This Is Your Life (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Series · ★ 6.7
Released in 1955, This Is Your Life is a documentary series.
What it’s about. This is Your Life is a British biographical television documentary, based on the 1952 American show of the same name. It was hosted by Eamonn Andrews from 1955 until 1964, and then from 1969 until his death in 1987 aged 64. Michael Aspel then took up the role of host until the show ended in 2003. It returned in 2007 as a one-off special presented by Trevor McDonald, which to date was its most recent airing. In the show the host surprises a special guest, before taking them through their life with the assistance of the 'big red book'. Both celebrities and non-celebrities have been 'victims' of the show. The show was originally broadcast live, and over its run it has alternated between being broadcast on the BBC and on ITV.
Who’s in it. This Is Your Life stars Eamonn Andrews as Self - Host, Michael Aspel as Self - Host, Bebe Daniels as Self and Boris Karloff as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, This Is Your Life has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch This Is Your Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of This Is Your Life tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This Is Your Life (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for This Is Your Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is This Is Your Life worth watching?
- This Is Your Life holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in This Is Your Life?
- This Is Your Life stars Eamonn Andrews, Michael Aspel, Bebe Daniels, Boris Karloff and Catherine Cookson.
- When was This Is Your Life released?
- This Is Your Life was released in 1955.