaps and real-life humour drawn from the letters you send each week. With Gavin Campbell, Doc Cox, Adrian Mills and Grant Baynham.

Season 14 · Season 14
22 episode(s) · Air date: 11/Jan/1987
Improve Season
Season Overview

--

S14E1
Episode 1
Air date: 11/Jan/1987 · Runtime: 40 min
Summary

Presented by Esther Rantzen, back for the 14th year. Consumer advice, investigations, misprints, mishaps and real-life humour drawn from the letters you send each week. With Gavin Campbell, Doc Cox, Adrian Mills and Grant Baynham.

Summary

Presented by Esther Rantzen, back for the 14th year. Consumer advice, investigations, misprints, mishaps and real-life humour drawn from the letters you send each week. With Gavin Campbell, Doc Cox, Adrian Mills and Grant Baynham.

Season 13 · Season 13
22 episode(s) · Air date: 19/Jan/1986
Improve Season
Season Overview

--

S13E1
Episode 1
Air date: 19/Jan/1986 · Runtime: 40 min
Summary

Presented by Esther Rantzen, back for the 13th successive year. Consumer advice, investigations, misprints, mishaps and real-life humour drawn from the letters you send each week. With Mollie Sugden and reporters Gavin Campbell, Adrian Mills, Grant Baynham and Doc Cox.

Summary

Presented by Esther Rantzen, back for the 13th successive year. Consumer advice, investigations, misprints, mishaps and real-life humour drawn from the letters you send each week. With Mollie Sugden and reporters Gavin Campbell, Adrian Mills, Grant Baynham and Doc Cox.

Season 12 · Season 12
24 episode(s) · Air date: 06/Jan/1985
Improve Season
Season Overview

--

S12E1
Episode 1
Air date: 06/Jan/1985 · Runtime: 40 min
Summary

With Esther Rantzen. Consumer advice, investigations, misprints, mishaps and real-life humour drawn from your weekly letters. Reporters Bill Buckley, Gavin Campbell and Michael Groth, and at the That's Life newsdesk Maev Alexander and John Gould.

Summary

With Esther Rantzen. Consumer advice, investigations, misprints, mishaps and real-life humour drawn from your weekly letters. Reporters Bill Buckley, Gavin Campbell and Michael Groth, and at the That's Life newsdesk Maev Alexander and John Gould.

Season 11 · Season 11
25 episode(s) · Air date: 08/Jan/1984
Improve Season
Season Overview

--

S11E10
Episode 10
Air date: 18/Mar/1984 · Runtime: 40 min
Summary

Including the latest on Ben Hardwick , the 2-year-old whose life was saved by a liver transplant and whose example has led the way for countless other lives to be saved. And the Get Britain Singing Campaign moves this week to the Reading Bedding Centre.

Summary

Including the latest on Ben Hardwick , the 2-year-old whose life was saved by a liver transplant and whose example has led the way for countless other lives to be saved. And the Get Britain Singing Campaign moves this week to the Reading Bedding Centre.

S11E1
Episode 1
Air date: 08/Jan/1984 · Runtime: 40 min
Summary

With Esther Rantzen. Consumer advice, investigations, misprints, mishaps and real-life humour drawn from the letters you send. The reporters are Bill Buckley, Gavin Campbell and Michael Groth. At the That's Life newsdesk Doc Cox and Joanna Monro.

Summary

With Esther Rantzen. Consumer advice, investigations, misprints, mishaps and real-life humour drawn from the letters you send. The reporters are Bill Buckley, Gavin Campbell and Michael Groth. At the That's Life newsdesk Doc Cox and Joanna Monro.

Season 10 · Season 10
12 episode(s) · Air date: 10/Apr/1983
Improve Season
Season Overview

--

S10E1
Episode 1
Air date: 10/Apr/1983 · Runtime: 40 min
Summary

Consumer advice, investigations, misprints, mishaps and real-life humour drawn from the letters you send each week. The reporters are Bill Buckley, Gavin Campbell and Michael Groth. At the That's Life Newsdesk, Doc Cox and Joanna Monro.

