“I would never cast aspersions about another broadcaster, and I do agree that prime time television is ageist, of course it is. But the only way to counter that isn't to complain, but to take on new roles and do them with such consummate professionalism that the naysayers who think there's no place for us are proved categorically wrong.”

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.