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This Is Your Life (TV Show)

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Biographical television show featuring a different guest each week.

Originally a radio show in the United States of America, created and hosted by Ralph Edwards, it transferred to television in 1951. It ran until 1961 with brief revivals in 1971-2 and in the 1980s.

A British version hosted by Eamonn Andrews ran from 1955 to his death in 1987, then by Michael Aspel until 2003, with a one-off revival in 2007.

An Australian version ran from 1975-1980 and from 1995-2005 with various presenters.

A New Zealand version ran from 1984-2011.

There were versions in a number of other countries including Chile, Denmark, France, Israel, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Sweden and Spain.

Contents

How can I use this page?

The ultimate aim of Wikitree is to profile and connect everyone. So the aim of this page is to profile and connect everyone who appeared on This Is Your Life.

-Many guests may already have Wikitree profiles, if you find one please add its link to this page. If the page is connected to the Big Tree, please mark it Connected.
-The more notable guests probably have Wikipedia pages. This is a good starting point for research that may eventually lead to their being profiled or connected. You can hyperlink to their Wikipedia page by putting the link in square brackets. It is recommended you link to the text (wiki) so they read differently to people that already have Wikitree profiles. eg; Lupino Lane (wiki). If they are living individuals you can substitute the word "Living" for "wiki".
-For less notable guests you may have to do a bit of detective work. For UK guests, there will be clues on their programme page on the Big Red Book website (for example, see the page for Clarence Wolfe) such as birth location, birth year and they may have parents or siblings as guests.
-Try and find them on your usual genealogy sites, then see if they have relatives, or relatives of relatives on Wikitree they can connect to.
-Every guest on the US version is now on the index but they are all marked "N/C" until someone checks to see if they have a profile. The UK guests have mostly been checked and updated, but some may have been missed.
-If the guest has a profile that does not contain a lot of information you may wish to mark their appearance on This Is Your Life. If they have their own page on the UK BigRedBook website, you should link to that (eg "(Person) appeared on This Is Your Life in (year).") within the biography/chronology. At the bottom of the profile (often there is a section called See Also) you can connect to this page (eg "Indexed at This Is Your Life"). This will help direct browsing visitors to this page where they may find more people who interest them.
-Perhaps you can extend this page with indices for guests in your own country's version of the show?

Hosts

  • Ralph Edwards US host - connected
  • Ronald Reagan US host (2 episodes while Edwards was ill) - connected
  • Joseph Campanella US host (revived series) - N/C
  • David Frost US co-host (30th anniversary special)
  • Pat Sajak (Living) US host (2 specials)
  • Eamonn Andrews UK host - connected
  • Michael Aspel (Living) UK host
  • David Nixon (hosted the episode where Andrews was featured)
  • Trevor McDonald (Living) UK host (1 special)
  • Roger Climpson Australia host
  • Mike Munro Australia host
  • Bob Parker New Zealand host
  • Paul Holmes New Zealand host

Guests

US - Selected

http://www.classictvinfo.com/ThisIsYourLife/TIYLEpisodeList.htm

The NBC Radio Years 1946-50

The featured guests in these years were mostly unknown figures with ordinary occupations. (Unconnected people with profiles will have a bold N/C)

Broadcast date (US format) Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
4/27/1946Lawrence TranterParaplegic VeteranN/C
11/9/1948Paul JacksonParaplegic WWII VeteranN/C
11/16/1948Jonah HatfieldPioneer Who Participated in the 1893 Oklahoma Land RushN/C
11/23/1948Ada NelliganNew York Theatrical Wardrobe MistressN/C
11/30/1948John SextonElevator OperatorN/C
12/7/1948Lt. Cmdr. Sylvan Greene USNCo-Pilot of First Plane Fired Upon at Pearl HarborN/C
12/14/1948Bridgett Carr20 Year Old Dancer - Copacabana Night Club in New YorkN/C
12/21/1948John LagerborgNavy Man - Story Told Through 10 Year Old Son N/C
12/28/1948Grantland RiceSports WriterN/C
1/4/1949Harper JoyBusiness Executive & Ringling Bros. Circus ClownN/C
1/11/1949Herschel GruenbergRepublic Pictures Employee - Polio VictimN/C
1/18/1949Wolfe GilbertSong WriterN/C
1/25/1949Harry SteffelMan on the StreetN/C
2/1/1949Patricia BraunDepartment Store Sales ClerkN/C
2/8/1949Ralph G. NeppelDisabled 25 Year Old Iowa Farmer - Congressional Medal of Honor RecipientN/C
2/15/1949Katherine EdelmanIrish Immigrant - Writer of Greeting Card VersesN/C
2/22/1949Dr. David D. OakIndiana Country DoctorN/C
3/1/1949Lee Roy 'Lasses' WhiteVaudeville/Film StarN/C
3/8/1949Audie MurphyMost Decorated Soldier of World War IIConnected
3/15/1949Mary McLeod BethuneEducatorN/C
3/22/1949Tris SpeakerBaseball PlayerN/C
3/29/1949Claude Rice81 Year Old San Francisco Cable Car OperatorN/C
4/5/1949Merian CooperFilm Director/ProducerN/C
4/12/1949Joe GalbreathOklahoma RancherN/C
4/19/1949Elizabeth BoonAspiring TWA HostessN/C
4/26/1949Sam CanzonaItalian Organ GrinderN/C
5/3/1949Joe PierceBlind Veteran - Bataan Death March SurvivorN/C
5/10/1949Margaret KesslerNew Zealand Immigrant Fighting Polio - Naturalized on ShowN/C
5/17/1949Patrick & Magdalen DevineGolden Wedding Anniversary Broadcast from Racine, WIN/C
5/24/1949Barney RossPrize FighterN/C
5/31/1949Brig. General La Verne G. SaundersWest Point Football Star - Retired GeneralN/C
6/7/1949Rev. Jack GeeneEpiscopal Minister Fighting Multiple SclerosisN/C
6/14/1949'This Is Your Life' PanoramaReview of Season with Updates
9/21/1949Lou KlatsgowNY Taxi Driver & Brooklyn Dodgers FanN/C
9/28/1949Guy LombardoOrchestra LeaderN/C
10/5/1949Charles Brady KingInventor Who Drove First Automobile in DetroitN/C
10/12/1949Marybarbara McDonough19 Year Old Auditioning for the "Ice Follies"N/C
10/19/1949Ruby BurfordSmall Town Telephone OperatorN/C
10/26/1949Capt. Billy BryantShowboat CaptainN/C
11/2/1949Mrs. Erna Arnstein RexShow Done As Elaborate Halloween PrankN/C
11/9/1949Maj. Peter OrtizOSS Operative in WWII EuropeN/C
11/16/1949Marian GoldwynPolio StoryN/C
11/23/1949General James W. MooreCivil War VeteransN/C
11/23/1949Commander Theodore A. PenlandCivil War VeteransN/C
12/7/1949Dr. William Lowry Pressly1949 Family Doctor of the YearN/C
12/14/1949Lillian PlomLady BarberN/C
12/21/1949Robert MitchellMitchell Boys Choir FounderN/C
12/28/1949Dick and Edith KlenhardSubjects Surprised at END of Show!N/C
1/4/1950Bob GundersonBlind Ham Radio OperatorN/C
1/11/1950Convict "Johnny X"Ex-Convict - Broadcast from Illinois State Penetentiary, Joliet, ILN/C
1/18/1950Charles PercyMan of the YearN/C
1/25/1950Capt. Edward Ellsberg USN (Retired)Navy Salvage ExpertN/C
2/1/1950Billie BurkeStage/Film/Radio/Television StarConnected
2/15/1950"David Doe"Recovering Alcoholic - Broadcast from Salvation Army Mission in Los Angeles, CAN/C
2/22/1950Maurine HannahSelected by telephone call at randomN/C
3/1/1950Charlie McCarthyRadio Star [Voiced by Edgar Bergen]N/C
3/8/1950Charlie McCarthyRadio Star [Voiced by Edgar Bergen]
3/15/1950Claire PhillipsWoman Spy in WWII PhilippinesN/C
3/22/1950Leo UrbanskiFire ChiefN/C
3/29/1950Capt. Charles Ward ThomasCoast Guard HeroN/C
4/5/1950Walter GordonChairman of California Adult Authority BoardN/C
4/12/1950Emma Crooks GilbertMinister's WifeN/C
4/19/1950John E. 'Beans' ReardonBaseball UmpireN/C
4/26/1950Mabel StarkCircus Animal TrainerN/C
5/3/1950Francis WeeksTruck DriverN/C
5/9/1950Lee HowardAdventurer & Pioneer New Network, New DayN/C
5/16/1950Shelton BrooksSong WriterN/C
5/23/1950Andrew BegayWorld War II Navajo Code TalkerN/C
5/30/1950Edyth ThomsonSchool TeacherN/C

The last 4 episodes were broadcast on CBS Radio rather than NBC

Transition to TV - The 1950s

The show arrived on the CBS network in May 1951 with an episode of Truth or Consequences (another Ralph Edwards production) serving as a pilot. The first regular series began in October the following year. (Unconnected people with profiles will have a bold N/C)

