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https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/sep/30/esther-rantzen-dies
I’m sure many of us remember That’s Life from the 80s, but Dame Esther became a tireless campaigner later in life and will long be remembered for the work she did to try to legalise assisted dying.
My most sincere condolences to her family and friends.
The go to person when your parents didn’t allow you to do something as a kid. You threatened them with Childline.
RIP Esther.
A truly remarkable woman probably doesn’t really justify what she achieved for people who had no voice.
The more I know the less I understand.
I used to watch Ester Rantzen and her team presents That’s Life on Sunday Evening an entertaining program. She was once arrested for obstructing the pavement while filming in the street for That’s Life. And one of her team did a separate program where he tried different professions. One was as an on course bookmaker. As for Esther I didn’t know she did “Who Do You Think You Are” in the early noughties I think I would like to see that.
As for campaigning for Assisted Dying, I was aware of that and it was close to my heart for a long time. Don’t get me wrong other avenues should be explored first like better living for the sick and elderly and it should be agreed by at least 2 independent doctors, and be the wishes of the patience before they reach that stage. However no doctor would tell their patience you’ve X amount of months to live.
You've got to accentuate the positive.
Eliminate the negative.
Latch on to the affirmative.
Don't mess with mister in between.-------------------------------------------------------
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