Summary

Consumer advice, investigations, misprints, mishaps and real-life humour drawn from the letters you send each week. The reporters are Bill Buckley, Gavin Campbell and Michael Groth. At the That's Life Newsdesk, Doc Cox and Joanna Monro.

Season 9 · Season 9
14 episode(s) · Air date: 05/Sep/1982
Improve Season
Season Overview

Billed as being a 15 part series, an episode was replaced by the 1982 Royal Variety Performance.

Season Overview

Billed as being a 15 part series, an episode was replaced by the 1982 Royal Variety Performance.

S9E1
Episode 1
Air date: 05/Sep/1982 · Runtime: 40 min
Summary

A new 15-part series of Britain's top consumer programme, with Esther Rantzen, featuring real-life investigations, jokes, stories and problems drawn from the 15,000 letters you send in each week. The new reporters are Bill Buckley, Gavin Campbell, Michael Groth and at the That's Life newsdesk 'Doc' Cox and Joanna Monro.

Summary

A new 15-part series of Britain's top consumer programme, with Esther Rantzen, featuring real-life investigations, jokes, stories and problems drawn from the 15,000 letters you send in each week. The new reporters are Bill Buckley, Gavin Campbell, Michael Groth and at the That's Life newsdesk 'Doc' Cox and Joanna Monro.

Season 8 · Season 8
26 episode(s) · Air date: 04/Jan/1981
Improve Season
Season Overview

--

S8E7
Episode 7
Air date: 15/Feb/1981 · Runtime: 40 min
Summary

Esther Rantzen, with reporters Paul Heiney and Chris Serle investigate the more bizarre consumer sagas and real-life problems. Also featuring Cyril Fletcher with your odes and oddities of the week.

Summary

Esther Rantzen, with reporters Paul Heiney and Chris Serle investigate the more bizarre consumer sagas and real-life problems. Also featuring Cyril Fletcher with your odes and oddities of the week.

S8E1
Episode 1
Air date: 04/Jan/1981 · Runtime: 40 min
Summary

The first of 26 programmes. From the 10,000 letters you send in every week Esther Rantzen brings you some of the zaniest and funniest. And, with reporters Paul Heiney and Chris Serle investigates the more bizarre consumer sagas and real-life problems. Also featuring Cyril Fletcher with your odes and oddities of the week, and, out and about, Richard Stilgoe and his travelling piano go round Britain in search of things ridiculous and unusual to sing about.

Summary

The first of 26 programmes. From the 10,000 letters you send in every week Esther Rantzen brings you some of the zaniest and funniest. And, with reporters Paul Heiney and Chris Serle investigates the more bizarre consumer sagas and real-life problems. Also featuring Cyril Fletcher with your odes and oddities of the week, and, out and about, Richard Stilgoe and his travelling piano go round Britain in search of things ridiculous and unusual to sing about.

Season 7 · Season 7
22 episode(s) · Air date: 07/Jan/1979
Improve Season
Season Overview

--

Season 6 · Season 6
12 episode(s) · Air date: 07/May/1978
Improve Season
Season Overview

--

S6E1
Episode 1
Air date: 07/May/1978 · Runtime: 40 min
Summary

The most spectacular sporting event of the week - the Clean Sweep Stakes run by the BBC's own Mrs Mops, and a collection of the jokes, dramas and problems that happen in real life.

Summary

The most spectacular sporting event of the week - the Clean Sweep Stakes run by the BBC's own Mrs Mops, and a collection of the jokes, dramas and problems that happen in real life.

Season 5 · Season 5
21 episode(s) · Air date: 02/Jan/1977
Improve Season
Season Overview

--

S5E18
Episode 18
Air date: 08/May/1977 · Runtime: 40 min
Summary

Tonight That's Life investigates the way you reveal your character when you eat an orange; there is a special message for unscrupulous salesmen and a new consumer record is established. Song of the Week by The Scholars.

Summary

Tonight That's Life investigates the way you reveal your character when you eat an orange; there is a special message for unscrupulous salesmen and a new consumer record is established. Song of the Week by The Scholars.