Broadcast date (US format) Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
5/24/1951Nacio Herb BrownComposerN/C
10/1/1952Laura Stone MarrMother of Milburn StoneN/C
10/8/1952Jimmy McHughSong WriterN/C
10/15/1952Joan CaulfieldCover Girl/Stage & Film StarN/C
10/22/1952Mary RossDetectiveN/C
10/29/1952Casey StengelNew York Yankees ManagerN/C
11/5/1952Dr. James Scott TempletonDoctorN/C
11/12/1952Jeanette MacDonaldFilm Star/SingerN/C
11/19/1952Billie ClevengerNBC Telephone OperatorN/C
11/26/1952Rev. Jim McClainRadio Personality who became Episcopal MinisterN/C
12/3/1952Mrs. Gus EdwardsTheatrical Troupe - Gave Many 'Stars' First BreakN/C
12/10/1952Sara BernerRadio/Film/Television StarN/C
12/17/1952Rock HudsonFilm StarN/C
12/24/1952Ruth EilerFamily Reunited for ChristmasN/C
12/31/1952Nellie LutcherSingerN/C
1/7/1953Dr. Frank SparksIndustrialist/College PresidentN/C
1/14/1953Roy Rogers'King of the Cowboys'N/C
1/21/1953Harris PottierCanadian World War II Veteran; survived 19 hours in the Atlantic after his ship was torpedoedN/C
1/28/1953Nadia ScarpittaAmerican Family Trapped in Wartime ItalyN/C
2/4/1953Lillian RothSingerN/C
2/11/1953Alett RadzaiCorneal Transplant PatientN/C
2/18/1953Gene BiscailuzLos Angeles County SheriffN/C
2/25/1953Dinah ShoreSinger/Television StarN/C
3/4/1953Frank T. CoffynAviation PioneerN/C
3/18/1953Helene RuthlingFounded 'Children's Ranch' in New MexicoN/C
3/25/1953Fifi D'OrsayStage/Film StarN/C
4/1/1953Arthur FranzFilm/Television StarN/C
4/8/1953Virginia MarmadukeNewspaperwomanN/C
4/15/1953Demetros ApostolonAirplane Crash SurvivorN/C
4/22/1953Eva McGownHumanitarian - Fairbanks, AlaskaN/C
4/29/1953Eddie JanisMusic PublisherN/C
5/6/1953Don DeForeFilm/Television StarN/C
5/13/1953Corny PearsonGrocery Clerk N/C
5/20/1953Fran AllisonTelevision Star - 'Kukla, Fran & Ollie'N/C
5/27/1953Hanna Bloch KohnerHolocaust SurvivorN/C
6/3/1953Ed WynnFilm/Radio/Television starN/C
6/10/1953Pat O'BrienFilm StarN/C
6/17/1953Vivian CosbyMagician/WriterN/C
6/24/1953Mary HealyFilm/Stage/Television StarN/C
9/30/1953Lily PonsOpera DivaN/C
10/7/1953John Robinson CatesSmall Town DruggistN/C
10/14/1953Mrs. Robert L. VannNewspaper Owner/PublisherN/C
10/21/1953Roy KeyserAmerican Guerilla in World War II PhilippinesN/C
10/28/1953Victor McLaglenFilm StarN/C
11/4/1953Lou BabcockSchool TeacherN/C
11/11/1953Eddie LeBaronFootball PlayerN/C
11/18/1953Rachel MellingerFashion Model - 'Mademoiselle' Jr. EditorN/C
11/25/1953Martha RayeTelevision Comedienne/SingerN/C
12/2/1953Eugenia RusselMacy's SalesgirlN/C
12/9/1953Toots ShorRestaurateurN/C
12/16/1953Edna GladneyFounded Child Adoption Home N/C
12/23/1953Eddie CantorFilm Star/ComedianN/C
12/30/1953Pansy Stockton'Sun Painting' ArtistN/C
1/6/1954Rev. Andrew Murray GriffinFormer Con-Man turned MinisterN/C
1/13/1954Hope EmersonCharacter ActressN/C
1/20/1954Rep. Douglas R. StringfellowUtah CongressmanN/C
1/27/1954Danny ThomasRadio/Television ComedianN/C
2/3/1954Alice MarbleTennis StarN/C
2/10/1954Col. Ruby BradleyArmy Nurse in World War II PhilippinesN/C
2/17/1954Cantor Gregor ShelkanCantor; Holocaust SurvivorN/C
2/24/1954Connie HainesSingerN/C
3/3/1954Thelma MorganChampion Dog BreederN/C
3/10/1954Mack SennettSilent Film ProducerN/C
3/17/1954Dr. Kate Pelham NewcombNorthwoods Wisconsin Country DoctorN/C
3/24/1954Smith RobinsonHumanitarianN/C
3/31/1954Jinx FalkenburgTelevision ModelN/C
4/7/1954Louis Silvie ZamperiniFormer Olympic Track Star & World War II Prisoner of War Turned MinisterN/C
4/14/1954Hal Foster'Prince Valiant' ArtistN/C
4/21/1954Marjorie WilliamsPast Director, Hollywood Studio ClubN/C
4/28/1954Jean HersholtFilm/Radio Star - HumanitarianN/C
5/5/1954George MardikianRestaurateur - Humanitarian Assistance to Displaced PersonsN/C
5/12/1954Emma Jo WengertFalsely Imprisoned For MurderN/C
5/19/1954Patrick Joseph KellySupervisor of NBC AnnouncersN/C
5/26/1954Alicia AlonsoBallerinaN/C
6/2/1954Mary AnnRecovering Narcotics AddictN/C
6/9/1954Tom MoorePioneer Film StarN/C
6/16/1954Frances NickmannChicago PolicewomanN/C
6/23/1954Gilda GrayStage Star - Tuberculosis VictimN/C
9/29/1954Bebe Daniels LyonFilm and BBC StarN/C
10/6/1954Kenneth PorterForced by War Injury to Stand Up for the Rest of his LifeN/C
10/13/1954Kenyon J. ScudderChino Prison SuperintendentN/C
10/20/1954Dorothy LamourFilm StarN/C
10/27/1954Capt. Roy Milton DavenportU.S. Navy Submarine Commander - Winner of Five Navy CrossesN/C
11/3/1954Joe E. BrownFilm Star/ComedianN/C
11/10/1954Ruth LoweSong WriterN/C
11/17/1954Dr. Norman Vincent PealeMinister/WriterN/C
11/24/1954Nellie Logan AdkinsSchoolteacherN/C
12/1/1954Stan Laurel and Oliver HardyFilm ComediansN/C
12/8/1954William A. WellmanFilm DirectorN/C
12/15/1954Dr. Laurence C. JonesEducator - 'Little Professor of Piney Woods'N/C
12/22/1954Clarinda Mason"Adopted" 300 Servicemen during World War IIN/C
12/29/1954Jennie GrossingerResort & Hotel Operator/ PhilanthropistN/C
1/5/1955Helen OstrowskiRussian Displaced Person/American CitizenN/C
1/12/1955Rev. Robert RichardsMinister - Olympic Pole Vault ChampionN/C
1/26/1955Eddie HamiltonChicago Cab DriverN/C
2/2/1955Andy DevineCowboy - Comedian - Film/Television StarN/C
2/9/1955Mae WilliamsSinger who overcame great adversityN/C
2/16/1955Capt. Samuel W. MagillWar HeroN/C
2/23/1955Yvonne KennedyBelgian Resistance FighterN/C
3/2/1955Clyde LambCartoonist/Ex-ConvictN/C
3/9/1955Carl J. SedlmayrCarnival Impresario - Royal American ShowN/C
3/16/1955Helen KelleherLady FarmerN/C
3/23/1955Mickey WalkerArtist/Ex-PrizefighterN/C
3/30/1955Walter BrennanFilm/Television StarN/C
4/6/1955Wayman R. PresleyRural Mail CarrierN/C
4/13/1955Mrs. Viola RuthChampion FiddlerN/C
4/20/1955Gale StormFilm/Television StarN/C
4/27/1955General Mark ClarkArmy GeneralN/C
5/4/1955Rene BelbenoitEscaped Devil's IslandN/C
5/11/1955Rev. Kiyoshi TanimotoMethodist Minister/Hiroshima SurvivorN/C
5/18/1955Marjorie LawrenceOpera Star - Polio VictimN/C
5/25/1955Van HeflinFilm StarN/C
6/1/1955Belle BakerSingerN/C
6/8/1955George Gregory Jr.New York City - 'Civil' Service CommissionerN/C
6/15/1955Frankie LaineSingerN/C
6/22/1955Dr. George Foote BondCountry Doctor in U.S. NavyN/C
9/28/1955George BurnsVaudeville/Television StarN/C
10/5/1955Llewellyn J. ScottFounded Washington D.C. HospiceN/C
10/12/1955Kathleen NorrisAuthor and HumanitarianN/C
10/19/1955John Weber Jr.Former Mental PatientN/C
10/26/1955Col. John Paul StappAir Force Doctor - Rocket Sled Test DriverN/C
11/2/1955Ilse StanleyGerman Jew Who Helped 400 People Escape the Nazi RegimeN/C
11/9/1955William 'Bill' BendixFilm/Radio/Television StarN/C
11/16/1955Julia JudgeOrphan - Dedicated her Life to Underprivileged ChildrenN/C
11/23/1955Daniele AlberghettiPatriarch of Musical FamilyN/C
11/30/1955Ralph VeadyDouble Amputee - Success Story N/C
12/7/1955Mrs. Alice LloydAppalachian Mountain EducatorN/C
12/14/1955Harold LloydFilm Comedian/HumanitarianN/C
12/21/1955Mary Noyes DunhamChristmas Family Reunion - Mother and 10 Children Together for the First TimeN/C
12/28/1955Marion DomenicaliAdoption StruggleN/C
1/4/1956Lew AyresFilm Star - Decorated World War II Conscientious ObjectorN/C
1/11/1956Henry Clay ConnerWar Hero N/C
1/18/1956Ruth StromerYuba City Flood VictimN/C
1/25/1956Mala PowersMovie Star/Survived Near Fatal Illness N/C
2/1/1956William HennesseyBoston PolicemanN/C
2/8/1956Cantor Bela HerskovitsCantorN/C
2/15/1956Virginia GrahamDancer/Television StarN/C
2/22/1956Dr. Catherine MacFarlaneDoctor - Renown Cancer SpecialistN/C
2/29/1956J. Harrison HeckmanRed Cross ExecutiveN/C
3/7/1956Joseph Jacob FossSouth Dakota Governor - World War II Marine AceN/C
3/14/1956Madame Marguerita SylvaOpera StarN/C
3/21/1956Reverend H. Park TuckerChaplain - Atlanta PenitentiaryN/C
3/28/1956Marion MillerFBI Communist InvestigatorN/C
4/4/1956Robert CummingsFilm/Television StarN/C
4/11/1956Ruth JoinerIndiana SchoolteacherN/C
4/18/1956Dore ScharyMGM Studio ExecutiveN/C
4/25/1956Marjorie RambeauFilm Star; Overcame Serious InjuryN/C
5/2/1956Joseph AnthonyTeenage Korean refugee who came to the U.S.N/C
5/9/1956The Late Richard J. FinneganEditor, Chicago Sun-Times N/C
5/16/1956Myrna LoyFilm Star - UNESCO CommissionerN/C
5/23/1956James B. HendryxMichigan Outdoor SportsmanN/C
5/30/1956Ruth SlenczynskaConcert PianistN/C
6/6/1956Milton Berle'Mr. Television'N/C
6/13/1956Alice Middleton McDougallLusitania SurvivorN/C
6/20/1956Gilbert RolandFilm StarN/C
9/26/1956Georgia BowenFounded Foster Home for Handicapped Children N/C
10/3/1956Loring 'Red' NicholsBand LeaderN/C
10/10/1956Alexandra TolstoyAnti-Communist - Daughter of Leo TolstoyConnected
10/17/1956Col. Dean E. HessFighter Pilot/Minister - Assisted Korean War OrphansN/C
10/24/1956Ernest BorgnineFilm/Television StarN/C
10/31/1956Darlene MillerOrphaned Farm Children - Struggled to Remain Together as a FamilyN/C
11/7/1956Agness UnderwoodLady EditorN/C
11/14/1956Ernest BreechFord Motors ExecutiveN/C
11/21/1956Lou CostelloComedian/Film StarN/C
11/28/1956Alice Princess SiwundhlaAfrican Woman Attending College in USAN/C
12/5/1956Phil ThatcherEx-ConvictN/C
12/12/1956Tennessee Ernie FordFilm/Recording StarN/C
12/19/1956Pearl RoutonFlorist/HumanitarianN/C
12/26/1956Thomas OrleyHungarian RefugeeN/C
1/2/1957Mike MasaokaNisei VeteranN/C
1/9/1957Gladys WorkmanHard-Luck StoryN/C
1/16/1957Jack DempseyFormer World Heavyweight ChampionN/C
1/23/1957Gloria SwansonFilm StarN/C
1/30/1957Commander Hugh Barr Miller Jr.World War II Survival Story (Ronald Reagan filled in as hostN/C
2/6/1957Constance HopeCelebrity Publicist (Reagan filled in as hostN/C
2/13/1957Katya SkotnickiRussian Refugee - GI Love StoryN/C
2/20/1957Duke KahanamokuOlympic Hero/Sheriff/'Father of SurfingN/C
2/27/1957Arries Ann Ward95 Year Old Former SlaveN/C
3/6/1957Lawrence WelkOrchestra Leader/TV StarN/C
3/13/1957Ivy Baker PriestU.S. TreasurerN/C
3/20/1957Dr. George Hays GaleCountry DoctorN/C
3/27/1957Maureen O'HaraFilm StarN/C
4/3/1957Buster KeatonFilm ComedianN/C
4/10/1957Tommy SandsTeenage SingerN/C
4/17/1957Lt. Edward N. Bliss Jr.Public DefenderN/C
4/24/1957Lila LeeSilent Film StarN/C
5/1/1957Minnie PearlGrand Old Opry StarN/C
5/8/1957Ted HusingSports Announcer N/C
5/15/1957Ruth DavisMother of Bette DavisConnected
5/22/1957Dr. Lee De ForestInventor/ScientistN/C
5/29/1957Thelma WhiteVaudeville Star/Agent - Survived Serious IllnessN/C
6/5/1957Rachel SaintEcuador MissionaryN/C
6/12/1957Jesse L. LaskyPioneer Film ProducerN/C
6/19/1957Guy GabaldonMarine War HeroN/C
9/25/1957Phil HarrisFilm Star/MusicianN/C
10/2/1957Vincent TracyRecovering Alcoholic - Founded Rehabilitation CenterN/C
10/9/1957Gladys Feldman BrahamEx-Ziegfeld GirlN/C
10/16/1957Frank LovejoyRadio/Film/Television StarN/C
10/23/1957Giselle MacKenzieSingerN/C
11/6/1957Ronnie DeauvilleSinger/Polio VictimN/C
11/13/1957Billy GrahamEvangelistN/C
11/20/1957Boris KarloffFilm StarN/C
12/4/1957Marie KillileaCerebral Palsy Foundation Supporter - Daughter Afflicted by DiseaseN/C
12/11/1957Dennis WeaverTelevision StarN/C
12/18/1957Lela ElliotChristmas Family Reunion with Sons in Overseas ServiceN/C
12/25/1957Ralph A. EdwardsLonesome Lake (British ColumbiaN/C
1/1/1958Dr. Sue SikkingAccident Victim / Unity MinisterN/C
1/8/1958Jimmy GleasonFilm StarN/C
1/15/1958Ida LupinoFilm/Television StarN/C
1/22/1958Randall HarrisWar Hero - TeacherN/C
1/29/1958Frances FarmerFilm Star/Nervous BreakdownN/C
2/5/1958Dr. Dennis BranchTennessee Doctor's Triumph Over Prejudice and IgnoranceN/C
2/12/1958Jesse StuartAuthor/ Heart Attack Victim - American Heart Association SpokesmanN/C
2/19/1958Helen KaneStage Star/Creator of 'Boop-Boop-A-Doop'N/C
2/26/1958Martha SmithOvercame Lifetime of AdversityN/C
3/5/1958Belden PaulsonFormed Organization to Assist Italian RefugeesN/C
3/12/1958Ben AlexanderChild Film StarN/C
3/19/1958Harry WarrenSong WriterN/C
3/26/1958Donna ReedFilm/Television StarN/C
4/2/1958Felix McCoolMarine War HeroN/C
4/9/1958Neil SchaffnerTent Show ImpresarioN/C
4/16/1958Roberta SherwoodSingerN/C
4/23/1958Jessie StewardDouble Amputee/ModelN/C
4/30/1958Father Bernard Hubbard'Glacier Priest'N/C
5/7/1958Casey TibbsRodeo ChampionN/C
5/14/1958Hugh BentleyCitizen Against Vice - Hometown Clean-UpN/C
5/21/1958Harry MomitaJapanese Immigrant - Unwavering Devotion to USAN/C
5/28/1958Kirk DouglasFilm StarN/C
6/4/1958Conrad HiltonHotel MagnateN/C
6/11/1958Harvey L. 'Mike' FettersIowa MailmanN/C
6/18/1958Leo SeligmanCriminal RehabilitationN/C
6/25/1958James GarnerTelevision StarN/C
9/24/1958Steve AllenTelevision PersonalityN/C
10/1/1958Roy CampanellaParalyzed Baseball PlayerN/C
10/8/1958Mrs. Alfred Abeles'Mother' to Displaced RefugeesN/C
10/15/1958Eddie AlbertFilm/Stage/Television Star/SingerN/C
10/22/1958Chester GouldCreator of 'Dick Tracy'N/C
10/29/1958Mrs. Olga LittleDenver PioneerN/C
11/5/1958Colonel Tim McCoyWestern StarN/C
11/12/1958Colleen TownsendGave Up Film Career for Church WorkN/C
11/19/1958Sadie GlommenMother of 7 in ServiceN/C
11/26/1958Jim BackusRadio/Film Star - Voice of 'Mr. Magoo'N/C
12/3/1958Rear Admiral Samuel G. FuquaPearl Harbor HeroN/C
12/10/1958Lauritz MelchiorOperatic TenorN/C
12/17/1958Coy and Goldie WatsonSilent Film Pioneers - Large FamilyN/C
12/24/1958Danny DaveyUPS Driver - Aids IndiansN/C
12/31/1958Marie WilsonComedienne/HumanitarianN/C
1/7/1959General Carlos RomuloPhilippine War Hero/StatesmanN/C
1/14/1959Harry and Allison NealConcert Pianists - Traveling By BusN/C
1/21/1959Jimmie RodgersSingerN/C
1/28/1959Robb WhiteWriter - Bought and Lived On Tropical IslandN/C
2/4/1959Justice William E. PowersBlind Rhode Island Supreme Court Judge N/C
2/18/1959Desmond DossWar Hero - Conscientious ObjectorN/C
2/25/1959Zaddie BunkerFlying great-grandmotherN/C
3/4/1959Ted LewisEntertainerN/C
3/11/1959Col. Serge ObolenskyRussian Expatriate - OSS OfficerN/C
3/18/1959Dr. Caleb ChuChinese Doctor in Kentucky N/C
3/25/1959Dr. Mungai NjorogeAfrican DoctorN/C
4/1/1959Ann BlythFilm StarN/C
4/8/1959Roger WilliamsPianist/ComposerN/C
4/15/1959Leo CarrilloStage/Film/Television Star - Ancestral Ties to History of CaliforniaN/C
4/22/1959Dr. Max NussbaumGerman Rabbi Who Resisted NazisN/C
4/29/1959Sidonie FlaccoCured of CancerN/C
5/13/1959Major General Holger Nelson ToftoyPioneered US Missile ProgramN/C
5/20/1959Janet BlairFilm/Television StarN/C
5/27/1959William H. YoungPrivate DetectiveN/C
6/3/1959Lt. James ObenaufAir Force HeroN/C
6/10/1959Frank CapraFilm DirectorN/C
6/17/1959Lucille WarneckePolio Victim - Adopted Japanese ChildrenN/C
6/24/1959Dick ClarkDisc JockeyN/C
9/30/1959Lowell ThomasAuthor/Traveler/Radio PersonalityN/C
10/7/1959Calla VarnerEducatorN/C
10/14/1959Archie MooreWorld Light-Heavyweight Champion N/C
10/21/1959Mira SlovakCzechoslovakian Pilot - Escaped Iron CurtainN/C
10/28/1959Charlie RugglesFilm StarN/C
11/4/1959Count Felix Von LucknerWorld War I German Naval officer & adventurerN/C
11/18/1959Dr. Thomas A. DooleyDoctor - Humanitarian Efforts in South Viet NamN/C
11/25/1959Bill SternSportscaster, Overcame Narcotics AddictionN/C
12/2/1959Bobby DarinSingerN/C
12/9/1959Florence AndersonWardrobe MistressN/C
12/16/1959Selma HerbertWAC MajorN/C
12/23/1959Bill PozonelYugoslav Refugee - Eight Year Struggle to Enter U.S.A.N/C
12/30/1959Carolyn JonesFilm/Television StarN/C


