Esther Rantzen

Esther Rantzen is an English journalist and television presenter, best known for hosting the BBC series That's Life! from 1973 to 1994. Born on June 22, 1940, Rantzen has made significant contributions to television and society. She is the founder of Childline, a helpline for children, which she established in 1986, and The Silver Line, which aims to combat loneliness in older people's lives, founded in 2012. Rantzen has been recognized for her work and was awarded an OBE for services to broadcasting in 1991, a CBE for services to children in 2006, and was made a Dame in 2015 for her services to children and older people. She is also a patron for several charities, including Operation Encompass and Silver Stories.