Season 4 · Season 4
20 episode(s) · Air date: 04/Jan/1976
Improve Season
Season Overview

--

S4E4
Episode 4
Air date: 25/Jan/1976 · Runtime: 40 min
Summary

With Esther Rantzen, who says, "We're inundated with post - and we're delighted. It's gorgeous! People are sending us all kinds of fascinating stories. We're packing them into programmes as fast as we can."

Summary

With Esther Rantzen, who says, "We're inundated with post - and we're delighted. It's gorgeous! People are sending us all kinds of fascinating stories. We're packing them into programmes as fast as we can."

Season 3 · Season 3
20 episode(s) · Air date: 29/Mar/1975
Improve Season
Season Overview

--

S3E1
Episode 1
Air date: 29/Mar/1975 · Runtime: 40 min
Summary

With Esther Rantzen, and reporters Kieran Prendiville and Glyn Worsnip. Cyril Fletcher with Oddities of the week. Song of the week by Lois Lane.

Summary

With Esther Rantzen, and reporters Kieran Prendiville and Glyn Worsnip. Cyril Fletcher with Oddities of the week. Song of the week by Lois Lane.

Season 2 · Season 2
20 episode(s) · Air date: 16/Mar/1974
Improve Season
Season Overview

--

S2E1
Episode 1
Air date: 16/Mar/1974 · Runtime: 40 min
Summary

With Esther Rantzen. Reporters Kieran Prendiville and Glyn Worsnip. Oddities of the week: Cyril Fletcher. Song of the week: Stephanie De Sykes. A late-night collection of real-life jokes, dramas and problems.

Summary

With Esther Rantzen. Reporters Kieran Prendiville and Glyn Worsnip. Oddities of the week: Cyril Fletcher. Song of the week: Stephanie De Sykes. A late-night collection of real-life jokes, dramas and problems.

Season 1 · Season 1
13 episode(s) · Air date: 26/May/1973
Improve Season
Season Overview

--

S1E1
Episode 1
Air date: 26/May/1973 · Runtime: 40 min
Summary

When the Council won't budge, when the Ministry won't reply, when the Managing Director snubs you, do you say, "That's life," and give up ? Or do you turn to this programme: a late night collection of the jokes, dramas and problems that happen in real life ? Songs by Cheryl Kennedy.

Summary

When the Council won't budge, when the Ministry won't reply, when the Managing Director snubs you, do you say, "That's life," and give up ? Or do you turn to this programme: a late night collection of the jokes, dramas and problems that happen in real life ? Songs by Cheryl Kennedy.

Season 0 · Specials
25 episode(s) · Air date: 28/Dec/1974
Improve Season
Season Overview

--

S0E25
That's Life All Over!
Air date: 19/Jun/1994
Summary

After 21 years of entertainment combined with campaigning consumer journalism, That's Life! comes to an end with this, its 418th edition. Esther Rantzen is joined for this nostalgic celebration by all the presenters featured over the years, as well as Wet, Wet, Wet and Victoria Wood.

Summary

After 21 years of entertainment combined with campaigning consumer journalism, That's Life! comes to an end with this, its 418th edition. Esther Rantzen is joined for this nostalgic celebration by all the presenters featured over the years, as well as Wet, Wet, Wet and Victoria Wood.

S0E22
That's Life! Summer Special 1993
Air date: 29/Aug/1993
Summary

Highlights from the 1993 series - the campaign to protect witnesses who dare to help the police, and the Ann Mackey Appeal helping desperately sick children in Russia.

Summary

Highlights from the 1993 series - the campaign to protect witnesses who dare to help the police, and the Ann Mackey Appeal helping desperately sick children in Russia.

S0E21
That's Life! Summer Special 1992
Air date: 30/Aug/1992
Summary

Highlights from the series, such as the friendship between 2 year old Tansy Aspinall and the gorillas at Howletts Zoo Park.

