Esther Rantzen
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Esther Rantzen has been mentioned in one podcast episode on John R. Miles (Nov 2026). Host of the TV programme 'That's Life' who revealed Nicholas Winton's scrapbook on air, prompting survivors to stand and acknowledge him — a poignant moment in the Winton story.
Dame Esther Louise Rantzen was an English journalist and television presenter who presented the BBC television series That's Life! for 21 years, from 1973 until 1994. She worked with various charitable causes and founded the charities Childline, a helpline for children, in 1986, and The Silver Line, designed to combat loneliness in older people's lives, in 2012.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2026 on John R. Miles |
| Role | Television presenter / journalist |
| Affiliation | That's Life (BBC) |
Who talks about Esther Rantzen on podcasts?
Esther Rantzen came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2026 on John R. Miles.
What is Esther Rantzen mentioned alongside?
Esther Rantzen is most often mentioned alongside Nicholas Winton, Kindertransport and That's Life.
Mentioned together: Nicholas Winton, Kindertransport, That's Life, BBC