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It returned in 1969 when early host Eamonn Andrews took it to ITV.Īspel stepped in when Andrews died in 1987. This Is Your Life was first screened in 1955 but was killed off by the BBC nine years later. It is beginning to look far too outdated.'

And there are only so many times you can do the likes of Bob Monkhouse and Lionel Blair. One said: 'The problem is that the new breed of celebrities like Noel refuse to appear. The Beeb chiefs have ordered makers Pearson to carry out a last-ditch revamp - which could include dropping host Michael Aspel or even the famous red book.īut insiders say executives have privately decided little can be done to save it. Noel, 35, told pals he thought the programme was for fuddy-duddies and he wouldn't be seen dead on it. One of those approached, Oasis star Noel Gallagher, told producers: 'Stuff your red book.'

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This Is Your Life is facing the axe after a 48-year run - because young stars think it is naff.īBC bosses have been turned down by a host of younger celebrities chosen as potential 'victims' for the TV show. Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher reportedly turned down a chance to appear on the series, saying it was 'naff'. Past guests, who are all presented with a red book chronicling events in their lives, have included ex-EastEnders Martin Kemp and former Liberal Democrat leader Paddy Ashdown. The show, hosted previously on ITV by Eamonn Andrews, was first screened in 1955. 'We have asked Thames Television to come up with some new ideas to refresh this long-running format.'

It has been decided that 'the world of celebrity has moved on' and that a new way of focusing on people in the public eye is required.Ī BBC spokesman said: 'We're looking at different ways of tackling this subject.' The tired format in which host Michael Aspel surprises a star by paying homage to their history with the help of friends and family is in need of a refresh, according to the BBC. THE BBC's long-running tribute show This Is Your Life - famous for its big red book - could be axed as part of a revamp, it emerged today. BBC bosses signal final chapter for big red book

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