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Esther!

Dame Esther Rantzen was one of Britain's most popular presenters. Best known for That's Life, she was a trailblazer and campaigner. Katie Razzall reflects on her career and legacy.

Dame Esther Rantzen was one of Britain's most successful and popular presenters. She began working for the BBC in the mid-1960s, but was best known for the long-running series That's Life, which blended campaigns with humour. A trailblazer, who took up many causes - including setting up the charity Childline. Katie Razzall looks back on Esther's career and legacy with her friends and former colleagues.

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