This is Your Life - Season 1

This is Your Life - Season 1

Season 1

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DatesJuli 29, 1955 - Mai 20, 1956
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Episodes

Eamonn Andrews
Season 1Episode 130 min

Eamonn Andrews

THIS IS YOUR LIFE - Eamonn Andrews became the very first subject of This Is Your Life on British TV, when he was surprised by the host and creator of the show's American version, Ralph Edwards, at the BBC Television Theatre.

Eamonn, already contracted to present future shows, was led to believe the subject was to be his friend, boxer Freddie Mills, after the original choice of footballer Stanley Matthews had been cancelled due to a press leak.

Juli 29, 1955
Yvonne Bailey
Season 1Episode 230 min

Yvonne Bailey

THIS IS YOUR LIFE - Yvonne Bailey (née Baseden) was surprised by Eamonn Andrews at the BBC Television Theatre.

During the Second World War Yvonne joined the Women's Auxiliary Air Force as a clerk, and later, became an agent for the Special Operations Executive - a clandestine organisation formed to encourage and facilitate espionage and sabotage behind enemy lines.

At only 22, Yvonne became the youngest woman to be parachuted into France - her field name was "Odette".

Sept. 25, 1955
Ted Ray
Season 1Episode 330 min

Ted Ray

THIS IS YOUR LIFE - Ted Ray, comedian best known for BBC radio's domestic comedy series Ray's a Laugh, was surprised by Eamonn Andrews at the BBC Television Theatre.

Ted was honoured by This Is Your Life a second time in 1975.

Okt. 23, 1955
James Butterworth
Season 1Episode 430 min

James Butterworth

THIS IS YOUR LIFE - The Reverend James Butterworth, a Methodist minister, was surprised by Eamonn Andrews at the BBC Television Theatre.

His pioneering youth work and fund raising led to the creation of Clubland, a Christian institution for underpriviledged children in Walworth, London.

Clubland was opened in 1939 by Queen Mary, a patron of the institution for many years, and has since received the support of many famous names.

Nov. 20, 1955
Charles Burgess Fry
Season 1Episode 530 min

Charles Burgess Fry

THIS IS YOUR LIFE - Charles Burgess Fry, "grand old man of sport", was surprised by Eamonn Andrews at the BBC Television Theatre.

Dez. 18, 1955
Johanna Harris
Season 1Episode 630 min

Johanna Harris

THIS IS YOUR LIFE - Johanna Harris, a Red Cross nurse, was surprised by Eamonn Andrewsat the BBC Television Theatre.

Jan. 1, 1956
Donald Campbell
Season 1Episode 730 min

Donald Campbell

THIS IS YOUR LIFE - Donald Campbell, speed record breaker, was surprised by Eamonn Andrews at the BBC Television Theatre.

Jan. 15, 1956
Joe Brannelly
Season 1Episode 830 min

Joe Brannelly

THIS IS YOUR LIFE - Joe Brannelly, American musician and music publicist, was surprised byEamonn Andrews at the BBC Television Theatre.

Jan. 29, 1956
Stanley Matthews
Season 1Episode 930 min

Stanley Matthews

THIS IS YOUR LIFE - Stanley Matthews, footballer, was surprised by Eamonn Andrews while appearing on a television sports programme at the BBC Television Theatre.

Feb. 12, 1956
Henry Starling
Season 1Episode 1030 min

Henry Starling

THIS IS YOUR LIFE - Henry Starling, porter at Billingsgate fish market in London was surprised by Eamonn Andrews at the BBC Television Theatre.

Feb. 26, 1956
Ida Cook
Season 1Episode 1130 min

Ida Cook

THIS IS YOUR LIFE - Ida Cook, novelist and campaigner for Jewish refugees, was surprised by Eamonn Andrews at the BBC Television Theatre.

März 11, 1956
Lupino Lane
Season 1Episode 1230 min

Lupino Lane

THIS IS YOUR LIFE - Lupino Lane, actor and theatre manager, was surprised by Eamonn Andrews at the BBC Television Theatre.

März 25, 1956
Hugh Oloff de Wet
Season 1Episode 1330 min

Hugh Oloff de Wet

THIS IS YOUR LIFE - Hugh Oloff de Wet, artist, was surprised by Eamonn Andrews at the BBC Television Theatre.

Apr. 8, 1956
Beth Wilde
Season 1Episode 1430 min

Beth Wilde

THIS IS YOUR LIFE - Beth Wilde, a spinal injury victim, was surprised by Eamonn Andrews at the BBC Television Theatre.

Apr. 22, 1956
Robert Stanford Tuck
Season 1Episode 1530 min

Robert Stanford Tuck

THIS IS YOUR LIFE - Wing Commander Robert Stanford Tuck, Royal Air Force fighter pilot, was surprised by Eamonn Andrews at the BBC Television Theatre.

Mai 6, 1956
These Were Your Lives
Season 1Episode 1630 min

These Were Your Lives

Eamonn Andrews introduces and comperes a review of the first series of This Is Your Life in a pre-recorded special edition.

Several ‘guests of honour' or ‘subjects' return to the BBC Television Theatre to recall incidents and stories relating to their experience of being surprised by Eamonn.

Mai 20, 1956

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