This Is Your Life set for TV resurrection
This Is Your Life is set for a comeback, it emerged today.
The show – axed by the BBC in 2003 after 48 years – is to be revived with a new host holding the famous red book.
It will be given a revamp to appeal to modern audiences.
Eamonn Andrews and Michael Aspel previously presented the series, which began in 1955.
Production company SMG TV has acquired the exclusive UK rights to the format and hope to have it on screens in the New Year.
Managing director Elizabeth Partyka said: “Our development team are currently looking at ways of refreshing the series, giving it a new look and bringing in a brand new presenter, who has yet to be confirmed.
“Lots of details have still to be decided at this stage but I think we can safely say that we’ll be keeping the red book.”
The company will make a pilot programme before offering it to broadcasters.
The show began 50 years ago with Eamonn Andrews at the helm until his death in 1987.
Michael Aspel took over the following year and hosted the show until 2003.
By that time the programme makers were having difficulty persuading younger celebrities to take part.
Oasis star Noel Gallagher is said to have told them: “Stuff your red book” when approached about appearing on the show.
