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That's Life!

  • TV Series
  • 1973–1994
  • 43m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
98
YOUR RATING
That's Life! (1973)
DocumentaryTalk Show

Esther Rantzen and the team present a variety of subjects, including consumer advice, rights and investigations, topical news-related vox pops, and lighthearted items such as clever pets and... Read allEsther Rantzen and the team present a variety of subjects, including consumer advice, rights and investigations, topical news-related vox pops, and lighthearted items such as clever pets and hilarious misspelt signs.Esther Rantzen and the team present a variety of subjects, including consumer advice, rights and investigations, topical news-related vox pops, and lighthearted items such as clever pets and hilarious misspelt signs.

  • Stars
    • Esther Rantzen
    • Gavin Campbell
    • Doc Cox
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    98
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • Esther Rantzen
      • Gavin Campbell
      • Doc Cox
    • 3User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 nomination total

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    Esther Rantzen
    • Self - Host
    • 1973–1994
    Gavin Campbell
    • Self - Reporter
    • 1982–1994
    Doc Cox
    • Self - Reporter…
    • 1982–1994
    Adrian Mills
    • Self - Reporter
    • 1986–1994
    Cyril Fletcher
    • Self
    • 1974–1994
    Kieran Prendiville
    • Self - Reporter
    • 1974–1994
    Glyn Worsnip
    • Self - Reporter
    • 1974–1994
    Howard Leader
    • Self - Reporter
    • 1990–1994
    Grant Baynham
    • Self - Reporter
    • 1986–1994
    Bill Buckley
    • Self - Reporter
    • 1982–1994
    Kevin Devine
    • Self - Reporter
    • 1991–1994
    Michael Groth
    • Self - Reporter
    • 1982–1994
    Chris Serle
    • Self - Reporter
    • 1979–1994
    Joanna Monro
    • Self - That's Life Newsdesk
    • 1982–1994
    Paul Heiney
    • Self - Reporter
    • 1979–1994
    Maev Alexander
    • Self - That's Life Newsdesk
    • 1985–1994
    John Gould
    • Self - That's Life Newsdesk
    • 1985–1994
    Simon Fanshawe
    • Self - Reporter
    • 1990–1994
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    • Trivia
      Whilst conducting one of her usual Vox Pops interviews with passing members of the general public on the subject of bat stew, PC A Herbert arrested Esther Rantzen on-camera, for obstructing the peace. Rantzen had to appear at the City of Westminster Magistrates' Court.
    • Connections
      Featured in Scene: Personal View: Victoria Wood (1985)
    • Soundtracks
      That's Life!
      (uncredited)
      Music composed by David Lee
      Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer
      [series theme tune]

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    Details

    • Release date
      • May 26, 1973 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • England, UK
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    • Runtime
      • 43m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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