This Is Your Life
James Butterworth
Season 1, Episode 4 · Aired 1955-11-20
Synopsis
THIS IS YOUR LIFE - The Reverend James Butterworth, a Methodist minister, was surprised by Eamonn Andrews at the BBC Television Theatre. His pioneering youth work and fund raising led to the creation of Clubland, a Christian institution for underpriviledged children in Walworth, London. Clubland was opened in 1939 by Queen Mary, a patron of the institution for many years, and has since received the support of many famous names.
In the series
This episode is part of This Is Your Life (1952–1961) on NBC.
Ralph Edwards ambushes a guest with their entire biography — tissues mandatory.
Key cast
- Ralph Edwards as Host