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From Childline to changing TV for ever: Esther Rantzen’s revolutionary life

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Be it her pioneering approach to consumer injustice or her extraordinary tackling of systemic social issues, the broadcaster was at the forefront of what television could be Esther Rantzen, TV presenter and Childline founder, dies aged 86 Esther Rant…

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  • Be it her pioneering approach to consumer injustice or her extraordinary tackling of systemic social issues, the broadcaster was at the forefront of what television could be Esther Rantzen, TV presenter and Childline founder, dies aged 86 Esther Rant…
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:01:13 UTC.

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