
Angela Rippon is currently wowing viewers as the oldest ever Strictly Come Dancing contestant, but was once told by BBC bosses at the age of 50 that her career on TV was over and she should move aside for “younger women”.

Angela Rippon is currently wowing viewers as the oldest ever Strictly Come Dancing contestant, but was once told by BBC bosses at the age of 50 that her career on TV was over and she should move aside for “younger women”.