‘You can’t say it again!’ Dame Esther Rantzen is forced to apologise after she swears TWICE on Chris Evans’ radio show during hilarious interview By Lydia Spencer-elliott For Mailonline Published: 19:52 GMT, 5 March 2021 | Updated: 19:52 GMT, 5 March 2021 Dame Esther Rantzen was forced to apologise on Friday after she accidentally swore … Read more
The best gift we can offer our families this Christmas is to refuse to meet them. That’s what I’ve done, and although it wasn’t easy, I believe it’s time for us older people to be brave and firm, and tell our families to stay away. And if the young argue, just ask them: do you … Read more
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
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
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
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: 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