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Angela May Rippon CBE (born 12 October 1944) is an English broadcaster, former newsreader, writer and journalist. Rippon presented radio and television news programmes in South West England before moving to BBC One's Nine O'Clock News, becoming a regular presenter in 1975.
Oct 29, 2023 · Before becoming the first woman to permanently anchor the BBC national TV news in 1975, Angela Rippon worked as a radio and TV news presenter in South West England. She also made history as the third female news presenter on British TV, following Barbara Mandell on ITN in 1955 and Nan Winton on BBC TV in 1960.
Mar 1, 2023 · Angela Rippon says she has had to fight tooth and nail to be where she is today and, despite being due to turn 80 next year, has no intention of slowing down any time soon.
Nov 20, 2023 · Angela Rippon’s Strictly Come Dancing partner Kai Widdrington has addressed their exit from the BBC show on Sunday (19 November) after their journey ended following 10 rollercoaster weeks.
Feb 3, 2024 · Angela Rippon has said she suffered a "serious asthma attack" causing her to stop breathing while on stage during the Strictly Come Dancing live tour. In an Instagram post on...
Nov 18, 2023 · Angela Rippon might not have ever thought that she'd become a TV presenter, but she soon learnt that she loves a challenge.
Sep 9, 2023 · Angela Rippon interview: ‘Who wouldn’t enjoy being in the arms of a big, strong dancer?’ Strictly's oldest ever contestant on how she handled newsroom pests – and why her new dance partner ...
