The 83-year-old veteran broadcaster has terminal lung cancer and told ITV News, "I can't think of a better death but only if Jersey want me".

Esther Rantzen would choose to die in Jersey if law changes

Dame Esther Rantzen has called on Jersey's politicians to "give us all the choice" when they decide whether to legalise assisted dying in May.

Dame Esther Rantzen urges Jersey to vote through assisted dying law

The 83-year-old, who has stage four cancer, has been campaigning for assisted dying and has joined the Dignitas clinic in Switzerland.

The 82-year-old broadcaster is waiting on a scan to find out her prognosis.

The 82-year-old former That’s Life! presenter founded the charities Childline and The Silver Line.

The Tesco Mum of the Year award crowned a memorable few weeks for Dame Esther who became a grandmother for the second time.

Esther Rantzen will return to front the one-off show and launch her helpline for vulnerable older people.