“I don't own a yacht or a flashy car. I've always had safe cars because I do so much driving. I don't think I've ever been really profligate with my money, but at the same time I do enjoy spending it.”

English broadcaster, journalist, writer, and former newsreader

Angela Rippon is an English broadcaster, journalist, writer, and former newsreader. She became a familiar public figure in British television, and her name is closely associated with broadcast journalism. Her career has moved across presenting, reporting, and writing, with work that reflects a long presence in the media. She is known for her clear, professional style and for a career built in front of the camera and in print.