Esther Rantzen pays tribute to friend Dame Vera Lynn as she dies aged 103

Esther Rantzen has paid tribute to her friend Dame Vera Lynn as she dies aged 103. The TV personality, 79, honoured the late wartime singer following the news of her death, while appearing on Thursday’s episode of This Morning via video link. Hosts Holly Willoughby, Phillip Schofield and Good Morning Britain’s Lorraine Kelly were also … Read more

Esther Anderson to spend more time with family in Australia after travel restrictions are lifted

Home and Away’s Esther Anderson says she hopes to spend more time with her family in Australia after COVID-19 travel bans are lifted By Alisha Buaya For Daily Mail Australia Published: 03:49 BST, 30 May 2020 | Updated: 03:55 BST, 30 May 2020 Former Home and Away star Esther Anderson calls Los Angeles home.  And … Read more

Esther Anderson shows off her figure as she puts on her wedding lingerie for husband’s birthday

He’s in for a treat! Home and Away’s Esther Anderson, 40, shows off her incredible figure as she puts on her wedding lingerie and bakes a cake as a birthday surprise for her husband By Jessamy Tredinnick For Daily Mail Australia Published: 03:42 BST, 16 May 2020 | Updated: 03:46 BST, 16 May 2020 Esther … Read more

Esther Rantzen and Bel Mooney debate whether the over-70s should have to keep self-isolating

Should over-70s keep self-isolating? Two powerful voices, two opposing views: Yes: It shows Britain cares and is trying to protect us – Esther Rantzen, 79  When it comes to attacking ageism, and defending older people’s rights, I defy anyone to have a record more militant than mine. I can’t understand why the over-70s are complaining … Read more

BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Esther Smith ahead of the launch of new show Trying 

Sitting at the table, watching old sitcoms out of the corner of her eye while having tea with her family, helped Esther Smith develop her comic chops. ‘I was a fan of The Good Life and Dad’s Army when I was growing up,’ the 33-year-old West Midlands-born actress told me. ‘When I got older, it … Read more

Christopher Biggins, 71, and Esther Rantzen, 79, weigh in on coronavirus from self-isolation

Christopher Biggins and Dame Esther Rantzen spoke to Good Morning Britain via video messaging on Tuesday, to weigh in on the current global coronavirus pandemic. Actor Christopher, 71, and broadcaster Esther, 79, are both in the age group of UK citizens urged to self-isolate at the moment. Speaking from his kitchen, Christopher explained that he’s going … Read more

Esther Rantzen says coronavirus is a chance to eliminate ‘modern plague’ of loneliness among elderly

When Boris Johnson last week warned that ‘many more families are going to lose loved ones’, it was a clear, chilling statement of the reality of the coronavirus pandemic. But most of us were reassured by the measured words of the two eminent scientists who stood either side of him, about the actions being taken … Read more

DAME ESTHER RANTZEN: Coronavirus has my generation in its sights but we’ll keep calm and carry on

DAME ESTHER RANTZEN: This coronavirus has my generation in its sights… but like the Queen, we’ll keep calm and carry on By Dame Esther Rantzen For The Mail On Sunday Published: 23:17 GMT, 7 March 2020 | Updated: 23:18 GMT, 7 March 2020 As someone expecting to celebrate an 80th birthday this year – coronavirus … Read more