“I have always been secretly obsessed with ballet - in awe of the discipline, the physicality, the poise and grace. Behind the perfectly placed pointes, the willowy, whispery arms and the bulging tights are years of turmoil and graft, actual blood, sweat and tears.”

Irish television and radio presenter

Angela Scanlon is an Irish television and radio presenter known for her work in broadcasting. She first came to attention on Irish television and has presented several programmes on RTÉ. Among her better-known work is the 2014 documentary Oi Ginger!, which she presented for RTÉ. Her public profile has been built through presenting rather than through a long list of screen roles, and her name is associated with television and radio work in Ireland.