“My father, who was a Royal Marine, was a huge influence on me. He always said, 'I never want to die with the words 'if only' on my lips.'”

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.