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Release Year1955
Runtime43 Seasons
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes9
Director—
Writers—
TypeWeb Series
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast1 credited
Also Known AsThis Is Your Life
About This Is Your Life
This is Your Life is a British biographical television documentary, based on the 1952 American show of the same name. It was hosted by Eamonn Andrews from 1955 until 1964, and then from 1969 until his death in 1987 aged 64. Michael Aspel then took up the role of host until the show ended in 2003. It returned in 2007 as a one-off special presented by Trevor McDonald, which to date was its most recent airing. In the show the host surprises a special guest, before taking them through their life with the assistance of the 'big red book'. Both celebrities and non-celebrities have been 'victims' of the show. The show was originally broadcast live, and over its run it has alternated between being broadcast on the BBC and on ITV.
Directed by —, This Is Your Life leans on a strong ensemble — Michael Aspel — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1955.
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