“Top Gear' existed before Jeremy Clarkson. The programme I did was a motoring magazine. We did things about road safety, pedestrians, anything to do with motoring; not cars. It's a mark of its longevity that it's never stuck in a rut; it's always pushing new boundaries.”

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.