Esther Rantzen Born in 1940, and a graduate from Oxford, Esther Rantzen's career in journalism began with BBC Radio as a sound effects assistant. From there she moved into television as a researcher/reporter for Braden’s Week and then in 1973 as producer/presenter of ‘That’s Life’ which was on air for 21 years. Esther has made a number of pioneering programmes on subjects such as British women’s experience of childbirth, stillbirth, mental health and child abuse. In 1986 Esther invented the concept of Childline and chaired its Board of trustees for 20 years. After the merger of Childline with NSPCC in February 2006 Esther became President of Childline and is a trustee of the NSPCC. Esther contributes regularly to The Daily Mail, The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Times and other publications and lectures on children’s issues, broadcasting and many other topics. Having written a best-selling autobiography and a novel “A Secret Life” she is working on a second novel. She is currently preparing for a possible career in politics, having decided to stand as a prospective Independent candidate for Luton South at the next general election. Billy Marsh Associates Homepage
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