Angela Rippon Partner, Children, Net Worth, Age & Bio

If you are interested in the broadcast media and print media, then you must know the legendary journalist, Angela Rippon. She is widely recognized as an English television journalist, writer, newsreader, and presenter. Rippen is the first female journalist who presents the national television news of BBC.  Moreover, she also monitored a half hour programme, Top Gear on the BBC.

Angela is at the age of early ’70s. She is a divorced woman. Also, she has made a massive amount of net worth. If you are interested to know about her personal and professional life, then stay on our page and read this article to the end.

Angela Rippon’s Bio & Wiki (Age, Family)

Angela Rippon was born on October 12, 1944, in Plymouth, Devon, England under the sun sign Libra. She grew with very supportive parents where her father was a Royal MarineJohn Rippon, and her mother, Enda Rippon works as a seamstress at China company, Lawley.

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Talking about her educational background, Rippon left her school when she was just 17 years old.

Angela Rippon’s Career (Books and TV Shows)

After leaving school, Angela Rippon started finding jobs and later joined the Western Morning News. There, she served as an editor. Later, she worked in the Sunday Independent, BBC local radio, and Westward Television. Well, she made her TV career debut in 1966 at BBC South West. In 1974, she presented a national news program on BBC2. 

Moreover, Angela became the first female newsreader after reading the news on BBC One’s Nine O’Clock News. Similarly, she has a long connection with the BBC. She has worked on the BBC for over five decades. Angela hosted several programs. Her age doesn’t matter to her to be an active presenter.

Similarly, she presented a BBC’s half an hour running programme, Top Gear along with many other television personalities like Jason Barlow, Stephen Bayley, Jon Bentley and others. As of 2019, she is 74 years old.

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Angela has faced many problems and struggles. She spent 52 years of her life serving the BBC. As of 2014, she co-hosted the ITV Saturday Night entertainment series Amazing Greys but it ended after one series. In 2018, with Michael Usher and Melissa Doyle, she co-presents the live coverage of Prince Harry‘s and Meghan Markle‘s wedding for Channel Seven.

Additionally, Rippon has written several books for children based on a fairy tale such as Victoria Plum.

Angela Rippon’s Awards & Nominations

In 2004, Angela Rippon was appointed Officer of Order of British Empire (OBE) and in 2012, she was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Arts from Plymouth University. In 2017 New Year Honors, Angela was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in her role as leader of development with Dementia Friendly Communities.

Angela Rippon’s Personal Life (Partner)

As we mentioned earlier, Angela Rippon is a divorced woman. She previously married her long-term boyfriend, Christopher Dare. He is an engineer by profession. Angela married him at the age of 22. However, their 22 years of a marriage relationship ended. They both don’t share any children as well.

Angela Rippon On Social Media

Angela Rippon is not active on any social media but she has a lot of hashtags on Twitter and Instagram.

Maybe she doesn’t like these modern vibes.

Angela Rippon’s Body Measurements (Height & Weight)

Angela Rippon stands at an average height of 5 feet and 6 inches. Moreover, she has blonde hair and brown eyes. But her whole body measurement (weight, dress size, shoe size) is yet to disclose.

Angela Rippon’s Salary & Net Worth

Angela Rippon has maintained a net worth of around $10 Million from her profession. She has already spent 52 years of her life being an English journalist, newsreader, presenter, and writer. Additionally, she has an average salary of around $1300 per episode.

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Hence, Angela is enjoying a luxurious life.