A series of EXCLUSIVE interviews with former subjects, as well as with friends and relatives who took part in This Is Your Life...
A series of EXCLUSIVE interviews with former subjects, as well as with friends and relatives who took part in This Is Your Life...
musician and businessman, famous for his work on ‘The Lost Gardens of Heligan’ and ‘The Eden Project’.
the immensely popular singer, known as the Forces’ Sweetheart, received the Big Red Book on two occasions.
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aged only 11 David was badly wounded after finding an unexploded bomb. His story was told when he was 17 - making him the show’s youngest subject.
actor best remembered for his roles in the film A Man For All Seasons and the TV series Howard’s Way.
as a prisoner-of-war Bill was the victim of a crippling explosion that left him blind and without hands. However, he fought adversity to become an award-winning sportsman.
paralympian, life peer and noted champion for causes related to disability.
actress fondly remembered for her roles in the classic British films Genevieve and The Railway Children.
actor best known for his roles in the comedy series Are You Being Served and Last of the Summer Wine.
David’s widow Grace recalls her memories of the show which honoured the cricketer and clergyman.
Wendy’s nephew Peter recalls the show that paid tribute to the versatile dancer, choreographer, actress and director.
Daniel’s daughter Susan recalls the film producer, best remembered for the wartime drama Reach for the Sky.
Northern Irish comedian whose tribute was broadcast on the eve of Eamonn’s death.
mountaineer, who despite being a double amputee has climbed many mountains, including the Eiger and the Matterhorn.
actress best known for her role as Thelma in the comedy series Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
actress known for her many film and TV roles, including the original production of The Forsyte Saga.
popular singer and regular guest star on various TV shows.
actress who portrayed Jill Richardson in Crossroads for over 20 years. Jane’s show was the last one Eamonn recorded.
Bill’s son Tom recalls his father, who is fondly remembered for his role of Compo in Last of the Summer Wine.
actor and author, remembered as Warden Hodges in Dad’s Army.
popular TV and radio broadcaster and former Blue Peter presenter.
Grand National winning jockey, surprised on his wedding day.
Big Red Book
Celebrating television’s This Is Your Life
Carol Ancliff tells how a chance meeting under difficult circumstances led to her being a guest of Coco’s This Is Your Life in 1962.
actress remembered for her roles in many British films, including the Gainsborough melodramas of the 1940s.
Esmond’s daughter Rosalind recalls her father, the acclaimed actor who was virtually blind for most of his career.
This Is Your Life - Interviews
Olympic figure skating champion, surprised at the early age of 22.
TV producer, responsible for over 2000 television productions, including music, variety and comedy shows such as The Comedians.
writer, music educator and founder of The Beethoven Fund for deaf children.
Lynda Bellingham:
Coming soon - actress, broadcaster and author, known for her distinctive husky voice.
jazz musician and clarinetist, who had a huge hit with Stranger on the Shore.
Bernard Braden:
Coming soon - Kelly Braden recalls her father - the actor, comedian and broadcaster.
Freddy Bloom:
Coming soon - Ginny Kanka recalls her mother - a former prisoner of war who devoted her life to the needs of deaf children.
Anita Harris:
Coming soon - actress, singer and entertainer.
Barbara Kelly:
Coming soon - Kelly Braden recalls her mother - the broadcaster best remembered for her work with her husband, Bernard Braden
Norman Wisdom:
Coming soon - Norman’s son Nick recalls his father and his second TIYL tribute