The sound of Saturday night light entertainment, That's Life was a superb mix of silliness and seriousness. It led to the setting up of Childline, the first phone service for children in trouble or danger, mixed with dogs that say "sausages"
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From Childline to changing TV for ever: Esther Rantzen’s revolutionary life
Be it her pioneering approach to consumer injustice or her extraordinary tackling of systemic social issues, the broadcaster was at the forefront of what television could be