The 1960s

Broadcast date (US format) Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
1/6/1960Nat King ColeSingerN/C
1/13/1960Dr. Martin PalmerPioneer Speech PathologistN/C
1/20/1960Don McNeillRadio PersonalityN/C
1/27/1960Karen RogersTeenage Polio VictimN/C
2/3/1960Stephen BoydFilm StarN/C
2/10/1960William KirkHumanitarian - Head of International Social Service OrganizationN/C
2/17/1960Johnny LongdenJockeyN/C
3/2/1960Mervyn LeRoyMotion Picture Producer/DirectorN/C
3/9/1960Harry BlackstoneMagicianN/C
3/16/1960Toni Lee ScottSinger/AmputeeN/C
3/23/1960Carl ReinerTelevision Star/WriterN/C
3/30/1960Billy BartyFilm/TV Star - Little PersonN/C
4/6/1960Devere Frank BakerMormon Adventurer - Sailed Raft to HawaiiN/C
4/13/1960Oscar HoweNative American ArtistN/C
4/20/1960Rossano BrazziFilm Star N/C
4/27/1960Jesse OwensOlympic Gold MedalistN/C
5/4/1960Betty HahnMother Who Overcame AdversityN/C
5/11/1960Alexander MacIvorWar Hero N/C
5/18/1960Ken MurrayStage, Screen & Television ComedianN/C
6/1/1960Bea KnightBreeder of Champion St. BernardsN/C
6/8/1960Tony PastorMusician/SingerN/C
6/15/1960Charles BoswellBlind GolferN/C
6/22/1960Frank BrocatoChief Collector For Marineland of the PacificN/C
6/29/1960Charles CoburnFilm StarN/C
9/25/1960Maria SpirtosGreek Immigrant, Ohio's Mother of America 1958 - Lifetime of HardshipsN/C
10/2/1960Hans MauchIce Follies Skating Star: 'Frack' of 'Frick & Frack'N/C
10/9/1960Dr. Richard RicklefsRural Doctor in Northern CaliforniaN/C
10/16/1960Frankie VaughnSingerN/C
10/23/1960Joe LouisFormer World Heavyweight ChampionN/C
10/30/1960Cliff ArquetteTelevision PersonalityN/C
11/6/1960Rev. Clinton H. GoodwinEx-Convict - now MinisterN/C
11/13/1960William ButlerAssistant Chief Ranger - Mt. Ranier National ParkN/C
11/20/1960Archbishop Bernard J. SheilFounder of Catholic Youth OrganizationN/C
11/27/1960Robert StackFilm/Television StarN/C
12/11/1960Johnny GrantDisc Jockey - 'Mayor' of HollywoodN/C
12/18/1960Jayne MansfieldFilm StarN/C
12/25/1960Frank L. BogartRailroad ConductorN/C
1/1/1961Norman AlleyPhotographerN/C
1/8/1961William FrawleyFilm/Television StarN/C
1/15/1961Connie FrancisSingerN/C
1/22/1961Robert HortonTelevision StarN/C
1/29/1961Benny HochmanPolish Displaced PersonN/C
2/5/1961Ole OlsenComedianN/C
2/12/1961Peter PalmerFilm StarN/C
2/19/1961Richard ArlenFilm StarN/C
2/26/1961Lenore ConnHam Radio OperatorN/C
3/5/1961Dr. Edmond SouchonNew Orleans Doctor/Jazz MusicianN/C
3/12/1961Judge Burch DonahueJudge - Polio VictimN/C
3/19/1961Sara VefferDutch Family - Hid from Nazis 1000 Days in One RoomN/C
3/26/1961Debbie ReynoldsFilm StarN/C
4/2/1961Harry RubySong WriterN/C
4/9/1961Dr. Bob PierceFounded 'World Vision' Aid OrganizationN/C
4/23/1961Hermione GingoldEnglish Comedienne - Stage/Film/TelevisionN/C
4/30/1961Dale RobertsonFilm/Television StarN/C
5/7/1961Father James G. JonesFounder of a Half Way House for ConvictsN/C
5/14/1961Lillian Kinkela KeilWar NurseN/C
5/21/1961Carey OrrCartoonistN/C
5/28/1961Rafer JohnsonOlympic Gold MedalistN/C
6/4/1961Joseph A. WalkerTest PilotN/C
6/11/1961Dave ChasenRestaurateurN/C
6/18/1961Jackson Wheeler Jr.Young Adventurer N/C

This Is Your Life was cancelled in 1961.

1970s Revival

Broadcast date (US format) Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
1/21/1971Ruth BuzziTelevision Star/ComedienneN/C
1/28/1971Peter GravesFilm/Television StarN/C
2/4/1971Pearl BaileySingerN/C
2/11/1971Jonathan WintersTelevision Star/ComedianN/C
2/18/1971Karen and Richard CarpenterBrother & Sister Recording ArtistsN/C
2/25/1971Phyllis DillerComedienneN/C
3/4/1971Johnny CashSingerN/C
3/11/1971Stan MusialBaseball PlayerN/C
3/18/1971Bette DavisFilm StarN/C
3/25/1971Andy GriffithFilm/Television StarN/C
4/1/1971Jose FelicianoBlind SingerN/C
4/8/1971Carol ChanningFilm/Stage StarN/C
4/15/1971Ray MayFootball PlayerN/C
4/29/1971Shirley JonesFilm/Stage/Television StarN/C
5/6/1971James BrolinTelevision StarN/C
5/13/1971Junior SamplesTelevision Star/ComedianN/C
5/20/1971Ethel MermanFilm/Stage StarN/C
9/19/1971Irene RyanTelevision/Stage StarN/C
9/26/1971Pat BooneSingerN/C
10/3/1971June AllysonMovie StarN/C
10/10/1971Joe FrazierWorld Heavyweight ChampionN/C
10/17/1971Ann-MargretStage/Film StarN/C
10/24/1971Herschel BernardiFilm/Stage StarN/C
10/31/1971Nanette FabrayFilm StarN/C
11/7/1971Bill BixbyTelevision StarN/C
11/14/1971Earl WilsonColumnistN/C
11/21/1971Ruth GordonFilm StarN/C
11/28/1971Dick HughesProvided Aid to Saigon OrphansN/C
12/5/1971Gen. Omar BradleyWorld War II GeneralN/C
12/12/1971Cliff RobertsonFilm/Television StarN/C
1/12/1972Don RicklesComedianN/C
1/19/1972Vikki CarrSingerN/C
1/26/1972LeRoy 'Satchel' PaigeBaseball LegendN/C
2/2/1972Jackie CooganFilm/Television StarN/C
2/9/1972Chad EverettTelevision StarN/C
2/16/1972Barbara EdenTelevision Star N/C
2/23/1972Richard CrennaRadio/Film/Television StarN/C
3/1/1972Ken CurtisFilm/Television StarN/C
9/24/1972Alexis SmithFilm/Stage StarN/C
10/1/1972Greg MorrisTelevision StarN/C
10/8/1972Michael E. FishAerospace Recovery & Rescue ParamedicN/C
10/22/1972Harold KrentsBlind - Subject of 'Butterflies Are Free'N/C
11/5/1972Totie FieldsComedienneN/C
11/12/1972Johnny BenchBaseball PlayerN/C
11/19/1972David HartmanTelevision StarN/C
11/26/1972Mary MartinFilm/Stage starN/C
12/3/1972Joel McCreaFilm StarN/C
1/28/1973Robert J. BurkePolicemanN/C
2/4/1973Louise Treadwell (Mrs. Spencer) TracyOperated Clinic for the DeafN/C
2/11/1973Dana AndrewsFilm StarN/C
2/18/1973Glenn FordFilm StarN/C
2/25/1973Anne BaxterFilm StarN/C
3/4/1973Suzanne PleshetteTelevision StarN/C
3/11/1973Peggy LeeSingerN/C
3/18/1973Vincent PriceFilm StarN/C
5/7/1973Morey AmsterdamTelevision Star/ComedianN/C
2/26/1981Charlton HestonActor/Movie StarN/C
2/26/1981Rodney DangerfieldComedian/Film StarN/C

The show on 26 Feb 1981 was a 30th anniversary special, co-hosted by Edwards and David Frost, featuring two celebrity "lives".

The Campanella years

The show returned in 1983 in syndication with new host Joe Campanella.

Broadcast date (US format) Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
9/24/1983Rolf BenirschkeFootball PlayerN/C
10/1/1983Brig. General Charles "Chuck" YeagerAir Force Test PilotN/C
10/8/1983Sammy CahnSong WriterN/C
10/15/1983Sally StruthersTelevision StarN/C
10/22/1983Vice Admiral James B. StockdaleFormer Prisoner of WarN/C
10/29/1983Lou FerrignoTelevision Star - BodybuilderN/C
11/5/1983Rita Webb SmithActivist Who Cleaned Up Her Harlem NeighborhoodN/C
11/12/1983William SampleFormed 'Sunshine Foundation' For Criminal RehabilitationN/C
11/19/1983Dom DeLuiseFilm/Television StarN/C
11/26/1983Judge Arthur KaplanJudge/ParamedicN/C
1/7/1984Mimi SilbertCriminal Rehabilitation ActivistN/C
1/14/1984Isabel SanfordTelevision StarN/C
1/21/1984Billy MillsOlympic Gold MedallistN/C
1/28/1984Barry SpanjaardAmerican Who Survived Bergen-Belsen N/C
2/4/1984Mickey RooneyFilm StarN/C
2/11/1984Mel BlancFamous Cartoon VoicesN/C
2/18/1984Marva CollinsEducatorN/C
3/3/1984Brad ParksParaplegic Who Pioneered Wheelchair TennisN/C
3/17/1984Ted KnightTelevision StarN/C
3/24/1984Bill JohnsonOlympic Gold MedallistN/C
3/31/1984Terry McGeeLifetime Struggle to Become DoctorN/C
4/7/1984Susan AntonEntertainerN/C
4/14/1984Ralph ShowersHandicapped - Built Ranch For Handicapped AdultsN/C
4/21/1984Garry MarshallTelevision ProducerN/C
4/28/1984John GoddardAdventurerN/C
5/5/1984Matthew LaborteauxTelevision StarN/C
5/12/1984Kathy MillerAccident Victim - Success StoryN/C
5/19/1984Scatman CrothersEntertainer/Television StarN/C
5/26/1984Dr. Elsie GiorgiDoctor - Celebrity & Inner-City PatientsN/C


Edwards' Return and Sajak Swansong

This Is Your Life's near-50 year run was brought to an end with three 1-hour specials with 2 guests each in 1987 (hosted by Edwards) and 1993 (hosted by Pat Sajak).

Broadcast date (US format) Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
4/19/1987Betty WhiteTV StarN/C
4/19/1987Dick Van DykeComedian/TV StarN/C
11/26/1987Barbara MandrellSinger/Comedian & Television StarN/C
11/26/1987Tim ConwayComedian/TV StarN/C
11/26/1993Kathie Lee GiffordTalk Show Host/SingerN/C
11/26/1993Roy ScheiderFilm/TV StarN/C

Ralph Edwards passed away in 2005.

UK: The BBC Years

The show launched in the United Kingdom with an episode in July 1955 where Eamonn Andrews, the intended host of the series was himself ambushed by the show's American originator, Ralph Edwards, and featured as the subject. The regular series presented by Andrews began in September 1955.

UK Series 1 (BBC)
Producer: T Leslie Jackson (series 1-8)

(Unconnected people with profiles will have a bold N/C)

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
29 Jul 1955Eamonn Andrews Radio and TV presenterConnected
25 Sep 1955Yvonne BaileyFormer Special Operations executiveConnected
23 Oct 1955Ted RayComedianConnected
20 Nov 1955James Butterworth Methodist ministerN/C
18 Dec 1955CB FrySports commentator and journalistConnected
1 Jan 1956Johanna Harris British Red Cross nurseN/C
15 Jan 1956Donald CampbellSpeed record breakerConnected
29 Jan 1956Joe Brannelly Musician/Music publisherN/C
12 Feb 1956Stanley MatthewsFootballerConnected
26 Feb 1956Henry Starling Market PorterN/C
11 Mar 1956Ida Cook (wiki)Novelist/CampaignerN/C
25 Mar 1956Lupino LaneActor/Theatre ManagerConnected
8 Apr 1956Hugh Oloff De WetArtistConnected
22 Apr 1956Elizabeth WildeSpinal Injury PatientN/C
6 May 1956Robert Stanford TuckRAF Fighter PilotN/C
20 May 1956Review edition


UK Series 2 (BBC)

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
1 Oct 1956Peter ScottConservationist, painter, sportsman and broadcasterConnected
15 Oct 1956Ada Reeve (wiki) ActressN/C
29 Oct 1956Peter MethvenRetired fire officerN/C
12 Nov 1956Sue RyderCharity activistConnected
26 Nov 1956Harry S Pepper (wiki)Songwriter, composer, actor, producerN/C
10 Dec 1956Compton MacKenzieWriterConnected
24 Dec 1956Maud FairmanCleanerN/C
31 Dec 1956Billy Smart (wiki)Circus owner and showmanN/C
7 Jan 1957Brian HessionClergyman, filmmaker and campaignerN/C
21 Jan 1957John BarbirolliConductor and cellistN/C
4 Feb 1957Duncan GuthrieCharity founderN/C
18 Feb 1957Esmond KnightActorConnected
4 Mar 1957Sammy McCarthy (wiki)BoxerN/C
18 Mar 1957Edwin MadronLifeboat coxswainN/C
1 Apr 1957Diana DorsActressConnected
15 Apr 1957Parry Jones (wiki)TenorN/C
29 Apr 1957Percy FloodCharity founderN/C
13 May 1957GH Elliott (wiki)Singer and dancerN/C
27 May 1957Stuart HibberdRadio BroadcasterConnected
24 Jun 1957Review edition

UK Series 3 (BBC)

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
30 Sep 1957Albert Whelan (wiki)Singer and entertainerN/C
7 Oct 1957Colin HodgkinsonFormer Royal Air Force pilotN/C
14 Oct 1957Vera LynnSinger and entertainerConnected
21 Oct 1957Arthur ChristiansenJournalist and newspaper editorN/C
28 Oct 1957The late John Logie BairdEngineer and inventorConnected
4 Nov 1957Richard Carr-GommCharity founder and former soldierConnected
11 Nov 1957Jack Train (wiki)ActorN/C
18 Nov 1957Edith Muriel PowellNurseN/C
25 Nov 1957Anne BrusselmansFormer resistance leaderN/C
2 Dec 1957Norman WisdomComedian and actorConnected
9 Dec 1957Victor SilvesterDancer, musician, band leaderConnected
16 Dec 1957Jack PetersonBoxerConnected
23 Dec 1957Lucy Jane DobsonRetired seamstressN/C
30 Dec 1957David BellBusinessman, campaigner, former soldierN/C
6 Jan 1958Matt BusbyFootball managerConnected
13 Jan 1958Minnie BarnardActress/theatrical dresserN/C
20 Jan 1958Gordon SteeleNaval officerN/C
27 Jan 1958Louie RamsayActressConnected
3 Feb 1958Tubby ClaytonAnglican clergymanConnected
10 Feb 1958Daniel Angel (wiki)Film ProducerN/C
17 Feb 1958Anna NeagleActorConnected
24 Feb 1958"Dapper" ChannonRetired SchoolmasterN/C
3 Mar 1958Frederick StoneRetired police constableN/C
10 Mar 1958Paul FieldFoster parent/CFT founderN/C
17 Mar 1958Noel Purcell (wiki)ActorN/C
24 Mar 1958Barbara CartlandNovelistConnected
31 Mar 1958Harry SecombeComedian, actor, singer, GoonConnected
14 Apr 1958Archie RoweLifeboat coxswainN/C
21 Apr 1958Humphrey LyttletonJazz musicianConnected
28 Apr 1958Francis CammaertsHeadmaster/former SOE agentN/C
5 May 1958A E Matthews (wiki)ActorN/C

UK Series 4 (BBC)

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
29 Sep 1958Jo CAPKARetired Czech pilotN/C
6 Oct 1958Jimmy EDWARDS Comedian and actorConnected
13 Oct 1958Andrew MILBOURNEFormer paratrooperN/C
20 Oct 1958Bella BURGERetired boxing promoterN/C
27 Oct 1958Tommy STEELE (Living)Singer, musician and actorConnected
3 Nov 1958Ronald SHINER (wiki)Comedian and actorN/C
10 Nov 1958James Edward WOODFormer Army sergeantN/C
17 Nov 1958Margaret Rowena JONESHousewifeN/C
24 Nov 1958John GRIFFITHSRetired tinplate worker and councillorN/C
1 Dec 1958Freddy BLOOM (wiki)Journalist, author and campaignerN/C
8 Dec 1958Bransby WILLIAMS (wiki)ActorN/C
15 Dec 1958Miriam MOSES (wiki)Retired politician and social reformerN/C
22 Dec 1958Elsie MULLOCKMatron with The Children's SocietyN/C
29 Dec 1958John VIDLERRetired prison governorN/C
5 Jan 1959Florence DESMOND (wiki)Actress and impersonatorN/C
12 Jan1959Noel DUCKWORTHAnglican priestN/C
19 Jan 1959Alfred Daniel WINTLERetired military officerN/C
26 Jan 1959Ted HEATH (wiki)Musician and big band leaderN/C
2 Feb 1959Andrew MACDONALDRetired doctor and missionaryN/C
9 Feb 1959Harriet COHENConcert pianistN/C
16 Feb 1959Willie HALL (wiki)Former footballerN/C
23 Feb 1959Reginald BLANCHFORDSt John Ambulance Area CommissionerN/C
2 Mar 1959Kenneth MOREActorConnected
9 Mar 1959Hugh Llewellyn GLYN HUGHESRetired military officerN/C
16 Mar 1959Miriam JOWETTBritish Red Cross officerN/C
23 Mar 1959Ted WILLIS (wiki)Screenwriter and playwrightN/C
30 Mar 1959Alfred SOUTHONFormer soldierN/C
6 Apr 1959Tiger SARLL (wiki)Adventurer, journalist and former soldierN/C
13 Apr 1959Mary WARDNurseN/C
20 Apr 1959Roy GILLRetired Royal Navy Reserve officerN/C
27 Apr 1959Stirling MOSSMotor racing driverConnected
4 May 1959Ethel GOLDSACKTeacherN/C
11 May 1959Tommy TRINDERComedianConnected

