That's Life! 1973
What is That's Life!?
That's Life! is a magazine-style television series that aired on BBC1 from May 1973 to June 1994.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1973
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 421
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- May 26, 1973
- Last aired
- Jun 11, 1994
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Documentary, Comedy, Family, News
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 421 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
Trailer
No official trailer is available for this title yet.
Find the trailer on YouTube ↗Overview
That's Life! is a magazine-style television series that aired on BBC1 from May 1973 to June 1994. The show presented a mix of hard-hitting investigations, satire, and occasional light entertainment. It featured a rotating cast of co-presenters alongside main presenter Esther Rantzen, who hosted the series for 21 years. The program's format allowed it to tackle a wide range of topics, often using a satirical approach to convey its message.
Should you watch it?
“Esther Rantzen hosts this long-running magazine series blending investigative journalism with satire and light entertainment.”
- mixes serious investigations with humor
- long-running television history
- format may feel dated to modern viewers
- varied segments might lack focus
Watch it if you enjoy classic British magazine-style television that balances hard-hitting reporting with entertainment.
The show features a mix of serious investigative reporting and lighthearted segments suitable for general audiences.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about That's Life! — answers are spoiler-safe.
Your verdict
Is That's Life! worth watching?
Cast
Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 May 26, 1973
- E2 Episode 2 Jun 2, 1973
- E3 Episode 3 Jun 9, 1973
- E4 Episode 4 Jun 16, 1973
- E5 Episode 5 Jun 23, 1973
- E6 Episode 6 Jun 30, 1973
- E7 Episode 7 Jul 7, 1973
- E8 Episode 8 Jul 14, 1973
- E9 Episode 9 Jul 21, 1973
- E10 Episode 10 Jul 28, 1973
- E11 Episode 11 Aug 4, 1973
- E12 Episode 12 Aug 11, 1973
- E13 Episode 13 Aug 18, 1973
Season 2 · 20 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mar 16, 1974
- E2 Episode 2 Mar 23, 1974
- E3 Episode 3 Mar 30, 1974
- E4 Episode 4 Apr 13, 1974
- E5 Episode 5 Apr 20, 1974
- E6 Episode 6 Apr 27, 1974
- E7 Episode 7 May 4, 1974
- E8 Episode 8 May 25, 1974
- E9 Episode 9 Jun 1, 1974
- E10 Episode 10 Jun 8, 1974
- E11 Episode 11 Jun 15, 1974
- E12 Episode 12 Jun 22, 1974
- E13 Episode 13 Jun 29, 1974
- E14 Episode 14 Jul 6, 1974
- E15 Episode 15 Jul 13, 1974
- E16 Episode 16 Jul 20, 1974
- E17 Episode 17 Jul 27, 1974
- E18 Episode 18 Aug 3, 1974
- E19 Episode 19 Aug 10, 1974
- E20 Episode 20 Aug 17, 1974
Season 3 · 20 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mar 29, 1975
- E2 Episode 2 Apr 5, 1975
- E3 Episode 3 Apr 12, 1975
- E4 Episode 4 Apr 19, 1975
- E5 Episode 5 Apr 26, 1975
- E6 Episode 6 May 3, 1975
- E7 Episode 7 May 10, 1975
- E8 Episode 8 May 31, 1975
- E9 Episode 9 Jun 7, 1975
- E10 Episode 10 Jun 14, 1975
- E11 Episode 11 Jun 21, 1975
- E12 Episode 12 Jun 28, 1975
- E13 Episode 13 Jul 5, 1975
- E14 Episode 14 Jul 12, 1975
- E15 Episode 15 Jul 19, 1975
- E16 Episode 16 Jul 26, 1975
- E17 Episode 17 Aug 2, 1975
- E18 Episode 18 Aug 9, 1975
- E19 Episode 19 Aug 16, 1975
- E20 Episode 20 Aug 23, 1975
Season 4 · 20 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Jan 4, 1976
- E2 Episode 2 Jan 11, 1976
- E3 Episode 3 Jan 18, 1976
- E4 Episode 4 Jan 25, 1976
- E5 Episode 5 Feb 1, 1976
- E6 Episode 6 Feb 8, 1976
- E7 Episode 7 Feb 15, 1976
- E8 Episode 8 Feb 22, 1976
- E9 Episode 9 Feb 29, 1976
- E10 Episode 10 Mar 7, 1976
- E11 Episode 11 Mar 14, 1976
- E12 Episode 12 Mar 21, 1976
- E13 Episode 13 Mar 28, 1976
- E14 Episode 14 Apr 4, 1976
- E15 Episode 15 Apr 11, 1976
- E16 Episode 16 Apr 25, 1976
- E17 Episode 17 May 2, 1976
- E18 Episode 18 May 9, 1976
- E19 Episode 19 May 16, 1976
- E20 Episode 20 May 23, 1976
Season 5 · 21 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Jan 2, 1977
- E2 Episode 2 Jan 9, 1977
- E3 Episode 3 Jan 16, 1977
- E4 Episode 4 Jan 23, 1977
- E5 Episode 5 Jan 30, 1977
- E6 Episode 6 Feb 6, 1977
- E7 Episode 7 Feb 13, 1977
- E8 Episode 8 Feb 20, 1977
- E9 Episode 9 Feb 27, 1977
- E10 Episode 10 Mar 6, 1977
- E11 Episode 11 Mar 13, 1977
- E12 Episode 12 Mar 20, 1977
- E13 Episode 13 Mar 27, 1977
- E14 Episode 14 Apr 3, 1977
- E15 Episode 15 Apr 16, 1977
- E16 Episode 16 Apr 23, 1977
- E17 Episode 17 Apr 30, 1977
- E18 Episode 18 May 8, 1977
- E19 Episode 19 May 14, 1977
- E20 Episode 20 May 21, 1977
- E21 Episode 21 May 28, 1977
Frequently asked questions
What is the format of the show?
It is a magazine-style series featuring a mix of investigations, satire, and light entertainment.
Who presents the series?
The show is presented by Esther Rantzen with various co-presenters.
When did the show air?
The series was broadcast on BBC1 from May 1973 to June 1994.
What kind of content does it cover?
Content ranges from serious investigative journalism to satirical and light entertainment segments.
Is the show still in production?
No, the series concluded its run in June 1994.