About this season
A magazine-style television series on BBC1 which was broadcast from May 1973 to June 1994, presented by Esther Rantzen, with various changes of co-presenters. The show presented hard-hitting investigations alongside satire and occasional light entertainment.
Episodes (21)
1. Episode 1
Aired 8 January 1994
In a special report to mark the beginning of its 21st series, That's Life! examines the causes of fire in the home and offers advice on devising an escape plan. With Esther Rantzen, Gavin Campbell and Adrian Mills.
2. Episode 2
Aired 15 January 1994
Including the launch of a campaign to make Britain a more welcoming place for parents with young children. Kevin Devine goes under cover to expose the tricks of the conman's trade, and a new character called Killjoy steps onto the scene.
3. Episode 3
Aired 22 January 1994
4. Episode 4
Aired 29 January 1994
With special guest Wendy Richard.
5. Episode 5
Aired 5 February 1994
6. Episode 6
Aired 12 February 1994
7. Episode 7
Aired 19 February 1994
With special guest June Whitfield.
8. Episode 8
Aired 26 February 1994
With special guest EastEnders star Wendy Richard.
9. Episode 9
Aired 5 March 1994
This week's programme launches a major BBC campaign to stamp out school bullying. With Esther Rantzen and the team and special guest impressionist Janet Brown.
10. Episode 10
Aired 12 March 1994
Special guest June Whitfield, who presents viewers' news cuttings and gives her own comments on the week's news.
11. Episode 11
Aired 19 March 1994
Guest Barry Cryer presents viewers' news cuttings and his own comments on the week's news.
12. Episode 12
Aired 26 March 1994
Special guest, impressionist Janet Brown who presents viewers' news cuttings and gives her own comments on the week's news.
13. Episode 13
Aired 9 April 1994
Special guest, comedienne Kate Robbins who presents viewers' news cuttings.
14. Episode 14
Aired 16 April 1994
Tonight's show includes an awards ceremony to applaud Britain's most parent-friendly places, with guest celebrities including Nanette Newman and Loyd Grossman. Plus the Dirty Nappy Award for the least friendly organisation.
15. Episode 15
Aired 23 April 1994
Special guest comedienne Kate Robbins, who presents viewers' news cuttings and gives her own comments on the week's news.
16. Episode 16
Aired 7 May 1994
Tonight's programme includes a special report by Howard Leader on the recent project to redecorate the Komso Children's Hospital in St Petersburg. Special guest June Whitfield.
17. Episode 17
Aired 14 May 1994
With Janet Brown.
18. Episode 18
Aired 21 May 1994
Special guest June Whitfield.
19. Episode 19
Aired 28 May 1994
20. Episode 20
Aired 4 June 1994
21. Episode 21
Aired 11 June 1994
Last in the series of hard-hitting investigations and real-life humour from Esther Rantzen and the team, plus special guest June Whitfield.