UK Series 5 (BBC)

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
31 Aug 1959Evelyn LAYEActress and singer Connected
7 Sep 1959Donald CASKIEChurch of Scotland ministerN/C
14 Sep 1959Eva TURNEROpera singer and teacher N/C
21 Sep 1959Billy BUTLIN (wiki)Entrepreneur N/C
28 Sep 1959James SLATEREngineerN/C
5 Oct 1959Edmund ARBUTHNOTTClergyman and charity worker Connected
12 Oct 1959Louis LANGFORDTraveller and entrepreneur N/C
19 Oct1959O P JONESRetired pilot N/C
26 Oct 1959Richard HEARNE (wiki)Actor, comedian and writer N/C
2 Nov 1959Francoise RIGBYCharity founder N/C
9 Nov 1959John BARCLAYCharity founder N/C
16 Nov 1959Thomas DRAKEPhysiotherapist N/C
23 Nov 1959William MERRILEESPolice Chief Constable N/C
30 Nov 1959John LORDRegimental Sergeant Major N/C
7 Dec 1959Russ CONWAY Pianist and composerConnected
14 Dec 1959Stanley BISHOPJournalistN/C
21 Dec 1959Leonard STANMOREChauffeur N/C
28 Dec 1959Arthur ASKEYComedian and actor Connected
4 Jan 1960Robert OLDFIELDFormer Royal Navy stoker N/C
11 Jan 1960Alicia MARKOVA (wiki)Ballerina and choreographer N/C
18 Jan 1960Frederic MORENACharity founder N/C
25 Jan 1960Hilda ROWCLIFFEMissionary N/C
1 Feb 1960Thomas SALMONHumanitarian N/C
8 Feb 1960Harry WELCHMAN (wiki)Actor and singer N/C
15 Feb 1960Harry WEBBHumanitarian N/C
22 Feb 1960Nat GONELLATrumpeter and bandleaderN/C
29 Feb 1960David BARCLAYAir Ambulance officer N/C
7 Mar 1960Richard TODD (wiki)Actor N/C
14 Mar 1960Thomas BODKINLawyer, art historian and curatorN/C
21 Mar 1960Gracie FIELDSActress, singer and comedienne N/C
28 Mar 1960Michael ANSELLSoldier and show jumping rider and administrator Connected

UK Series 6 (BBC)

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
19 Sep 1960Leonard CHESHIRECharity founder and former RAF pilotConnected
26 Sep 1960George BENNETTCharity worker and former soldierN/C
3 Oct 1960David SHEPPARDClergyman and former cricketerN/C
10 Oct 1960Sybil THORNDIKEActressConnected
17 Oct 1960Clarence WOLFEAnglican priestN/C
24 Oct 1960Charles COWARDFormer soldierN/C
31 Oct 1960T E B CLARKE (wiki)ScreenwriterN/C
7 Nov 1960Helene JEANTY-RAVENFormer resistance workerN/C
14 Nov 1960Cyril SMITHConcert pianist and teacherN/C
21 Nov 1960Victor DE SPIGANOVICZWriter and humanitarianN/C
28 Nov 1960Bill HARTLEYRoyal Engineers Bomb Disposal OfficerN/C
5 Dec 1960Ellen Martha FIELDHumanitarianN/C
12 Dec 1960Anthony DEANE-DRUMMONDRoyal Signals OfficerN/C
19 Dec 1960John MILLSActorConnected
26 Dec 1960Richard BANCROFTPostmanN/C
2 Jan 1961Freddie MILLSBoxerN/C
9 Jan 1961William SIMPSONJournalist and former Royal Air Force bomber pilotN/C
16 Jan 1961Alan HERBERTNovelist, playwright and law reform activistConnected
23 Jan 1961Madame VACANIDancing teacherN/C
30 Jan 1961Elizabeth AMBRIDGEAdoptive motherN/C
6 Feb 1961Robert FAWCUSRetired doctorN/C
13 Feb 1961Flora ROBSON (wiki)ActressN/C
20 Feb 1961Edward Chad VARAH (wiki)Founder of The SamaritansN/C
27 Feb 1961James ZARBSuspected secret agent jailed in CairoN/C
6 Mar 1961Maryan RAWICZ PianistN/C
6 Mar 1961Walter LANDAUERPianistN/C
13 Mar 1961James CHIPPERFIELD (wiki)Circus animal trainerN/C
20 Mar 1961Anthony KIMMINSActor and film-makerConnected
27 March 1961Thomas COSMO JONESEx-SeamanN/C
3 Apr 1961Jessie MATTHEWSActress, dancer and singer Connected
10 Apr 1961Helen WILSONMissionary in ChinaN/C
17 Apr 1961Charlie CHESTERComedianConnected
24 Ap 1961Brunel COHENPolitician and double amputeeConnected
1 May 1961Godfrey WINN (wiki)Journalist, writer and actorN/C
8 May 1961Billy WRIGHTFootballerConnected
(note the 6 Feb 1961 edition was originally to have featured footballer Danny Blanchflower who declined to appear. The pre-recorded tribute to Robert Fawcus was broadcast in its place.)

UK Series 7 (BBC)

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
2 Oct 1961Max BYGRAVESEntertainerConnected
9 Oct 1961Mario BORRELLIItalian priest and charity workerN/C
16 Oct 1961Alastair PEARSONHighland Light Infantry OfficerN/C
23 Oct 1961Brian RIXActor and charity workerConnected
30 Oct 1961Derek DOOLEYFootballerConnected
6 Nov 1961Elizabeth TWISTINGTON HIGGINSPolio stricken dancer and artistConnected
13 Nov 1961Sandy MACPHERSONTheatre organist N/C
20 Nov 1961Ronald MENDAYHighland Light Infantry OfficerN/C
27 Nov 1961Harry DAYRoyal Marine and Royal Air Force pilot N/C
4 Dec 1961Peter FINCHActorConnected
11 Dec 1961Charlie DRAKEComedian, actor, writer and singerConnected
18 Dec 1961Timothy CAINSurvivor of destroyer HMS ElectraN/C
25 Dec 1961Isabella WOODFORDNurse and matron to Army OfficersN/C
1 Jan 1962David PARKScottish minerN/C
8 Jan 1962Sefton DELMER (wiki)Journalist and foreign correspondentN/C
15 Jan 1962COCO the Clown (wiki)Circus clownN/C
22 Jan 1962Jenny GLEEDCockney pub landlady N/C
29 Jan 1962Arthur E DAVIES (wiki)Musical directorN/C
5 Feb 1962Tom EVANSRoyal Navy officerN/C
12 Feb 1962David Pelham JAMES (wiki)Politician, author and adventurerN/C
19 Feb 1962Kenneth HORNERadio comedianConnected
26 Feb 1962Marie RAMBERTBallet dancer and teacherConnected
5 Mar 1962David BUTLERStudentN/C
12 Mar 1962Glen MOODY (wiki)Welsh light heavyweight boxerN/C
19 Mar 1962Kenneth COOKEShip's carpenter on SS Lulworth HillN/C
26 Mar 1962Tom BREAKSFireman N/C
2 Apr 1962Dora BRYANActressConnected
9 Apr 1962Bob OATWAYScrap merchant and charity workerN/C
16 Apr 1962Acker BILKClarinetist and jazz musicianConnected
23 Apr 1962Hester MEAKINScottish district nurseN/C
30 Apr 1962Joe FILLISTON100-year-old cricketerN/C
7 May 1962Ellaline TERRISSActress and singerConnected

UK Series 8 (BBC)

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
2 Oct 1962Rupert DAVIES (wiki)Maigret ActorN/C
9 Oct 1962Kenneth REVISRoyal Engineers bomb disposal officerN/C
16 Oct 1962Sydney MACEWANScottish priest and tenorN/C
23 Oct 1962Cleo LAINE (Living)Jazz singer and actressN/C
30 Oct 1962Arthur BALDWINServantN/C
6 Nov 1962Edith SITWELLPoet and criticConnected
13 Nov 1962Ben FULLERStage Door keeperN/C
20 Nov 1962Robert MCINTOSH (wiki)Aviation pioneerN/C
27 Nov 1962Mabel LETHBRIDGEPeggy the Chair GirlN/C
4 Dec 1962Stephen BEHAN Irish republicanConnected
11 Dec 1962Ruby MILLER (wiki)ActressN/C
18 Dec 1962Richard ATTENBOROUGHActorConnected
1 Jan 1963Daniel KIRKPATRICKCoxswainN/C
8 Jan 1963Michael WILSONEstablished Sunfield Children's HomeN/C
15 Jan 1963Dick HOSKINCharity organiserN/C
22 Jan 1963James CARROLLFormer East End police sergeantN/C
29 Jan 1963Uffa FOXBoat designer and sailing enthusiastConnected
5 Feb 1963George CUMMINSRoyal Artillery Officer N/C
12 Feb 1963Hattie JACQUESComedy actressConnected
19 Feb 1963Samuel Ironmonger DERRYRoyal Artillery OfficerConnected
26 Feb 1963Finlay CURRIE (wiki)ActorN/C
5 Mar 1963Phyllis LUMLEYFoster mother N/C
12 Mar 1963Ben LYONAmerican actorConnected
19 Mar 1963Bertie TIBBLENight watcher and blood donorN/C
26 Mar 1963Zena DARESinger and actressConnected
2 Apr 1963Victor WILLCOXUnemployed craftsmanN/C
16 Apr 1963Learie CONSTANTINECricketer, broadcast, lawyer and politicianN/C
23 Apr 1963Phyllis Holman RICHARDSFounder of an adoption societyN/C
30 Apr 1963Michael BENTINEComedian and actorConnected
7 May 1963Joe LOSS (wiki)Musician and band leaderN/C
14 May 1963Gladys AYLWARDEvangelical Christian missionary to ChinaN/C

UK Series 9 (BBC) Producer: Vere Lorrimer

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
3 Oct 1963Stratford JOHNS (wiki)ActorN/C
10 Oct 1963Alice STERNConcentration camp survivorN/C
17 Oct 1963Robert BOOTHBY (Grandfather)Conservative politicianConnectable
24 Oct 1963Bessie LOVEAmerican actressConnected
31 Oct 1963Joan STANTONBlind pianistN/C
7 Nov 1963Harry WORTHComedianConnected
14 Nov 1963John DODDLangley House Trust founderN/C
21 Nov 1963Ralph READERActor and producerN/C
28 Nov 1963Albert GUERISSE (wiki)Belgian resistance fighterN/C
5 Dec 1963Albert GUERISSE
12 Dec 1963Margaret LOCKWOODActressConnected
19 Dec 1963Franklin DAYTeenager blinded in an accidentN/C
2 Jan 1964Frederick Spencer CHAPMAN (wiki)British Army officerN/C
9 Jan 1964Frederick Spencer CHAPMAN
16 Jan 1964Thora HIRDActressConnected
23 Jan 1964Evelyn BARKDirector of International Affairs for the Red CrossN/C
30 Jan 1964Madge WATSONSuperintendent of Deep Sea Fishermen MissionN/C
30 Jan 1964Elsie WOODSuperintendent of Deep Sea Fishermen MissionN/C
6 Feb 1964Petula CLARK (Living)Actress and singerN/C
13 February 1964Derek MCCULLOCH (wiki)BBC radio presenterN/C
20 Feb 1964Bert MATTHEWSPearly King and charity workerN/C
27 Feb 1964Ted MOULT Farmer and broadcasterConnected
5 Mar 1964Dot PALMERFoster motherN/C
12 Mar 1964Teddy WINNRSPCA inspectorN/C
19 Mar 1964Barbara MULLEN (wiki)ActressN/C
26 Mar 1964Paul BURROUGHClergyman and former prisoner-of-warN/C
2 Apr 1964Sydney SCROGGIEDisabled hillwalker, writer and poetN/C
9 Apr 1964Ninette DE VALOISFounder of the Royal BalletN/C
16 Apr 1964Dominique PIREBelgian friar – recipient of Nobel Peace PrizeN/C
23 Apr 1964Olivia DE HAVILLANDActressConnected
30 Apr 1964Mary HAWKINSNurseN/C

The BBC cancelled This Is Your Life in 1964.

However, it was revived in 1969 by a rival, commercial channel, Thames Television. The programme now had its familiar theme tune and was shown in colour. It featured "ordinary" people much less frequently, as shows about celebrities tended to get higher ratings.

UK: Revival on ITV

UK Series 10 (Thames)
Producer: Robert Tyrell (series 10-11)
Theme tune: Gala Performance by Laurie Johnson

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
19 Nov 1969Des O'CONNORSinger, presenter and comedianN/C
26 Nov 1969Bobby CHARLTONFootballerConnected
3 Dec 1969Harry DRIVER (wiki)Television scriptwriterN/C
10 Dec 1969TWIGGY (Lesley Hornby) (Living)ModelConnected
17 Dec 1969Honor BLACKMANActressConnected
31 Dec 1969Joy, Teddie (Living) and Babs - the BEVERLEY Sisters (wiki)Singing groupConnected
7 Jan 1970John FAIRFAX (wiki)Rower and adventurerN/C
14 Jan 1970Henry COOPERBoxerConnected
21 Jan 1970Jackie STEWART (Living)Motor racing driverN/C
28 Jan 1970Jimmy SAVILEDJ and television personalityConnected
4 Feb 1970Arthur DOOLEY (wiki)Artist and sculptorN/C
11 Feb 1970Wendy CRAIG (Living)ActressN/C
18 Feb 1970Tony JACKLIN (Living)GolferN/C
25 Feb 1970Charlie CAIROLI (wiki)Circus clownN/C
4 Mar 1970Richard EVANSLifeboat coxswainN/C
11 Mar 1970Alfie BASS (wiki)ActorN/C
18 Mar 1970Jack GOOD (wiki)Television and record producerN/C
25 Mar 1970Joe MERCER Football managerN/C
1 Apr 1970Ronnie CORBETTActor and comedianConnected
8 Apr 1970Colin MILBURNCricketerN/C
15 Apr 1970Frankie VAUGHAN (wiki)Singer and actor N/C
22 Apr 1970Lorna RIDGWAYTeacher and educationalistN/C
6 May 1970Val DOONICANSinger N/C
13 May 1970Johnny SPEIGHT (wiki)Television scriptwriter N/C
20 May 1970Reg VARNEYActor and comedianConnected
27 May 1970Harold FRENCH (wiki)Actor and film directorN/C

UK Series 11 (Thames)

New producer: Malcolm Morris (1932-2016) N/C

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
18 Nov 1970Bob HOPEActor, comedian and entertainerConnected
25 Nov 1970Bob HOPE
2 Dec 1970Vidal SASSOON (wiki)HairstylistN/C
9 Dec 1970Talbot ROTHWELL (wiki)ScreenwriterN/C
16 Dec 1970Mike and Bernie WINTERS (wiki)Comedy double actN/C
23 Dec 1970Joe BROWN (Living)Singer and musicianN/C
30 Dec 1970Patrick CAMPBELLJournalist and television personalityN/C
6 Jan 1971Bobby MOOREFootballerConnected
13 Jan 1971Robert SOUTTERAmbulance driverN/C
20 Jan 1971Graham HILLRacing driverConnected
27 Jan 1971Sandy POWELLComedianConnected
3 Feb 1971Edward WOODWARDActorConnected
10 Feb 1971Moira LISTER (wiki)ActressN/C
17 Feb 1971Dickie HENDERSONEntertainer Connected
24 Feb 1971Wilfred PICKLESActor and radio presenterConnected
3 Mar 1971Kenny BALLJazz musicianN/C
10 Mar 1971Marjorie PROOPSJournalist and agony auntN/C
17 Mar 1971Basil D'OLIVEIRACricketerN/C
24 Mar 1971Clive DUNNActorConnected
31 Mar 1971Peter NOONE (Living)Singer and actorN/C
7 Apr 1971Monica DICKENSWriterConnected
14 Apr 1971Jon PERTWEEActor, comedian and entertainerConnected
21 Apr 1971Lionel JEFFRIESActor and film directorN/C
28 Apr 1971Adam FAITHSinger and actorConnected
5 May 1971Googie WITHERSActressConnected
12 May 1971Matt BUSBYFootball managerConnected

