This Is Your Life
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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43 Seasons • 1094 Episodes
30 min per episode
1955 – 2001
Premiered: Fri, Jul 29, 1955
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 43, Episode 28: “Episode 28”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Season 1
15 Episodes →
Season 2
19 Episodes →
Season 3
26 Episodes →
Season 4
31 Episodes →
Season 5
37 Episodes →
Season 6
28 Episodes →
Season 7
32 Episodes →
Season 8
31 Episodes →
Season 9
32 Episodes →
Season 10
18 Episodes →
Season 11
6 Episodes →
Season 12
26 Episodes →
Season 13
27 Episodes →
Season 14
26 Episodes →
Season 15
24 Episodes →
Season 16
29 Episodes →
Season 17
27 Episodes →
Season 18
28 Episodes →
Season 19
22 Episodes →
Season 20
31 Episodes →
Season 21
22 Episodes →
Season 22
32 Episodes →
Season 23
27 Episodes →
Season 24
24 Episodes →
Season 25
27 Episodes →
Season 26
23 Episodes →
Season 27
30 Episodes →
Season 28
25 Episodes →
Season 29
18 Episodes →
Season 30
14 Episodes →
Season 31
19 Episodes →
Season 32
27 Episodes →
Season 33
27 Episodes →
Season 34
29 Episodes →
Season 35
16 Episodes →
Season 36
35 Episodes →
Season 37
36 Episodes →
Season 38
22 Episodes →
Season 39
30 Episodes →
Season 40
25 Episodes →
Season 41
19 Episodes →
Season 42
24 Episodes →
Season 43
28 Episodes →
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Is Your Life
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What is This Is Your Life about?
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.
How many seasons does This Is Your Life have?
This Is Your Life comprises 43 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in This Is Your Life?
Key cast members in This Is Your Life include Michael Aspel.
Who created or directed This Is Your Life?
This Is Your Life was developed and directed by Not specified.