Summary

Highlights from the series, such as the friendship between 2 year old Tansy Aspinall and the gorillas at Howletts Zoo Park.

S0E20
That's Life! Talented Pets 1991
Air date: 31/Dec/1991
Summary

Esther Rantzen presents a special New Year's Eve selection of favourite talented pets requested by the viewers of That's Life!

Summary

Esther Rantzen presents a special New Year's Eve selection of favourite talented pets requested by the viewers of That's Life!

S0E19
That's Life! Summer Special 1991
Air date: 26/Aug/1991
Summary

Esther Rantzen and her team of Gavin Campbell, Howard Leader, Kevin Devine, Doc Cox and Scott Sherrin with highlights from the last series.

Summary

Esther Rantzen and her team of Gavin Campbell, Howard Leader, Kevin Devine, Doc Cox and Scott Sherrin with highlights from the last series.

S0E16
That's Life! 1990
Air date: 27/Aug/1990
Summary

Esther Rantzen presents a compilation edition of That's Life! moments, including Adrian Mills's flight to Australia to expose the latest consumer con; Gavin Campbell helping a child to see; the revelation of the real Howard Leader in 'Get Britain Singing' and Simon Fanshawe getting his 'Surprise Surprise'.

Summary

Esther Rantzen presents a compilation edition of That's Life! moments, including Adrian Mills's flight to Australia to expose the latest consumer con; Gavin Campbell helping a child to see; the revelation of the real Howard Leader in 'Get Britain Singing' and Simon Fanshawe getting his 'Surprise Surprise'.

S0E13
That's Life! Presents Britain's Most Talented Pets 1989
Air date: 02/Jan/1989
Summary

The dog who is a wonderful housewife. The dart-playing budgie. The horse that can do long division. Esther Rantzen introduces some of the most memorable Pets from the last 15 years of That's Life!

Summary

The dog who is a wonderful housewife. The dart-playing budgie. The horse that can do long division. Esther Rantzen introduces some of the most memorable Pets from the last 15 years of That's Life!

S0E12
That's Life! 1988
Air date: 28/Aug/1988
Summary

A special holiday edition presented by Esther Rantzen featuring some of the best-loved and most requested moments from the last series.

Summary

A special holiday edition presented by Esther Rantzen featuring some of the best-loved and most requested moments from the last series.

S0E11
That's Life! Presents The Most Talented Pets in Britain
Air date: 27/Dec/1987
Summary

Remember the dog who said 'sausages' ? Or the mysterious Lirpa Loof who appeared at London Zoo on 1 April 1984 ? Or Shimmy the ping pong pussy? Or the budgie who fell in love with a goldfish ? Esther Rantzen, with a little help from the Panto stars of Montpelier School, Ealing, introduces these and other memorable pets who have appeared in That's Life! over the past 15 years.

Summary

Remember the dog who said 'sausages' ? Or the mysterious Lirpa Loof who appeared at London Zoo on 1 April 1984 ? Or Shimmy the ping pong pussy? Or the budgie who fell in love with a goldfish ? Esther Rantzen, with a little help from the Panto stars of Montpelier School, Ealing, introduces these and other memorable pets who have appeared in That's Life! over the past 15 years.

S0E10
That's Life 1987
Air date: 09/Aug/1987
Summary

Featuring some of the best-loved and most requested moments from the last series, including Banjo the building dog, Andrew Egford, the talented 6-year-old cricketer, Doc Cox singing his 'Corker I met in Majorca', and the notorious Brighton bus, complete with tea cakes, a bath and a string quartet.

Summary

Featuring some of the best-loved and most requested moments from the last series, including Banjo the building dog, Andrew Egford, the talented 6-year-old cricketer, Doc Cox singing his 'Corker I met in Majorca', and the notorious Brighton bus, complete with tea cakes, a bath and a string quartet.

S0E8
That's Life 1985
Air date: 30/Aug/1985
Summary

Featuring some of the best-loved and most requested moments from the last series including: Spike Milligan's farm; Basingstoke Firemen's famous Red Sparrows; Marti Webb's 'Ben'; the somersaulting dog; the talented 9-year-old violinist Ingrid Widdup; and Doc Cox and the team at large in Boulogne to get France singing.

