That's Life!: Season 21
Season 21 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of That's Life! Season 20.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 21 Progress Shield
Episode 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
Episode 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,
Episode 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.
Episode 10
Mar 12, 1994
Special guest June Whitfield, who presents viewers' news cuttings and gives her own comments on the week's news.
Episode 11
Mar 19, 1994
Guest Barry Cryer presents viewers' news cuttings and his own comments on the week's news.
Episode 12
Mar 26, 1994
Special guest, impressionist Janet Brown who presents viewers' news cuttings and gives her own comments on the week's news.
Episode 13
Apr 9, 1994
Special guest, comedienne Kate Robbins who presents viewers' news cuttings.
Episode 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
Episode 15
Apr 23, 1994
Special guest comedienne Kate Robbins, who presents viewers' news cuttings and gives her own comments on the week's news.
Episode 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.
Episode 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.