Esther Rantzen
Born on 22nd of June 1940
Born 1940 - English television presenter and producer.
Educated at Somerville College, Oxford. Joined the BBC in 1963 making sound effects for radio drama. Moved into research; writing, producing and presenting That’s Life (1973-94), a programme based on investigative journalism. Hosted a teatime talkshow on BBC, called Esther, which gained two BAFTA nominations. Won BAFTAs Richard Dimbleby Award for factual TV in 1988. Campaigns against child abuse and drug addiction.
Links:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/5087578.stm BBC's page
More famous Britons here
Contributors: Do you have a site related to Esther Rantzen?
Supply some content
for this page and we will gladly add a link to your site. Email here.
5937 views since 5th February 2007
Brit Quote: |
|
On this day: |