Summary

Featuring some of the best-loved and most requested moments from the last series including: Spike Milligan's farm; Basingstoke Firemen's famous Red Sparrows; Marti Webb's 'Ben'; the somersaulting dog; the talented 9-year-old violinist Ingrid Widdup; and Doc Cox and the team at large in Boulogne to get France singing.

S0E7
That's Life 1984
Air date: 28/Aug/1984
Summary

Featuring some of the most requested items from the last series including zany animals like Sam the motorcycling dog, Sandy the window-cleaning dog and, of course, the now famous lirpa-loof, as well as magic moments like Jo bathing in slime and Bill flying like a bee.

Summary

Featuring some of the most requested items from the last series including zany animals like Sam the motorcycling dog, Sandy the window-cleaning dog and, of course, the now famous lirpa-loof, as well as magic moments like Jo bathing in slime and Bill flying like a bee.

S0E6
That's Life 1983
Air date: 23/Aug/1983
Summary

A special edition featuring some of the most requested items from the last series, including Theo the talking poodle, Honey and Scamper the show-jumping rabbits, and the Bradford Salem Rugby Club playing 'In the Mood' - without instruments.

Summary

A special edition featuring some of the most requested items from the last series, including Theo the talking poodle, Honey and Scamper the show-jumping rabbits, and the Bradford Salem Rugby Club playing 'In the Mood' - without instruments.

S0E5
That's Life - Having a Baby (2)
Air date: 18/Mar/1982
Summary

Esther Rantzen with Paul Heiney and Chris Serle return with more stories and results from Britain's biggest ever survey into pregnancy and childbirth.

Summary

Esther Rantzen with Paul Heiney and Chris Serle return with more stories and results from Britain's biggest ever survey into pregnancy and childbirth.

S0E2
Superpets
Air date: 24/Dec/1977
Summary

Esther Rantzen introduces some of Britain's most talented pets including Patch - the dog that counts, Shimmy - the cat that plays table tennis, Lulu - the Blue Peter elephant who disgraced herself in the studio, and Jack - the crow who can't keep off the beer. Plus the funniest football match of the year when 14 dogs all had their day.

Summary

Esther Rantzen introduces some of Britain's most talented pets including Patch - the dog that counts, Shimmy - the cat that plays table tennis, Lulu - the Blue Peter elephant who disgraced herself in the studio, and Jack - the crow who can't keep off the beer. Plus the funniest football match of the year when 14 dogs all had their day.

S0E1
That's Life 1974
Air date: 28/Dec/1974
Summary

A special edition to celebrate a year of the brightest, the best and the wickedest real-life stories. With Esther Rantzen and reporters Kieran Prendiville and Glyn Worsnlp. Cyril Fletcher with the Ode of the Year, Stephanie de Sykes with the Song of the Year, and surprise visits from some of the stars of the year.

Summary

A special edition to celebrate a year of the brightest, the best and the wickedest real-life stories. With Esther Rantzen and reporters Kieran Prendiville and Glyn Worsnlp. Cyril Fletcher with the Ode of the Year, Stephanie de Sykes with the Song of the Year, and surprise visits from some of the stars of the year.

Cast

Main cast members.

Similar TV Shows

Community picks and smart matches based on genre, network, country, and language.

Smart picks

Suggest a Similar Show

Login to suggest similar TV shows.

User Reviews & Ratings

Audience score, review cards, votes, comments, and watch activity.

+ Review
0.0 0 review(s)
No ratings yet.
Watch Activity
Watching0
Completed0
Dropped0
Not Interested0
Watched Episode0
Season Rating Chart

Season Rating Chart

Average rating from all episode ratings in each season.

No episode ratings yet. Rate episodes below to build this chart.
Top Rated Episodes

Top Rated Episodes

Episodes ranked by audience rating.

No top episodes yet.
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate this show.
My Rating

My Rating

What did you think of That's Life!?

Login to Review