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Angela Rippon reveals BBC boss told her to quit TV at 50 to ‘make way for younger women’

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Strictly Come Dancing star told by ex BBC boss to quit TV to ‘make way for younger women’

The former ‘Top Gear’ presenter labelled the then director-general’s comment ‘misogynistic‘

The Independent UK

Strictly star curled up in foetal position during London attack

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Angela Rippon reveals she was ‘kicked in the head’ during terrifying London mugging

Strictly Come Dancing’s Angela Rippon revealed that she was “kicked in the head” during a terrifying mugging in London.

The Independent UK

Angela Rippon, 81, reveals terrifying attack in London as muggers 'kicked her in the head'

The broadcaster described how attackers threatened to ‘break her fingers’ if she did not hand over her jewellery

Evening Standard

Angela Rippon and Alex Kingston among Strictly stars teaching MPs to cha-cha-cha

Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle and new Green Party MP Hannah Spencer were among the parliamentarians practising their footwork.

Evening Standard

‘How incredibly stimulating!’ Retirees on discovering a new world through dance

As Angela Rippon’s Let’s Dance campaign aims to get the nation moving this week, older dancers share how they overcame nerves to relish the benefits

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Classics and cutting-edge: English National Ballet unveil their new season

English National Ballet’s new programme is an exciting one that delivers the crowd-pleasers while pushing boundaries

Evening Standard

Lord of the Flies star reveals he has kidneys from both parents

12-year-old David McKenna, who plays Piggy in the series, has had two life-saving operations

Evening Standard

Angela Rippon says it is ‘never too late’ to start dancing and reap its benefits

The broadcaster launched the Let’s Dance campaign last year following her time on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing in 2023.

Evening Standard

Angela Rippon: ‘Wonderful’ Let’s Dance initiative was inspired by Strictly stint

The 81-year-old spearheaded the campaign last year.

Evening Standard

Strictly legend addresses rumours of replacing hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly

Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Angela Rippon has addressed rumours of her taking over presenting the show from Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly.

The Independent UK

Queen jokes about ‘outperforming’ ballet dancers

Camilla made the joke after she was gifted a pair of pink ballet pumps at a reception to mark 75 years of the English National Ballet company.

Evening Standard

Dame Jilly Cooper ‘changed the way we read books as women’ – Angela Rippon

The broadcaster was friends with the author.

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The Independent UK

Angela Rippon: Age is no barrier to being able to live well and have a happy life

TV presenter Angela Rippon strongly advocates for everyone to stay active, particularly through dancing.

The Independent UK

The major health benefits that come with dancing later in life

Experts about how taking to the floor can boost both health and wellbeing

The Guardian - UK

Broadcaster Angela Rippon looks back: ‘I want to age disgracefully. It’s much more fun’

The former newsreader on her career’s many twists and turns, her mother’s dementia and why she’s still working – and dancing – at 80

Evening Standard

Wes Streeting backs Angela Rippon’s dance day to help ‘build healthy society’

The national dance day will see events at community centres, dance clubs, studios and hospitals, involving 55,000 dance teachers.

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Evening Standard

Angela Rippon replaced by Louise Minchin for next series of Rip Off Britain

She will join Gloria Hunniford and Julia Somerville on the consumer programme.

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Ed Balls and Katya Jones recall ‘horribly wrong’ lift in Strictly 20th special

Celebrity competitors from the BBC One show have reunited with their professional dance partners for an anniversary programme.

Evening Standard

He was a human Glitterball: Strictly stars celebrate Robin Windsor’s life

The professional dancer died earlier this year at the age of 44.

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: a special night of rare music that you haven’t heard before

This musical odyssey promises to be a Top of the Pops-free zone. Plus: the return of Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Independent UK

Strictly’s Toyah Willcox: Everything you need to know about the punk-rock singer

‘I Want to Be Free’ singer will be putting her experience from years of touring and West End performing to the test

The Independent UK

How to avoid falling into a rut in later life

Here are some tips on how to keep things fresh and fulfilling well into retirement…

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing's first pairing 'confirmed' as they're spotted filming together

The beloved BBC series is back later this year for its 20th season

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