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That's Life!

That's Life!

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That's Life!

1973- 1994

21 Seasons

421 Episodes

7.5(2 votes)

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Overview

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.

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5 featured cast members

Starring

Esther Rantzen

Esther Rantzen

Cyril Fletcher

Cyril Fletcher

Chris Serle

Chris Serle

Richard Stilgoe

Richard Stilgoe

George Layton

George Layton

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