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Dame Esther Rantzen: That's Life! presenter, Childline founder and campaigner for assisted dying

Dame Esther Rantzen: That's Life! presenter, Childline founder and campaigner for assisted dying
BBC Entertainment Wednesday 30 September 2026, 18:10 UTC 1 min read
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The star presented That's Life! for two decades and set up two national helplines, including Childline.

The star presented That's Life! for two decades and set up two national helplines, including Childline.
Dame Esther Rantzen (PERSON) Childline (ORG)
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