UK Series 12 (Thames)

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
17 Nov 1971George BESTFootballerN/C
24 Nov 1971Alfred MARKS (wiki)Actor and comedianN/C
1 Dec 1971Rolf HARRIS (father)Artist and entertainerConnectable
8 Dec 1971Don WHILLANSRock climber and mountaineerConnected
15 Dec 1971Sacha DISTELSinger and guitaristN/C
22 Dec 1971Les DAWSONComedianConnected
29 Dec 1971Doris HAREActressConnected
5 Jan 1972Keith MICHELL (wiki)ActorN/C
12 Jan 1972David FROSTBroadcaster, journalist and entertainer Connected
19 Jan 1972Barry JOHNRugby union player N/C
26 Jan 1972Michael FLANDERSActor, broadcaster, writer and performer Connected
2 Feb 1972Charlie WILLIAMS ComedianN/C
9 Feb 1972Ginette SPANIERFashion house director N/C
16 Feb 1972Hughie GREEN (daughter)Television presenter and actor Connectable
23 Feb 1972Tom COURTENAY (Living)ActorN/C
1 Mar 1972Hylda BAKERComedienne and actressConnected
8 Mar 1972Gordon BANKSFootball goalkeeperConnected
15 Mar 1972Alan RUDKIN (wiki)BoxerN/C
22 Mar 1972 Michael WOODDoctorN/C
29 Mar 1972 Graham KERR (Living)Television chefN/C
5 Apr 1972 Pauline COLLINS (Living)Actress N/C
12 Apr 1972 Ray ILLINGWORTH (wiki)Cricketer N/C
19 Apr 1972Patricia HAYESActressConnected
26 Apr 1972 Nosher POWELL (wiki)Stuntman, actor and former boxer N/C
3 May 1972Richard BRIERSActorConnected
10 May 1972 LULU (Marie Lawrie) (Living)Singer and actress Connected

UK Series 13 (Thames)

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
15 Nov 1972Pat PHOENIXActressConnected
22 Nov 1972Bill GRIFFITHSSecond World War veteranN/C
29 Nov 1972Shirley BASSEY (Living)Singer N/C
6 Dec 1972Warren MITCHELLActorConnected
13 Dec 1972Dudley MOOREActor, comedian, composer and musicianConnected
20 Dec 1972Phyllis CALVERTActressN/C
27 Dec 1972Larry GRAYSONComedian N/C
3 Jan 1973Clive SULLIVANRugby league player N/C
10 Jan 1973Bill SHANKLY Football manager Connected
17 Jan 1973Willie CARSON (Living)JockeyN/C
24 Jan 1973Jack SMETHURST (wiki)Actor N/C
31 Jan 1973Mary PETERS (Living)AthleteN/C
7 Feb 1973Noele GORDON (wiki)ActressN/C
14 Feb 1973James CORRIGANBusinessman N/C
21 Feb 1973Pat REIDBritish Army Officer and authorN/C
28 Feb 1973Diana COUPLAND (wiki)Actress and singerN/C
7 Mar 1973Dulcie GRAYActress and writerConnected
14 Mar 1973Janet ADAMSRed Cross nurseN/C
21 Mar 1973Rita HUNTEROpera singer N/C
28 Mar 1973Leslie CROWTHERComedian, actor and television presenterConnected
4 Apr 1973Jimmy LOGANEntertainer and impresarioN/C
11 Apr 1973Spike MILLIGANComedian, writer and actor Connected
18 Apr 1973Jackie PALLOWrestlerConnected
25 Apr 1973John GREGSONActor N/C
2 May 1973Jackie CHARLTON FootballerConnected
9 May 1973Francis O'LEARYRoman Catholic priest and missionaryN/C
(Note, Diana Coupland was the wife of Monty Norman (Bond composer), Dulcie Gray the wife of actor Michael Denison)

UK Series 14 (Thames)

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
21 Nov 1973Jim DALE (Living)Actor, singer and songwriterN/C
28 Nov 1973Vic FEATHER (wiki)Trade unionistN/C
5 Dec 1973Hayley MILLS (Living)ActressN/C
12 Dec 1973Pete MURRAY (Living)Radio and television presenter and actorN/C
19 Dec 1973George SEWELLActorConnected
26 Dec 1973David NIXON Magician and television personality N/C
2 Jan 1974Robert DOUGALL (wiki)BroadcasterN/C
9 Jan 1974Deryck GUYLERActorConnected
16 Jan 1974Derek DOUGAN (wiki)Footballer N/C
23 Jan 1974William COLESRetired Royal Air Force Officer N/C
30 Jan 1974Jimmy JEWEL (wiki)Comedian and actorN/C
6 Feb 1974John ALDERTON (Living)Actor N/C
13 Feb 1974Patrick MOOREAstronomer, writer and broadcasterConnected
20 Feb 1974Sam KYDDActorConnected
27 Feb 1974John DANKWORTHMusician and composerN/C
28 Feb 1974Gordon OSTLERESurgeon and writerN/C
6 Mar 1974Lionel BLAIRDancer, choreographer and actorN/C
13 Mar 1974Sheila SCOTTAviatorN/C
20 Mar 1974Roy DOTRICEActorConnected
27 Mar 1974Barry BRIGGSMotorcycle racer N/C
3 Apr 1974Christopher LEEActorConnected
10 Apr 1974Beryl GREYBallet dancerN/C
17 Apr 1974Terry BIDDLECOMBEJockeyN/C
24 Apr 1974Don REVIEFootball managerConnected
1 May 1974Robert MORLEYActorConnected
8 May 1974David HEMERY (Living)AthleteN/C
15 May 1974Eamonn ANDREWSTelevision presenterConnected

UK Series 15 (Thames)

Producer: Jack Crawshaw

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
10 Oct 1974Jack ASHLEY (wiki)PoliticianN/C
13 Nov 1974John CONTEH (Living)BoxerN/C
20 Nov 1974Jack HOWARTH ActorConnected
27 Nov 1974Chay BLYTH (Living) Yachtsman and rower N/C
4 Dec 1974Bill MAYNARDActor and comedianConnected
11 Dec 1974Richard O'SULLIVAN (Living) Actor N/C
18 Dec 1974Dick FRANCISCrime writer and former jockeyN/C
25 Dec 1974Arthur ASKEY Comedian and actorConnected
1 Jan 1975Jean KENT (wiki) ActressN/C
8 Jan 1975Geoff LOVE (wiki)Musician, composer and arranger N/C
15 Jan 1975Ray COONEY (Living)Playwright, actor and directorN/C
22 Jan 1975Queenie WATTS (wiki)Actress and singerN/C
29 Jan 1975Harry JOHNSONCoastguardN/C
5 Feb 1975Leonard ROSSITERActorConnected
12 Feb 1975John HANSON (wiki)Singer and actorN/C
19 Feb 1975Denis LAW (Living)FootballerN/C
26 Feb 1975Ted RAYComedianN/C
5 Mar 1975Peter BUTTERWORTHActorConnected
12 Mar 1975Nina BADEN-SEMPER (Living)ActressN/C
19 Mar 1975Dickie DAVIES (wiki)Television sports presenter N/C
26 Mar 1975Moira ANDERSON (Living)SingerN/C
2 Apr 1975Precious MCKENZIE (Living)WeightlifterN/C
9 Apr 1975Mollie SUGDENActressConnected
16 Apr 1975Michael BATESActorConnected
23 Apr 1975Willie John MCBRIDE (Living)Rugby union player N/C
30 Apr 1975Petula CLARK (Living)Singer and actressN/C
7 May 1975Garfield SOBERS (Living)CricketerN/C

UK Series 16 (Thames)

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
12 Nov 1975Ronnie DUKES (wiki)EntertainerN/C
19 Nov 1975Ray MILLANDActorConnected
26 Nov 1975Mike HAILWOODMotorcycle racer and racing driverConnected
3 Dec 1975Frank WINDSORActorConnected
10 Dec 1975Magnus PYKEScientist, writer and presenterConnected
17 Dec 1975Bill TIDYCartoonist, writer and television personalityConnected
24 Dec 1975Gladys MILLS (wiki)PianistN/C
31 Dec 1975Andy STEWARTSinger and entertainerConnected
7 Jan 1976Windsor DAVIESActorN/C
14 Jan 1976Ray REARDONSnooker playerConnected
21 Jan 1976Patrick MOWER (Living)ActorN/C
28 Jan 1976Alberto REMEDIOS (wiki)Operatic tenorN/C
4 Feb 1976Susan MASHAM (Living)Paralympian, life peer and disability campaignerN/C
11 Feb 1976Betty DRIVERActress and singerConnected
18 Feb 1976Henry 'Shrimp' DAVIESLifeboat coxswainN/C
25 Feb 1976Gwen BERRYMAN (wiki)Actress (The Archers)N/C
3 Mar 1976Vince HILLSinger and songwriterN/C
10 Mar 1976Arnold RIDLEYActor, director and playwrightConnected
17 Mar 1976Beryl REIDActressConnected
24 Mar 1976Alan MULLERY (Living)FootballerN/C
31 Mar 1976Percy THROWERGardener and broadcasterConnected
7 Apr 1976Gareth EDWARDS (Living)Rugby union playerN/C
14 Apr 1976June WHITFIELDActressConnected
21 Apr 1976Terry FINCHER (profile?)PhotojournalistN/C
28 Apr 1976Richard DUNN (Living)Heavyweight boxerN/C
5 May 1976Norman CROUCHER (Living)Mountain climberN/C
22 Sep 1976ITV Television channel

UK Series 17 (Thames)

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
27 Oct 1976Frankie HOWERDComedianConnected
3 Nov 1976Wilfred HYDE-WHITEActorConnected
10 Nov 1976John BLASHFORD-SNELL (Living)Army officer, explorer and authorN/C
17 Nov 1976Mervyn DAVIES (wiki)Rugby union playerN/C
24 Nov 1976Pam AYRES (Living)Poet and broadcasterN/C
1 Dec 1976Ivy BENSON (wiki)Bandleader of renowned all-female bandN/C
8 Dec 1976Jim WICKS (no wiki)Boxing managerN/C
15 Dec 1976Joss ACKLANDActorConnected
22 Dec 1976John INMANComedy actorConnected
29 Dec 1976Patrick CARGILL (wiki)ActorN/C
5 Jan 1977Sheila HANCOCK (Living)ActressN/C
12 Jan 1977Tom O'CONNOR (wiki)ComedianN/C
19 Jan 1977Florence PRIESTMedical missionaryN/C
26 Jan 1977Tony BRITTON (wiki)ActorN/C
2 Feb 1977Molly WEIR (wiki)Actress, McWitchN/C
9 Feb 1977Anthony QUAYLEActorConnected
16 Feb 1977Alfred PAVEYLifeboat coxswain N/C
23 Feb 1977Michael DENISON ActorConnected
2 Mar 1977Mary CHIPPERFIELDAnimal trainer and circus entertainerN/C
9 Mar 1977Leonard SACHSActor and chairman of The Good Old DaysConnected
16 Mar 1977Cyril FLETCHER (wiki)ComedianN/C
23 Mar 1977Matt MONROSingerN/C
30 Mar 1977Tony GREIG (wiki)CricketerN/C
6 Apr 1977John FROSTArmy OfficerN/C
13 Apr 1977Brian RIXActor-manager and charity campaignerConnected
20 Apr 1977Alberto SEMPRINI (wiki)PianistN/C
27 Apr 1977Louis MOUNTBATTENStatesman and naval officerConnected

UK Series 18 (Thames)

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
23 Nov 1977Richard BECKINSALEActorN/C
30 Nov 1977Peter USTINOVActor, writer, director and broadcasterConnected
7 Dec 1977Virginia WADE (Living)Tennis playerN/C
14 Dec 1977Robert ARNOTT (obit)Captain of the QE2N/C
21 Dec 1977Lin BERWICKDisabled counsellorN/C
28 Dec 1977Bob PAISLEY Football managerConnected
4 Jan 1978The BACHELORS: Con and Dec (Living) Cluskey, John Stokes (Living))Irish music groupN/C
11 Jan 1978David BROOME (Living)Show jumping championN/C
18 Jan 1978Arthur ENGLISHActor and comedianConnected
25 Jan 1978Barry SHEENE (wiki)Motorcycle racerN/C
1 Feb 1978Margot TURNERMilitary nurse and nursing administratorN/C
8 Feb 1978Pat COOMBS (wiki)ActressN/C
15 Feb 1978Michael CROFT (wiki)Founder of the National Youth TheatreN/C
22 Feb 1978Max BOYCE (Living)Comedian, singer and entertainerN/C
1 Mar 1978Nicholas PARSONSTelevision and radio presenter and actorConnected
8 Mar 1978Richard GOOLDEN (wiki)ActorN/C
15 Mar 1978Ian HENDRYActorConnected
22 Mar 1978Marti CAINE (wiki)Comedienne and entertainerN/C
29 March 1978Ian WALLACEOpera singer, actor and broadcasterN/C
5 Apr 1978Dennis WATERMANActorConnected
12 Apr 1978Anton DOLIN (wiki)Ballet dancer and choreographerN/C
19 Apr 1978Terry WOGANRadio and television broadcaster Connected
26 Apr 1978William FRANKLYNComedy actorConnected
3 May 1978Richard MURDOCH (wiki)Comedy actorN/C
17 May 1978Harry PATTERSONAuthorN/C
24 May 1978Jule STYNE (wiki)Songwriter and composerN/C
31 May 1978Mike YARWOODImpressionist and comedianConnected

UK Series 19 (Thames)

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
25 Oct 1978Alice GOLDBERGERChild therapist (Lingfield House/Weir Courtney)N/C
1 Nov 1978Michael PARKINSONBroadcaster, journalist and authorConnected
8 Nov 1978Mary O'HARA (Living)Singer and harpist N/C
15 Nov 1978Barbara KELLY (wiki)Actress and broadcasterN/C
22 Nov 1978Terry SCOTTComedy actorConnected
29 Nov 1978Jimmy SHANDScottish musicianConnected
6 Dec 1978Eric NEWBYAuthor and travel writerN/C
13 Dec 1978Patricia NEALActressConnected
20 Dec 1978David BELLAMYAuthor, broadcaster and botanistConnected
25 Dec 1978Muhammad ALIBoxerConnected
1 Jan 1979Vera LYNNSinger and entertainerConnected
10 Jan 1979Naomi JAMES (Living)YachtswomanN/C
17 Jan 1979Leslie THOMAS (wiki)AuthorN/C
24 Jan 1979James GALWAY (Living)Flautist and musicianN/C
31 Jan 1979Elaine PAIGE (Living)Singer and actressUnlisted
7 Feb 1979Lord LOVATChief of the Clan Fraser and British CommandoN/C
14 Feb 1979Kevin KEEGAN (Living)FootballerN/C
21 Feb 1979Stephane GRAPPELLI (wiki)French jazz violinistN/C
28 Feb 1979Robert POWELL (Living)ActorN/C
7 Mar 1979Shirley "Big Daddy" CRABTREEWrestlerConnected
14 Mar 1979Peter BARKWORTH (wiki)ActorN/C
21 Mar 1979Robert LAWWinchmanN/C
28 Mar 1979Dinah SHERIDANActressConnected
4 Apr 1979JPR WILLIAMSRugby union footballer N/C
11 Apr 1979Joyce PEARCECharity founderN/C
18 Apr 1979Ian OGILVYActorConnected
3 May 1979Margaret KELLY (wiki)Irish dancer – founder of The Bluebell GirlsN/C

