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.

Dec 21, 2024 · Former BBC Strictly Come Dancing star and broadcasting legend Angela Rippon has shared an update after it was announced she would be replaced on the next season of Rip Off Britain.

Feb 3, 2024 · Angela Rippon has happily updated fans on her health after suffering a terrifying asthma attack that left her unable to breathe and forced to skip several Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour...

Aug 4, 2023 · Angela Rippon has been revealed as one of the stars of the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing. The former newsreader, 78, will take to the floor later in 2023 as the oldest contestant on the show ever.

Sep 23, 2023 · Strictly Come Dancing star Angela Rippon is a familiar face on our screens thanks to her long broadcasting career. But how much do you know about her home life?

2 days ago · There isn't much that Angela Rippon hasn't tackled in the course of a broadcasting career that spans almost 60 years, from dancing on a Morecambe and Wise Christmas special to hosting the ...

Dec 20, 2024 · Angela Rippon has issued an update after it was announced she had been replaced on the next season of Rip Off Britain. The 80-year-old, who competed on Strictly Come Dancing last season, will...

Jan 13, 2025 · Angela Rippon has shared a touching tribute to her cousin John, 90, after a tumultuous year for her “extended family”. While the 80-year-old normally only shares work commitments over social media, she posted a picture of herself and two relatives on Monday.

Oct 14, 2023 · BBC's oldest Strictly Come Dancing contestant Angela Rippon has been wowing fans and viewers of the show with her skills and flexibility while doing the Cha Cha Cha with partner Kai Widdrington.