00:01Dame Esther Ranson, the broadcaster and founder of Childline, has died aged 86.
00:06She became a household name presenting That's Life, which combined consumer investigations
00:10with entertainment and drew millions of viewers.
00:14In 1986 she founded Childline after reporting on child abuse and neglect and recognising
00:19that children needed somewhere to turn.
00:22She later founded the Silverline, supporting older people experiencing loneliness and isolation.
00:27Her campaigning also included bullying, organ donation and assisted dying.
00:33Tributes have come from broadcasters, charities and politicians, with BBC Director General
00:38Matt Britton describing her contribution to public life as immeasurable.