UK Series 20 (Thames)

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
28 Nov 1979Pat SEED -1984Journalist and campaignerN/C
5 Dec 1979Fred TRUEMANCricketerN/C
12 Dec 1979Noel BARBER (wiki)Novelist and journalistN/C
19 Dec 1979Charles AZNAVOURFrench singer, songwriter and actorN/C
25 Dec 1979Eric SYKESWriter, comedian and actorConnected
2 Jan 1980Andrew SACHSActorN/C
9 Jan 1980Gerald HARPER (Lives!)ActorN/C
16 Jan 1980Terry GRIFFITHS (Living)Snooker playerN/C
23 Jan 1980Paddie O'NEIL (wiki)Actress and singerN/C
30 Jan 1980George MARTINRecord producer, musician and composerConnected
6 Feb 1980Geoffrey CAPES (Living)Athlete and strongmanN/C
13 Feb 1980Roy KINNEARComedy actorConnected
20 Feb 1980Nyree Dawn PORTER (wiki)ActressN/C
27 Feb 1980Emlyn HUGHES (wiki)FootballerN/C
5 Mar 1980Stewart GRANGERActorConnected
12 Mar 1980Clare FRANCIS (Living)YachtswomanN/C
19 Mar 1980Jilly COOPER (Living)AuthorN/C
26 Mar 1980Robin COUSINS (Living)Figure skaterN/C
2 Apr 1980Brian BEVANLifeboat coxswainN/C
9 Apr 1980Bill BEAUMONT (Living)Rugby union playerN/C
16 Apr 1980Mike TETLEY (Living?)Ex-serviceman blinded in battleN/C
23 Apr 1980Alan MINTER (wiki)BoxerN/C
30 Apr 1980Nat JACKLEY (wiki)Comedy actorN/C
7 May 1980Cathleen NESBITT (wiki)ActressN/C
14 May 1980Michael ASPEL (Living)Television presenterN/C
21 May 1980Clive LLOYD (Living)West Indian cricketerN/C


UK: The 1980s

UK Series 21 (Thames)

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
15 Oct 1980 Joe LOSS (wiki)Musician and band leaderN/C
22 Oct 1980Julie GOODYEAR (Living)ActressN/C
29 Oct 1980Lawrie MCMENEMY (Living)Football manager N/C
5 Nov 1980Peter BOWLESActorN/C
12 Nov 1980Mike YARWOOD (Not that one)WinchmanN/C
19 Nov 1980John SCHLESINGERFilm directorN/C
26 Nov 1980Andrew LLOYD WEBBER (Living)ComposerN/C
3 Dec 1980Janet BROWNActress, comedian and impressionistConnected
10 Dec 1980Rodney BEWESActorConnected
17 Dec 1980Russell HARTY (wiki)Writer and broadcasterN/C
25 Dec 1980Joan WELLSFoster motherN/C
31 Dec 1980Billy CONNOLLY (Living)Scottish comedian and musicianN/C
7 Jan 1981Bill OWENActorConnected
14 Jan 1981Jeffery ARCHER (Living)Author and former politicianN/C
21 Jan 1981Brian JACKS (Living)Olympic judokaN/C
28 Jan 1981Melvin HAYES (Living/Unlisted?)Comedy actorN/C
4 Feb 1981Fred HOUSEGO (Living)London taxi driver and Mastermind championN/C
11 Feb 1981Alex HIGGINSSnooker playerConnected
18 Feb 1981Tim BROOKE-TAYLORComedy actor – member of The GoodiesConnected
25 Feb 1981Bernard CRIBBINSComedy actorConnected
4 Mar 1981Gemma CRAVEN (Living)Actress and singerN/C
11 Mar 1981Jim WATT (Living)BoxerN/C
18 Mar 1981John THAWActorConnected
25 Mar 1981Jonjo O'NEILL (Living)Irish National Hunt jockey N/C
8 Apr 1981Judith CHALMERS (Living)TV presenterN/C
15 Apr 1981Margaret PRICE (Living?)Paralympic athleteN/C

UK Series 22 (Thames)

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
13 Oct 1981Bob CHAMPION (Living)JockeyN/C
21 Oct 1981Bill FRASERActorConnected
28 Oct 1981Wayne SLEEP (Living)DancerN/C
4 Nov 1981Ian BOTHAM (Living)CricketerN/C
11 Nov 1981CANNON (Living) and BALLComedy double actN/C
18 Nov 1981Rob BUCKMAN (wiki)Doctor, comedian and authorN/C
25 Nov 1981Angela RIPPON (Living)Journalist, newsreader, presenter and writerN/C
2 Dec 1981Julia MCKENZIE (Living)Actress and singerN/C
9 Dec 1981Jackie MILBURNFormer footballerConnected
16 Dec 1981Paul SHANE (wiki)Comedian and actorN/C
23 Dec 1981Peter ADAMSON (wiki)Actor (Coronation Street)N/C
25 Dec 1981Kiri TE KANAWA (Living)Opera singerN/C
31 Dec 1981Mickie MOST (wiki)Record producerN/C
6 Jan 1982Anita HARRIS (Living)Actress, singer and entertainerN/C
13 Jan 1982Mike BRACE (Living)Social worker and sportsmanN/C
20 Jan 1982Faith BROWN (Living)Singer, comedienne and impressionistN/C
27 Jan 1982Robin BAILEY (wiki)ActorN/C
3 Feb 1982Rod HULLComedian and entertainerConnected
10 Feb 1982Bob MONKHOUSEComedian and entertainerConnected
17 Feb 1982John TOSHACK (Living)Footballer and football managerN/C
24 Feb 1982Wally HERBERT (wiki)Polar explorerN/C
3 March 1982Joe GORMLEY (wiki)Trade unionistN/C
10 March 1982Roger WHITTAKERSinger-songwriter and musicianN/C
17 Mar 1982Alan WHICKERJournalist and broadcasterConnected
24 Mar 1982Peter DAVISON (Living)ActorConnected
31 Mar 1982Douglas BADERRoyal Air Force flying aceConnected

UK Series 23 (Thames) Producer: Malcolm Morris (from 1982-1996)

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
20 Oct 1982Ranulph FIENNES (Living)ExplorerConnected
27 Oct 1982Diana DORSActressConnected
3 Nov 1982Joan COLLINS (Living)ActressConnected
10 Nov 1982Katie BOYLEActress, writer and television personality Connected
17 November 1982Diane KEEN (Living)ActressN/C
24 Nov 1982Brian JOHNSTONBroadcaster and writerConnected
1 Dec 1982Leslie MITCHELL (wiki)BroadcasterN/C
8 December 1982Lewis COLLINS (wiki)ActorN/C
15 Dec 1982Marty WILDE (Living)Singer and musicianN/C
22 Dec 1982Catherine COOKSONNovelistN/C
29 Dec 1982Allan WELLS (Living)Olympic athleteN/C
5 Jan 1983Stan STENNETT (wiki)Actor and comedianN/C
12 Jan 1983Gloria HUNNIFORD (Living)Irish broadcasterN/C
19 Jan 1983Robert CARRIER (wiki)American chefN/C
26 Jan 1983Johnny BRIGGSActorN/C
2 Feb 1983John P SPENCERWinchmanN/C
9 Feb 1983Eva TURNER (wiki)Opera singer and teacherN/C
16 Feb 1983Kenny DALGLISH (Living)FootballerN/C
23 Feb 1983Gerald DURRELLNaturalist and authorConnected
2 Mar 1983Jo GRIMONDPoliticianConnected
9 Mar 1983Anna NEAGLEActressConnected
16 Mar 1983Kitty WILSONFoster carerN/C
23 Mar 1983Charlie MAGRI (Living)BoxerN/C
30 Mar 1983Sandy GALL (Living)Journalist, author and TV newsreaderN/C
6 Apr 1983Arthur MARSHALL (wiki)Writer and broadcasterN/C
13 Apr 1983Jimmy TARBUCK (Living)Comedian N/C

UK Series 24 (Thames)

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
26 Oct 1983John MILLSActorConnected
2 Nov 1983Norman PARKINSONPhotographerConnected
9 Nov 1983Chaim TOPOLActorN/C
16 Nov 1983Pat JENNINGS (Living)Irish footballerN/C
23 Nov 1983Susannah YORKActressConnected
30 Nov 1983Stuart HENRY (wiki)Disc jockey and multiple sclerosis suffererN/C
7 Dec 1983George THOMASPoliticianN/C
14 Dec 1983Richard NOBLE (Living)Land speed record breakerN/C
21 Dec 1983Matthew KELLY (Living)Actor and television presenter N/C
27 Dec 1983Gloria CAMERONCharity workerN/C
4 Jan 1984Geraint EVANS (wiki)Welsh baritoneN/C
11 Jan 1984Matthew LETHBRIDGELifeboat coxswainN/C
18 Jan 1984Liza GODDARD (Living)ActressN/C
25 Jan 1984Terry LAWLESS (wiki)Boxing manager and trainerN/C
1 Feb 1984Jim DAVIDSON (Living)ComedianN/C
8 Feb 1984Chris GITTINS (wiki)ActorN/C
15 Feb 1984Bob TODD (wiki)Comedy actorN/C
22 Feb 1984Nerys HUGHES (Living)ActressN/C
29 Feb 1984Mike SPRINGDisabled rowerN/C
7 Mar 1984Eddie MACKEN (wiki)Irish showjumperN/C
14 Mar 1984Freddie STARR (Living)ComedianN/C
21 Mar 1984Kathy STAFFActressConnected
28 Mar 1984Jenny PITMAN (wiki)Racehorse trainer and authorN/C
4 Apr 1984Brian BLESSED (Living)ActorConnected
11 Apr 1984Laddie LUCASRAF officer, politician, writer and golferConnected
18 Apr 1984Danny LA RUE (wiki)EntertainerN/C

UK Series 25 (Thames)

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
7 Nov 1984Michael and Kevin DOHENYIrish priests and charity workersN/C
14 Nov 1984Patrick MACNEEActorConnected
21 Nov 1984Vivian RICHARDS (Living)West Indian cricketerN/C
28 Nov 1984Ruth MADOCActressConnected
5 Dec 1984Tessie O'SHEA (wiki)Welsh entertainerN/C
12 Dec 1984Fitzroy MACLEANSoldier, writer and politicianConnected
19 Dec 1984Alice FAYE (wiki)Actress and singerN/C
26 Dec 1984Millicent MARTIN (Living)Actress, singer and comedienneN/C
1 Jan 1985Bernard MILES (wiki)ActorN/C
9 Jan 1985Keith BARRON (wiki)ActorN/C
16 Jan 1985Bob GELDOF (Living)Musician and charity organiserUnlisted*
23 Jan 1985Bryan ROBSON (Living)FootballerN/C
0 Jan 1985Jean ANDERSON (wiki)Actress )Tenko)N/C
6 Feb 1985Frank CARSON (wiki)ComedianN/C
13 Feb 1985Russell GRANT (Living)Astrologer and TV personality N/C
20 Feb 1985Zandra RHODES (Living)Fashion designerN/C
27 Feb 1985Lord HAREWOODPrisoner-of-war and opera philanthropistConnected
6 Mar 1985Harry ANDREWSActorConnected
13 Mar 1985Alvin STARDUSTSinger and actorN/C
20 Mar 1985H J SWEENEY (wiki)British Army officerN/C
27 Mar 1985Paul HENRY (Living)ActorN/C
3 Apr 1985Peter ALLISS (wiki)Golfer and TV personality and commentatorConnectable
10 Apr 1985Jim BOWEN (wiki)Comedian and TV presenter N/C
17 Apr 1985Jack DOUGLASComedy actorN/C
24 Apr 1985Dan MASKELLTennis commentatorConnected
1 May 1985Donald SINDENActorConnected
8 May 1985Johnnie JOHNSONRoyal Air Force officer and fighter pilotN/C
* His deceased wife's living daughter's deceased father is connected

UK Series 26 (Thames)

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
16 Oct 1985William ROACHE (Living)ActorUnlisted
23 Oct 1985Dennis TAYLOR (Living)Snooker playerN/C
6 Nov 1985Elisabeth WELCH (wiki)Singer, actress and entertainerN/C
13 Nov 1985Sheila MERCIERActressConnected
20 Nov 1985Richard BRANSON (Living)BusinessmanConnected
27 Nov 1985Maurice DENHAM (wiki)Actor N/C
4 Dec 1985David ELLAWAYAmbulanceman and Red Cross workerN/C
11 Dec 1985Terry O'NEILL (Living)Fashion and celebrity photographerN/C
18 Dec 1985Gerry MARSDENMusicianConnected
26 Dec 1985Joyce CAREYActressConnected
31 Dec 1985CHAS n DAVE (Living)Cockney singing duoN/C
8 Jan 1986Oliver REEDActorConnected
15 Jan 1986Felix BOWNESS (wiki)Comedy actorN/C
22 Jan 1986John HARRIS (Living)Paralympian athleteN/C
29 Jan 1986Bonnie LANGFORD (Living)Actress and singerN/C
5 Feb 1986Henry COTTON (wiki)GolferN/C
12 Feb 1986June MCELNEANursing sisterN/C
19 Feb 1986Derek JAMESON (wiki)Journalist and broadcasterN/C
26 Feb 1986Richard VERNONActorConnected
12 Mar 1986Martyn LEWIS (Living)Journalist and newsreaderN/C
19 Mar 1986Peter SHILTON (Living)Football goalkeeperN/C
26 Mar 1986Ted ROGERS (wiki)Comedian and TV presenterN/C
2 Apr 1986Simon WILLIAMS (Living)ActorN/C
9 Apr 1986Larry SLATERWinchman with 771 Naval Air SquadronN/C
16 Apr 1986Lena KENNEDY (wiki)NovelistN/C
30 Apr 1986Denis QUILLEYActorConnected

UK Series 27 (Thames)

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
15 Oct 1986Bill WADDINGTON (wiki)Actor and comedian Coronation StreetN/C
22 Oct 1986Robert FOOTE (wiki)British Army OfficerN/C
29 Oct 1986Carl DAVIS (wiki)American conductor and composerN/C
5 Nov 1986Gorden KAYE (wiki)ActorN/C
12 Nov 1986Pearl CARR andHusband and wife entertainersN/C
12 Nov 1986Teddy JOHNSON (wiki)Husband and wife entertainersN/C
19 Nov 1986Monty FRESCO (nephew's obit)Fleet Street photographerN/C
26 Nov 1986Joe JOHNSON (Living)Snooker playerN/C
3 Dec 1986Susan GEORGE (Living)ActressN/C
10 Dec 1986Bill WARD (obit)TV executiveN/C
17 Dec 1986Rachel KEMPSONActress, mother of RedgravesConnected
24 Dec 1986Gary WILMOT (Living)Impressionist, singer and comedianN/C
31 Dec 1986Cliff MICHELMORE andHusband and wife broadcastersConnected
31 Dec 1986Jean METCALFEHusband and wife broadcasters Connected
7 Jan 1987Liz HOBBS (Living)Water skierN/C
14 Jan 1987Jack BERG (wiki)Former boxerN/C
21 Jan 1987Derek SCOTTLifeboatmanN/C
28 Jan 1987Patricia HODGE (Living)ActressN/C
4 Feb 1987Harry FRIENDPoliceman – recipient of British Empire MedalN/C
11 Feb 1987Norman WISDOMComedian and actorConnected
18 Feb 1987Denis COMPTONTest cricketerConnected
25 Feb 1987Christopher CAZENOVEActorConnected
4 Mar 1987Dudley MOOREActor, comedian, composer and musicianConnected
11 Mar 1987Dudley MOORE
18 Mar 1987Terry MARSH (Living)BoxerN/C
25 Mar 1987David JACOBSBroadcasterConnected
1 Apr 1987Willie RUSHTONComedian and cartoonistConnected
8 Apr 1987Gabrielle DRAKE (Living)ActressN/C

UK Series 28 (Thames)

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
14 Oct 1987Alan FREEMAN (wiki)Disc jockey and broadcasterN/C
21 Oct 1987Roy BARRACLOUGHActor Coronation StreetConnected
28 Oct 1987Georg SOLTIOrchestral and operatic conductorN/C
4 Nov 1987Jimmy CRICKET (wiki)Comedian and entertainerN/C
6 Jan 1988Kitty GODFREEFormer tennis playerConnected
13 Jan 1988Tom MCCLEAN (Living)Ocean rowerN/C
20 Jan 1988Jane ROSSINGTON (Living)Actress CrossroadsN/C

Eamonn Andrews died on 5 November 1987. Three pre-recorded shows he presented were broadcast the following January, followed by a run of old shows specially selected by his family.

