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Dame Esther Rantzen's Berkshire radio appearance remembered: BBC Radio Berkshire remembers Dame Esther Rantzen, who recalled her career, arrest during a street ...
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Key FactsDame Esther Rantzen, broadcaster and campaigner, dies at 86
Sep 30, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
- Rantzen presented That's Life! on the BBC for 21 years, from 1973 to 1994.
- After an episode generated many abuse-related calls, she founded Childline in 1986 as a confidential helpline for children.
- In 2013, she founded The Silver Line for people aged 55 and over experiencing loneliness and isolation.
- After being diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in 2023, she joined Swiss assisted dying clinic Dignitas and supported the Terminally Ill Adults Bill.
The law around assisted dying must change and change quickly.— Dame Esther Rantzen, broadcaster, charity founder, and assisted-dying campaigner; said after noting she could not travel to Dignitas and describing the law as 'messy and cruel'.
BBC awards shine spotlight on Berkshire's local heroes: Eight individuals and groups were celebrated for their outstanding contributions at a ceremony held at ...
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Eight Berkshire community heroes honoured at BBC awards: The ceremony celebrated everyday acts of kindness, resilience and dedication.
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Bill Rennells returning to airwaves with four-part show: Much-loved broadcaster Bill Rennells is returning to the airwaves with BBC presenter Lisa Simmons for a ...
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BBC Radio DJ fumes at Peter Andre as he goes 'missing' moments before interview: BBC Radio Berkshire presenter Alex Grundon took a swipe at Peter Andre after the ...
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BBC: Meet the cameraman for hit TV show The Traitors: Mark Drake, husband of BBC Radio Berkshire presenter Kirsten O’Brien, has played a key role in filming ...
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Broadcaster Henry Kelly dies aged 78: The broadcaster and journalist Henry Kelly, who presented TV shows such as Going for Gold and Game for a Laugh ...
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TV presenter and journalist Henry Kelly dies: He presented shows including Game For A Laugh and Going For Gold, and fronted several radio programmes.
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Henry Kelly: Former Going For A Gold host dies aged 78: Henry Kelly, the beloved former Going For Gold host, has died aged 78
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Kirsten O'Brien of BBC Berkshire wins Celebrity Mastermind: BBC Radio Berkshire presenter and CCBBs star Kirsten O'Brien won Celebrity Mastermind last night in a ...
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BBC Berkshire features on Celebrity Mastermind this evening: A well-loved presenter from our local broadcasting branch will be trying her luck on a favourite ...
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CBBC star 'hasn't changed' 20 years later: The star, who presented a variety of shows on CBBC, shared an update from her holiday.
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Who is Jeanette Kwakye? Meet Olympics 2024 BBC Presenter & Olympian: Jeanette Kwakye, a retired sprinter, has been the face of the BBC’s daily 2024 Paris Olympic ...
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Popular BBC Radio Berkshire presenter leaves after 18 years: Shake-up at BBC Radio Berkshire as much loved mid-morning presenter Sarah Walker has bid farewell ...
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