Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86: a life spent making others heard
Remembering the pioneering broadcaster whose compassion and determination created lifelines for children and older people.
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Remembering Dame Esther Rantzen, 1940-2026
Three photographs remember the warmth and public presence of the broadcaster and charity founder.
On This Day 2000: Stars at the ELLE Style Awards
Six archive photographs revisit the arrivals at London's ELLE Style Awards on 27 September 2000.
ELLE Style Awards Arrivals, 2000
Joely Richardson, Louise, Davina McCall, Victoria Beckham, Jamie Oliver and Melanie Sykes arrive in London.
On This Day 2001: Charlize Theron at the Blunauta Show
Six archive images revisit Charlize Theron at the Blunauta fashion show in Milan on 26 September 2001.
Charlize Theron at the Blunauta Show, 2001
Charlize Theron moves from the front row to the catwalk at the Milan presentation.
On This Day 2001: Stars Arrive for the Enigma Premiere
Six archive images revisit the cast, music guests and royal arrival at the Enigma premiere on 24 September 2001.
The Enigma Premiere in London, 2001
The cast, music guests and Prince Charles arrive at the Odeon Leicester Square on 24 September 2001.
On This Day 2007: Jennifer Aniston and Ben Affleck on Set
Six archive images revisit Jennifer Aniston and Ben Affleck filming in San Pedro on 22 September 2007.
Jennifer Aniston and Ben Affleck on Set, 2007
Jennifer Aniston and Ben Affleck are pictured between takes on the San Pedro waterfront set.
On This Day 2001: Stars Unite for America: A Tribute to Heroes
Six archive images revisit the America: A Tribute to Heroes telethon on 21 September 2001.
America: A Tribute to Heroes, 2001
Whoopi Goldberg, Tom Cruise, Will Smith, Muhammad Ali, Mariah Carey and Neil Young take part.