UK: The Michael Aspel Years

UK Series 29 (Thames)

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
19 Oct 1988Mickey ROONEYActor and entertainerConnected
26 Oct 1988Phil COLLINS (Living)Musician, singer-songwriter and actorConnected
2 Nov 1988Paul DANIELSMagician and television presenterConnected
9 Nov 1988Tom FINNEYFormer footballerConnected
16 Nov 1988Esther RANTZEN (Living)Journalist and TV presenterN/C
23 Nov 1988Richard TODDActorN/C
30 Nov 1988Engelbert HUMPERDINCK (Living)SingerConnected
7 Dec 1988Barry MCGUIGAN (Living)BoxerN/C
14 Dec 1988Robert MAXWELLMedia proprietorConnected
21 Dec 1988Harry CORBETTPuppeteer and entertainerConnected
28 Dec 1988Cliff MORGAN (wiki)Welsh rugby union player N/C
4 Jan 1989Roy HUDDActor and writerConnected
11 Jan 1989Claire RAYNER (wiki)Nurse, journalist, broadcaster and novelistN/C
18 Jan 1989Cyril MILLS (circo)Circus ownerN/C
25 Jan 1989Dora BRYANActressConnected
1 Feb 1989Margaret HAYLES (Living)Charity founder "Dreams Come True"N/C
8 Feb 1989Denis HEALEYPoliticianN/C
15 Feb 1989Gillian LYNNE (wiki)Dancer and choreographerN/C
22 Feb 1989Nigel MANSELL (Living)Racing driverN/C
1 Mar 1989Su POLLARD (Living)Comedy actressN/C


UK Series 30 (Thames)

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
25 Oct 1989Omar SHARIF (wiki)ActorN/C
1 Nov 1989Sarah BRIGHTMAN (Living)Soprano, singer, songwriter, actress, dancer and musicianN/C
8 Nov 1989Yvonne CORMEAUformer Special Operations Executive agentConnected
15 Nov 1989Cyril SMITH (wiki)PoliticianN/C
22 Nov 1989Jean BOHTActressN/C
29 Nov 1989Zsa Zsa GABORActressConnected
6 Dec 1989Alec MCCOWENActorConnected
13 Dec 1989Barbara CARTLANDNovelistConnected
20 Dec 1989Douglas FAIRBANKS JrActorConnected
27 Dec 1989William SHATNER (Living)ActorConnected
3 Jan 1989Barbara TAYLOR BRADFORD (Living)NovelistN/C
10 Jan 1990Elizabeth DAWNActressConnected
17 Jan 1990Billy WRIGHTFormer footballerConnected
24 Jan 1990Trevor MCDONALD (Living)Journalist and newsreaderN/C
31 Jan 1990Stephanie BEACHAM (Living)ActressN/C
7 Feb 1990Simon WESTON (Living)Welsh Guards soldier and charity workerN/C
14 Feb 1990Peter SCUDAMORE (Living)National Hunt jockeyN/C
21 Feb 1990Peter CUSHINGActorConnected
28 Feb 1990David SHEPHERDArtist and conservationistConnected
7 Mar 1990Harry SECOMBEComedian, actor and singerConnected
14 Mar 1990Nigel KENNEDY (Living)Classical violinistN/C
21 Mar 1990Eluned WILLIAMS (status unknown)Children's worker with NCH Action for ChildrenN/C
28 Mar 1990Billy MARSH (wiki)Theatrical agentN/C
4 Apr 1990Bob HOLNESSActor and presenterN/C
11 Apr 1990Bobby DAVRO (Living)Comedian and impressionistN/C
18 Apr 1990Michael BALDOCK (status unknown)MilkmanN/C
7 May 1990Ken DODDComedian, singer and actorN/C


UK Series 31 (Thames)

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
17 Oct 1990Lord BRABOURNEPeer and television and film producerConnected
24 Oct 1990Graham GOOCH (Living)CricketerN/C
31 Oct 1990Norman BARRETT (Living)Circus ringmasterN/C
14 Nov 1990Richard HARRISActorConnected
21 Nov 1990Tracy EDWARDS (Living)SailorN/C
28 Nov 1990Stephen HENDRY (Living)Snooker playerN/C
5 Dec 1990Robert POUNTNEY (status unknown)RAF winchmanN/C
12 Dec 1990Jimmy SAVILEDJ, TV personality and charity workerConnected
19 Dec 1990Evelyn LAYEActress and singerConnected
26 Dec 1990Ernie WISEComedianConnected
2 Jan 1991Kenneth MCKELLAR (wiki)Scottish singerN/C
9 Jan 1991Tom GLEAVE (wiki)Royal Air Force fighter pilotN/C
16 Jan 1991Bernard BRADEN (wiki)Actor and broadcasterN/C
23 Jan 1991Barry FOSTER (wiki)ActorN/C
30 Jan 1991Carmen SILVERAActressN/C
6 Feb 1991Arthur HAILEY (wiki)NovelistN/C
13 Feb 1991Tony HATCH (wiki)Composers and songwritersN/C
13 Feb 1991and Jackie TRENT (wiki)Composers and songwritersN/C
20 Feb 1991The BEE GEES (Robin, Maurice and Barry - living/unlisted)Music groupConnected
27 Feb 1991John WOODHOUSE (status unknown)LifeboatmanN/C
6 Mar 1991Evelyn GLENNIE (Living)PercussionistN/C
13 Mar 1991David TOMLINSONActorConnected
20 Mar 1991Dave WILLETTS (Living)Musical theatre singer and actorN/C
27 Mar 1991Harry CARPENTERSports commentatorConnected
3 Apr 1991Lionel BARTComposer and lyricistConnected
10 Apr 1991Stan RICHARDS (wiki)ActorN/C
17 Apr 1991Lonnie DONEGANSkiffle musicianN/C

UK Series 32 (Thames)

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
16 October 1991Paul NICHOLAS (Living)Actor and singerN/C
23 October 1991Keith FLOYD (wiki)Cook, restauranteur and television personalityN/C
30 October 1991Gwyneth JONES (Living)Welsh soprano N/C
6 November 1991Norman PAINTING (wiki)ActorN/C
13 November 1991Thelma BARLOW (Living)ActressN/C
20 November 1991Nobby STILESFootballer Connected
27 November 1991Bernard MANNING (wiki)ComedianN/C
4 December 1991Elizabeth MCCOLGAN (Living)AthleteN/C
11 December 1991Michael NICHOLSON (wiki)Journalist and broadcasterN/C
18 December 1991Pam FERRIS (Living)Actress N/C
25 December 1991David BERGLAS (wiki)Magician and mentalistN/C
1 January 1992Gary GLITTER (Living)Pop singerN/C
8 January 1992Nigel HAVERS (Living)ActorN/C
15 January 1992Maureen MORELAND (obit)EntertainerN/C
22 January 1992Tony BLACKBURN (Living)Disc jockey and television presenter N/C
29 January 1992Wendy TOYE (wiki)Dancer, stage and film director and actressN/C
5 February 1992Alan BLEASDALE (Living)TV dramatistN/C
12 February 1992George SHEARING (wiki)Jazz pianistN/C
19 February 1992Jim HOWARD (status unknown)Aid worker with OxfamN/C
26 February 1992Kevin LLOYD (wiki)ActorN/C
11 March 1992Josef LOCKE (wiki)Irish tenor singerN/C
18 March 1992Robert LINDSAY (Living)ActorN/C
25 March 1992Hannah HAUXWELL (status unknown)FarmerN/C
1 April 1992Rory UNDERWOOD (Living)Rugby union playerN/C
8 April 1992Susan HAMPSHIRE (Living)ActressN/C
15 April 1992Chris DE BURGH (Living)Singer-songwriterN/C


UK Series 33 (Thames)

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
30 Sep 1992Barbara WINDSORActressConnected
7 Oct 1992Dickie BIRD (Living)Cricket umpireN/C
14 Oct 1992Frazer HINES (Living)ActorN/C
21 Oct 1992Pat KERRHumanitarian and former air stewardessN/C
28 Oct 1992Juliet MILLS (Living)ActressN/C
4 Nov 1992William TARMEY (wiki)Actor and singerN/C
11 Nov 1992Ellen POLLOCK (wiki)ActressN/C
18 Nov 1992Tessa SANDERSON (Living)Javelin thrower and heptathleteN/C
25 Nov 1992Peter SAUNDERS (wiki)Theatre impresarioN/C
2 Dec 1992Anthony NEWLEYActor, singer and songwriterConnected
9 Dec 1992Bert WEEDON (wiki)Guitarist and composerN/C
16 Dec 1992Glen MURPHY (Living)Actor London's BurningN/C
23 Dec 1992Les DAWSONComedian, actor, writer and presenterConnected
30 Dec 1992John SURTEES (wiki) Motorcycle road racer and Formula One driverN/C
6 Jan 1993Shirley BASSEY (Living)SingerConnected
13 Jan 1993Albert and Michel ROUX (wikiwiki)ChefsN/C
20 Jan 1993Anthony JONESMountain rescue expertN/C
27 Jan 1993Lynda BELLINGHAMActressConnected
3 Feb 1993Frank BRUNO (Living)BoxerN/C
10 Feb 1993Johnnie HAMP (Living)Television producerN/C
17 Feb 1993Honor BLACKMANActressConnected
24 Feb 1993Sister AQUINASHeadmistress behind St Winifred's School choirN/C
3 March 1993Roddy MCDOWALLActorN/C
10 Mar 1993Jimmy WHITE (wiki)Snooker playerN/C
17 Mar 1993Peggy SPENCER (wiki)Dancer and choreographerN/C
24 Mar 1993Jackie COLLINSNovelistConnected
31 Mar 1993Derek FOWLDSActorConnected
7 Apr 1993Nat LOFTHOUSEFootballerConnected
14 Apr 1993Ann MILLERDancer, singer and actress N/C
21 Apr 1993George MELLY (wiki)Jazz and blues singerN/C


UK Series 34 (Thames)

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
12 Jan 1994LITTLE (Living) and LARGE (wiki)Comedy double actN/C
19 Jan 1994Michael GRAYDON (Living)Royal Air Force Chief of the Air StaffN/C
26 Jan 1994Jeremy BEADLE (wiki)Television presenter and writerN/C
2 Feb 1994Jill SUMMERS (wiki)Actress Coronation StreetN/C
9 Feb 1994Phyllis MAYCOCKRetired bus conductressN/C
16 February 1994David HASSELHOFF (Living)ActorConnected
23 Feb 1994Bill KENWRIGHT (wiki)Theatre producerN/C
9 Mar 1994Richard BRIERSActorConnected
16 Mar 1994Edward HARDWICKEActorN/C
23 Mar 1994David CASSIDYSinger and actorConnected
30 Mar 1994Frankie VAUGHAN (wiki)Singer and actorN/C
6 Apr 1994Coral ATKINSFormer actress who became a foster motherConnected
13 Apr 1994Charlton HESTONActorConnected
20 Apr 1994Joe LONGTHORNE (wiki)Singer and impressionistN/C
27 Apr 1994Francis LEE (wiki) Former footballerN/C
11 May 1994Edmundo ROSMusicianN/C
18 May 1994Ron MOODYActorN/C
25 May 1994Reg GUTTERIDGE (wiki)Boxing journalist and commentatorN/C
1 Jun 1994Bob CAROLGEES (Living)EntertainerN/C
8 Jun 1994Allan BORDER (Living)Australian cricketerN/C
15 Jun 1994Sydney SAMUELSONUK's first British Film CommissionerConnected
22 Jun 1994Dean BELL (Living)New Zealand former rugby league footballerN/C
29 Jun 1994Michael CRAIG (Living)ActorN/C
6 Jul 1994Virginia ELLIOT (Living)ShowjumperN/C
13 Jul 1994Richard THORP (wiki)Actor EmmerdaleN/C
20 Jul 1994Pat KIRKWOOD (wiki)Actress, singer and dancerN/C

In 1994, amidst a backdrop of ITV franchises changing hands, This Is Your Life was once more picked up by the BBC, retaining the same presenter and production team.

UK: Return to the BBC

UK Series 35 (BBC)

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
2 Nov 1994Andrew LLOYD WEBBER (Living)Composer and theatre impresarioConnected
9 Nov 1994Leslie CROWTHERComedian, actor and television presenterConnected
16 Nov 1994Mike REID (wiki)Comedian and actorN/C
23 Nov 1994Martin BELL (Living)Journalist and independent MPN/C
30 Nov 1994Marti CAINE (wiki)Comedienne and entertainerN/C
7 Dec 1994David WALLACEWinchmanN/C
14 December 1994Danny BAKER (Living)TV and radio presenterN/C
21 Dec 1994Stephanie COLE (Living)ActressN/C
28 Dec 1994Peter USTINOVActor, writer, director and broadcasterConnected
4 Jan 1995Lesley JOSEPH (Living)ActressN/C
11 Jan 1995Arthur C CLARKEScience fiction writerConnected
18 Jan 1995Barry CRYERWriter and comedianConnected
25 Jan 1995Gretchen FRANKLINActressConnected
1 Feb 1995Edward WOODWARDActorConnected
8 Feb 1995Ned SHERRIN (wiki)Broadcaster, author and stage directorN/C
15 Feb 1995Spike MILLIGANComedian, writer and actorConnected
22 Feb 1995Howard KEELSinger and actorConnected
1 Mar 1995Raymond GAINERChairman of MUDSA (Man Utd Disabled Supporters)N/C
8 Mar 1995June WHITFIELDActressConnected
15 Mar 1995Debbie REYNOLDSActress and singerConnected
22 Mar 1995Bill COTTONTelevision producer and executiveConnected
29 Mar 1995Jimmy HILLSports presenterConnected
5 Apr 1995George BAKERActorConnected
12 Apr 1995James HERBERTWriterN/C
19 Apr 1995Michael DENISON ActorConnected
19 Apr 1995Dulcie GRAYActressConnected
26 Apr 1995Ivor BROOM (wiki)Royal Air Force fighter pilotN/C
3 May 1995Kriss AKABUSI (Living)Athlete and television presenterN/C
17 May 1995Helen SHAPIRO (Living)Singer and actressN/C


UK Series 36 (BBC)

