That's Life!

1973 – 1994Show21 seasons421 episodes

72
GoodGoodWatch score
72
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

A magazine-style television series on BBC1 which was broadcast from May 1973 to June 1994, presented by Esther Rantzen, with various changes of co-presenters. The show presented hard-hitting investigations alongside satire and occasional light entertainment.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Facts

May 26, 1973 · June 11, 1994 · Ended

First aired
May 26, 1973
Last aired
June 11, 1994
Status
Ended
Length
21 seasons · 421 episodes
Genres
Documentary, Comedy, Family, News
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is That's Life! worth watching?"

Questions about That's Life!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is That's Life! worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7).

Is That's Life! okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch That's Life!?

421 h

About 421 hours: 421 episodes in 21 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1973 to 1994.

Will That's Life! make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly satire (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch That's Life!?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.