A series of EXCLUSIVE interviews with former subjects, as well as with friends and relatives who took part in This Is Your Life...

Tim Smit:

musician and businessman, famous for his work on ‘The Lost Gardens of Heligan’ and ‘The Eden Project’.

Vera Lynn:

the immensely popular singer, known as the Forces’ Sweetheart, received the Big Red Book on two occasions.

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David Butler:

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.

Nigel Davenport:

actor best remembered for his roles in the film A Man For All Seasons and the TV series Howard’s Way.

Bill Griffiths:

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.

Lady Masham:

paralympian, life peer and noted champion for causes related to disability.

Dinah Sheridan:

actress fondly remembered for her roles in the classic British films Genevieve and The Railway Children.

Frank Thornton:

actor best known for his roles in the comedy series Are You Being Served and Last of the Summer Wine.

David Sheppard:

David’s widow Grace recalls her memories of the show which honoured the cricketer and clergyman.

Wendy Toye:

Wendy’s nephew Peter recalls the show that paid tribute to the versatile dancer, choreographer, actress and director.

Daniel Angel:

Daniel’s daughter Susan recalls the film producer, best remembered for the wartime drama Reach for the Sky.

Jimmy Cricket:

Northern Irish comedian whose tribute was broadcast on the eve of Eamonn’s death.

Norman Croucher:

mountaineer, who despite being a double amputee has climbed many mountains, including the Eiger and the Matterhorn.

Brigit Forsyth:

actress best known for her role as Thelma in the comedy series Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?


Susan Hampshire:

actress known for her many film and TV roles, including the original production of The Forsyte Saga.

Vince Hill:

popular singer and regular guest star on various TV shows.

Jane Rossington:

actress who portrayed Jill Richardson in Crossroads for over 20 years. Jane’s show was the last one Eamonn recorded.

Bill Owen:

Bill’s son Tom recalls his father, who is fondly remembered for his role of Compo in Last of the Summer Wine.

Bill Pertwee:

actor and author, remembered as Warden Hodges in Dad’s Army.

Valerie Singleton:

popular TV and radio broadcaster and former Blue Peter presenter.

Bob Champion:

Grand National winning jockey, surprised on his wedding day.

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Coco the Clown:

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.

Jean Kent:

actress remembered for her roles in many British films, including the Gainsborough melodramas of the 1940s.


Esmond Knight:

Esmond’s daughter Rosalind recalls her father, the acclaimed actor who was virtually blind for most of his career.

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Robin Cousins:

Olympic figure skating champion, surprised at the early age of 22.

Johnnie Hamp:

TV producer, responsible for over 2000 television productions, including music, variety and comedy shows such as The Comedians.

Ann Rachlin:

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.

Acker Bilk:

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