This Is Your Life

★ 6.4 /10 8 votes

July 29, 1955 43 Seasons 1094 Episodes 30 min Canceled

Documentary

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.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1955 • 15 Episodes

Season 2

1956 • 19 Episodes

Season 3

1957 • 26 Episodes

Season 4

1958 • 31 Episodes

Season 5

1959 • 37 Episodes

Season 6

1960 • 28 Episodes

Season 7

1961 • 32 Episodes

Season 8

1962 • 31 Episodes

Season 9

1963 • 32 Episodes

Season 10

1964 • 18 Episodes

Season 11

1969 • 6 Episodes

Season 12

1970 • 26 Episodes

Season 13

1971 • 27 Episodes

Season 14

1972 • 26 Episodes

Season 15

1973 • 24 Episodes

Season 16

1974 • 29 Episodes

Season 17

1975 • 27 Episodes

Season 18

1976 • 28 Episodes

Season 19

1977 • 22 Episodes

Season 20

1978 • 31 Episodes

Season 21

1979 • 22 Episodes

Season 22

1980 • 32 Episodes

Season 23

1981 • 27 Episodes

Season 24

1982 • 24 Episodes

Season 25

1983 • 27 Episodes

Season 26

1984 • 23 Episodes

Season 27

1985 • 30 Episodes

Season 28

1986 • 25 Episodes

Season 29

1987 • 18 Episodes

Season 30

1988 • 14 Episodes

Season 31

1989 • 19 Episodes

Season 32

1990 • 27 Episodes

Season 33

1991 • 27 Episodes

Season 34

1992 • 29 Episodes

Season 35

1993 • 16 Episodes

Season 36

1994 • 35 Episodes

Season 37

1995 • 36 Episodes

Season 38

1996 • 22 Episodes

Season 39

1997 • 30 Episodes

Season 40

1998 • 25 Episodes

Season 41

1999 • 19 Episodes

Season 42

2000 • 24 Episodes

Season 43

2001 • 28 Episodes

Key Information

                                    Network
                                    BBC One
                                

                                    Type
                                    Documentary
                                

                                    Rating
                                    6.4/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Country
                                    United Kingdom
                                

Cast & Crew

Eamonn Andrews

Self - Host

Michael Aspel

Self - Host

Peter Sallis

Self

Bebe Daniels

Self

Boris Karloff

Self

Catherine Cookson

Self - Guest

Kitty O'Neil

Self - Guest

Ralph Edwards

Self

Yvonne Bailey

Self

Ted Ray

Self

James Butterworth

Self

C. B. Fry

Self

Photos

Frequently Asked Questions

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,...

How many seasons does This Is Your Life have?

This Is Your Life has 43 seasons with 1094 episodes.

When did This Is Your Life premiere?

This Is Your Life premiered on July 29, 1955.

Is This Is Your Life still running?

No, This Is Your Life has ended. The final episode aired on December 28, 2001.

Where can I watch This Is Your Life?

This Is Your Life originally aired on BBC One. Check your local streaming services for availability.

What is the rating of This Is Your Life?

This Is Your Life has a rating of 6.4/10 based on user reviews.

What genre is This Is Your Life?

This Is Your Life is classified as Documentary.