This Is Your Life(1955)
This Is Your Life Synopsis
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.
This Is Your Life (1955) is a documentary series that premiered on July 29, 1955, spanning 43 seasons and 1094 episodes. It stars Michael Aspel. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1955-07-29
- Last aired:
- 2001-12-28
This Is Your Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
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This Is Your Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 9 ratings.
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This Is Your Life – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream This Is Your Life?
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How many seasons of This Is Your Life are there?
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This Is Your Life has 43 seasons and 1094 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on July 29, 1955.
Is This Is Your Life still running?
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No. This Is Your Life is marked as canceled, with the final episode airing on December 28, 2001.
Who is in the cast of This Is Your Life?
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This Is Your Life (1955) stars Michael Aspel. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is This Is Your Life any good?
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This Is Your Life (1955) is rated 6.7 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.