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
6 Sep 1995Rolf HARRISAustralian artist and entertainerConnectable
13 Sep 1995Lisa CLAYTONRecord breaking sailorConnectable
20 Sep 1995Pam ST CLEMENT (Living)Actress EastEndersN/C
27 Sep 1995Allan NORMANParamedicN/C
4 Oct 1995Alicia MARKOVA (wiki)Ballerina, choreographer and teacherN/C
11 Oct 1995Tony WARREN (wiki)Writer – creator of Coronation StreetN/C
18 Oct 1995John Murdoch COOPER (Findagrave)Founding member of the Special Air ServiceN/C
25 Oct 1995Clive MANTLE (Living)ActorN/C
1 Nov 1995Charlie DRAKEComedian, actor, writer and singerConnected
8 Nov 1995Stan BOARDMAN (Living)ComedianN/C
15 Nov 1995Frank SKINNER (Living)ComedianN/C
22 Nov 1995Desmond LLEWELYNActorConnected
29 Nov 1995Brian CONLEY (Living)EntertainerN/C
6 Dec 1995David KENNETTYarmouth lifeboatmanN/C
13 Dec 1995David ESSEX (Living)Singer and actorN/C
20 Dec 1995David CROFTWriter, producer and directorConnected
27 Dec 1995Bob HOPEComedian, actor and entertainerConnected
27 Dec 1995Dolores HOPESinger and entertainerConnected
3 Jan 1996John VIRGO (Living)Snooker player and television personalityN/C
10 Jan 1996Rula LENSKAActressConnectable
17 Jan 1996Gavin HASTINGS (Living)Rugby union playerN/C
24 Jan 1996John PEELDisc jockey, radio presenter and journalistConnected
31 Jan 1996Ann RACHLIN (wiki)Music educator and writerN/C
7 Feb 1996Michael BUERK (Living)Journalist and news readerN/C
14 Feb 1996Chili BOUCHIER (wiki)ActressN/C
21 Feb 1996Benny GREEN (wiki)Jazz saxophonist and broadcasterN/C
28 Feb 1996Sue BARKER (Living)Sports presenter and former tennis playerN/C
6 Mar 1996Petula CLARKSinger and actressConnected


UK Series 37 (BBC)

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
20 Sep 1996Steve REDGRAVE (Living)Olympic rowerN/C
27 Sep 1996Gary RHODES (wiki)ChefN/C
4 Oct 1996Toyah WILLCOX (Living)Singer and actressN/C
11 Oct 1996Freddie YOUNG (wiki)CinematographerN/C
18 Oct 1996John MOTSONFootball commentatorConnected
25 Oct 1996Jeremy CLARKSON (Living)Broadcaster and journalistN/C
1 Nov 1996John RANDS (Living)Squadron Leader of the Red ArrowsN/C
8 Nov 1996Jill DANDOJournalist and newsreaderConnected
15 Nov 1996Don BLACK (Living)LyricistN/C
29 Nov 1996Sue NICHOLLS (Living)ActressN/C
6 Dec 1996Lynn REDGRAVEActressConnected
13 Dec 1996Tanni GREY (Living)Paralympic athleteN/C
20 Dec 1996Noddy HOLDER (Living)Lead singer of SladeN/C
30 Dec 1996Thora HIRDActressConnected
6 Jan 1997Richard MADELEY (Living)Television presentersN/C
6 Jan 1997Judy FINNIGAN (Living)Television presentersN/C
13 Jan 1997Sam TORRANCE (Living)GolferN/C
20 Jan 1997John SIMPSON (Living)Journalist and broadcasterN/C
27 Jan 1997Elizabeth WARDCharity founderConnected
3 Feb 1997Ross KEMP (Living)Actor EastEndersN/C
10 Feb 1997Julian BREAMClassical guitaristConnected
17 Feb 1997Les DENNIS (Living)Comedian, actor and presenterN/C
24 Feb 1997Nigel DAVENPORTActorConnected
3 Mar 1997Richard WHITELEY (wiki)Television presenter and journalistN/C
10 Mar 1997Justin HAYWARD (Living)Musician and singer with The Moody BluesConnected
17 Mar 1997Sian PHILLIPS (Living)ActressN/C
24 Mar 1997Chris TARRANT (Living)TV and radio presenterN/C


UK Series 38 (BBC)

Producer: Sue Green
Series Producer: Jack Crawshaw
Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
1 Sep 1997Jeremy GUSCOTT (Living)Rugby union player and television presenterN/C
8 Sep 1997Magnus MAGNUSSONJournalist and television presenterConnected
15 Sep 1997Maureen REESCleanerN/C
22 Sep 1997Russ ABBOT (Living)Comedian and actorN/C
29 Sep 1997Sally GUNNELL (Living)AthleteN/C
6 Oct 1997Graham COLE (Living)Actor The BillN/C
13 Oct 1997James HATFIELDSailor and charity fundraiserN/C
20 Oct 1997Carol VORDERMAN (Living)Television presenterUnlisted
27 Oct 1997Trevor BAYLISInventorConnected
3 Nov 1997Bryan MOSLEY (wiki)Actor Coronation StreetN/C
10 Nov 1997Murray WALKERSports commentatorConnected
17 Nov 1997Cheryl BAKER (Living)Singer and television presenterN/C
24 Nov 1997Errol BROWNSinger and songwriterN/C
1 Dec 1997Peter SNOW (Living)Television and radio presenterN/C
8 Dec 1997Nadim SAWALHA (Living)ActorN/C
15 Dec 1997Clive HORNBY (wiki)Actor EmmerdaleN/C
22 Dec 1997Trevor BANNISTERActorConnected
29 Dec 1997Mary WARD (project wiki)Teacher and theatre directorN/C
5 Jan 1998Brian MURPHY (Living)ActorN/C
12 Jan 1998Robert WINSTON (Living)Doctor, scientist and television presenterN/C
19 Jan1998Duncan GOODHEW (Living)Former competitive swimmerN/C
26 Jan 1998Julia WATSON (Living)Actress CasualtyN/C
2 Feb 1998Anne ROBINSON (Living)Television presenter and journalistN/C
9 Feb 1998Bill GILES (Living)Meteorologist and television presenterN/C
16 Feb 1998Tim HEALY (Living)ActorN/C
23 Feb 1998Raymond BAXTER (wiki)BroadcasterN/C


UK Series 39 (BBC)

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
7 Sep 1998Charles STEWARTRoad sweeperN/C
14 Sep 1998Carol SMILLIE (LivingTelevision presenterN/C
21 Sep 1998Roy WALKER (Living)Comedian and television presenterN/C
28 Sep 1998Sharron DAVIES (Living)Television presenter and former swimmerN/C
5 Oct 1998Christopher CHITTELL (wiki)Actor EmmerdaleN/C
12 Oct 1998Barbara DICKSON (Living)Singer and actressN/C
19 Oct 1998Frank THORNTONActorConnected
26 Oct 1998Phillip SCHOFIELD (Living)Television presenterN/C
2 Nov 1998Alastair STEWART (Living)Journalist and newsreaderN/C
9 Nov 1998Bob WILSON (Living)Broadcaster and former football goalkeeperN/C
16 Nov 1998Frankie DETTORI (LivingJockeyN/C
23 Nov 1998Elizabeth SPRIGGS (wiki)ActressN/C
30 Nov 1998Rick WAKEMAN (Living)Keyboardist, composer and songwriterN/C
7 Dec 1998Sue JOHNSTON (Living)ActressN/C
14 Dec 1998Lord DEEDESJournalist and former politicianConnected
21 Dec 1998Sylvia YOUNG (Living)Theatre school founder and principalN/C
27 Dec 1998Anne KIRKBRIDE (wiki)Actress Coronation StreetN/C
4 Jan 1999Christopher BIGGINS (Living)Actor and television presenterN/C
11 Jan 1999Damon HILL (Living)Racing driverConnected
18 Jan 1999George LAYTON (Living)Actor and writerN/C
25 Jan 1999Floella BENJAMIN (Living)Actress, television presenter and campaignerN/C
1 Feb 1999Bill PERTWEEActorConnected
8 Feb 1999Mark COOK (Charity)Charity founderN/C
15 Feb 1999Gary MABBUTT (Living)Former footballerN/C
22 Feb 1999Suzi QUATRO (Living)Singer-songwriter, musician and actressN/C
1 Mar 1999Ian BANNEN (wiki)ActorN/C


UK Series 40 (BBC)

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
1 Nov 1999Roger BLACK (Living)AthleteN/C
8 Nov 1999Hewitt CLARKLifeboat coxswainN/C
13 Nov 1999Martin KEMP (Living)Actor and musicianN/C
15 Nov 1999Denise WELCH (Living)ActressN/C
22 Nov 1999Rudolph WALKER (Living)ActorN/C
29 Nov 1999Martin JARVIS (Living)ActorN/C
6 Dec 1999Stuart HALL (Living)BroadcasterN/C
13 Dec 1999Rita TUSHINGHAM (Living)ActressN/C
20 Dec 1999Len VALE-ONSLOW (wiki)Motorcycle manufacturer and enthusiastN/C
15 Jan 2000The Night of 1000 LivesA celebration of a thousand editionsN/C
17 Jan 2000Dale WINTON (wiki)Radio DJ and television personalityN/C
24 Jan 2000Ian WRIGHT (Living)Television personality and former footballerN/C
31 Jan 2000Marguerite PATTEN (wiki)Home economist, food writer and broadcasterN/C
7 Feb 2000Eddie JORDAN (Living)Founder of Jordan Grand PrixN/C
14 Feb 2000Dave Lee TRAVIS (Living)Radio and television presenter and disc jockeyN/C
21 Feb 2000Harry HILL (Living)ComedianN/C
28 Feb 2000David VINE (wiki)Television sports presenterN/C
6 Mar 2000John CRAVEN (wiki)Television presenterN/C
13 Mar 2000Richard DUNWOODY (Living)JockeyN/C
18 Mar 2000Tom BAKERActorConnected
20 Mar 2000Laurie HOLLOWAY (Living)Pianist and composerN/C
27 Mar 2000Kay MELLOR (wiki)Actress and scriptwriterN/C
3 Apr 2000Mark WINGETT (Living)Actor The BillN/C
10 Apr 2000Christopher TIMOTHY (Living)ActorN/C
17 Apr 2000SUGGS (Living)Singer-songwriter and musicianN/C
8 May 2000Jason LEONARD (Living)Rugby union playerN/C
15 May 2000Desmond WILCOX (wiki)Journalist and filmmakerN/C
22 May 2000Roger KENDALLFirefighterN/C
29 May 2000Daniel O'DONNELL (Living)SingerN/C


UK Series 41 (BBC)

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
9 Nov 2000Matthew PINSENT (Living)RowerN/C
16 Nov 2000Todd CARTY (Living)ActorN/C
30 Nov 2000Vinnie JONES (Living)Actor and former footballerN/C
14 Dec 2000Donald WOODS (wiki)Writer and human rights campaignerN/C
21 Dec 2000Linda LUSARDI (Living)Actress and former glamour modelN/C
27 Dec 2000Dorothy TUTIN (wiki)ActressN/C
4 Jan 2001Paula TILBROOK (wiki)Actress EmmerdaleN/C
11 Jan 2001John HUMPHRYS (Living)BroadcasterN/C
18 Jan 2001Andrew DAVISConductorConnected
25 Jan 2001James ELLISActorConnected
7 Feb 2001Sue JENKINS (Living)Actress BrooksideN/C
14 Feb 2001Geoffrey HUGHES (wiki)ActorN/C
21 Feb 2001John VAN WEENEN (Living)Karateka and humanitarianN/C
28 Feb 2001Charles DANCEActorConnected
7 Mar 2001Mick CHANNON (Living)Racehorse trainer and former footballerN/C
14 Mar 2001Jonathan ROSS (Living)Television and radio presenterN/C
21 Mar 2001Simon ROUSE (Living)Actor The BillN/C
28 Mar 2001Midge URE (Living)MusicianN/C
4 Apr 2001John BARNES (Living)Football manager and former footballerN/C
11 Apr 2001Paul JONES (Living)Singer, actor and broadcasterN/C
18 Apr 2001Patrick ROBINSON (Living)ActorN/C
25 Apr 2001Jim SHEKHDAR (Living)Ocean rowerN/C
2 May 2001Valerie SINGLETON ([Living])Television and radio broadcasterN/C
9 May 2001Darren GOUGH (Living)CricketerN/C
30 May 2001Kevin WOODFORD (Living)Chef and television presenterN/C
7 Jun 2001Richard STILGOE (Living)Songwriter, lyricist and musicianN/C


UK Series 42 (BBC)

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
17 Oct 2001Michael WINNER (wiki)Film directorN/C
24 Oct 2001Shaun WILLIAMSON (Living)Actor EastendersN/C
31 Oct 2001Paddy ASHDOWNPolitician and diplomatConnected
8 Nov 2001Tim SMIT (Living)Songwriter, record producer and conservationistN/C
15 Nov 2001Babs POWELL (Husband (both living))Charity fundraiser and former dancerN/C
22 Nov 2001Saeed JAFFREY (wiki)ActorN/C
5 Dec 2001Paul YOUNG (Living)Singer, songwriter and musicianN/C
28 Dec 2001Julian CLARY (Living)Comedian, actor and presenterN/C
11 Jan 2002Jonah LOMURugby union playerN/C
18 Jan 2002Rosemary CONLEY (Living)Businesswoman, author and broadcasterN/C
25 Jan 2002Ian WOOSNAM (Living)GolferN/C
31 Jan 2002Bill ODDIE (Living)Comedian, actor and presenterN/C
7 Feb 2002Fern BRITTON (Living)Television presenterN/C
14 Feb 2002Nick ROSS (Living)Broadcaster and journalistN/C
20 Feb 2002Ray and Trevor POWLES (Living)Physicians and cancer specialistsN/C
28 Feb 2002Stephanie COOK (Living)Pentathlete and doctorN/C
7 Mar 2002Ian LAVENDERActorConnected
14 Mar 2002Jenny SEAGROVE (Living)ActressN/C
20 Mar 2002Anita DOBSON (Living)Actress and singerConnectable
3 Apr 2002Henry SANDON (wiki)Antique expert and television personalityN/C
10 Apr 2002Linda BARKER (Living)Interior designer and television presenterN/C
24 Apr 2002Brigit FORSYTHActressConnected
2 May 2002Christina NOBLE (Living)Charity founderN/C
8 May 2002Claire SWEENEY (Living)Actress Brookside and singerN/C
15 May 2002Lloyd SCOTT (Living)Charity fundraiser and former goalkeeperN/C
23 May 2002Julian FELLOWES (Living)Actor and screenwriterN/C


UK Series 43 (BBC)

Broadcast date Subject Claim to fame Connected to the tree
Connected or N/C
2 Jan 2003David DICKINSONAntiques expert and television presenterUnlisted
9 Jan 2003Mo MOWLAMFormer politicianConnected
16 Jan 2003Gillian TAYLFORTH (Living)Actress EastEndersN/C
23 Jan 2003Mike RUTHERFORD (Living)Singer, guitarist and songwriterN/C
30 Jan 2003John MCARDLE (Living)Actor BrooksideN/C
6 Feb 2003Elmer BERNSTEINFilm composerN/C
13 Feb 2003Charles COLLINGWOOD (Living)Actor The ArchersN/C
20 Feb 2003Jonathan DAVIES (Living)Rugby playerN/C
27 Feb 2003Elizabeth PESCOPSRetired headteacherN/C
6 Mar 2003George BESTFormer footballerN/C
10 Apr 2003Lisa MAXWELL (Living)Actress The Bill and television presenterN/C
17 Apr 2003Roger COOK (Living)Investigative journalist and broadcasterN/C
23 Apr 2003Bob MONKHOUSEComedian and entertainerConnected
1 May 2003Nicholas WINTONHumanitarianConnected
8 May 2003Anthony ANDREWS (Living)ActorN/C
15 May 2003Alex NORTON (Living)ActorN/C
5 Jun 2003John BARDON (wiki)ActorN/C
12 Jun 2003Simon COWELL (Living)Music executive and television personalityN/C
19 Jun 2003Alec STEWART (Living)CricketerN/C
26 Jun 2003Vic ARMSTRONG (Living)Film director and stunt coordinatorN/C
3 Jul 2003Chris BONINGTON (wiki)MountaineerConnectable
17 Jul 2003John MIDDLETON (Living)Actor EmmerdaleN/C
24 Jul 2003Bob HARRIS (Living)BroadcasterN/C
1 Aug 2003Gyles BRANDRETH (Living)Broadcaster, writer and entertainerN/C
8 Aug 2003Aled JONES (Living)Singer and television and radio presenterN/C


In June 2003, Michael Aspel announced he would be leaving the show after his final recording of the series.

This Is Your Life was axed for the second and final time in October 2003.

It did return for a single one-off show in 2007 hosted by Sir Trevor McDonald, in which the subject was once again Simon Cowell, previously featured in 2003.

Epilogue

Profiles created as a direct result of this page:

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Plus lots of improved categorization on existing profiles.





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