angela scanlon
Angela Scanlon is an Irish TV presenter, broadcaster and podcaster best known for work with RTÉ, the BBC, and shows like Robot Wars and The One Show, plus her newer podcast projects and book on gratitude. She’s also a former stylist and fashion journalist who has become a prominent media voice around wellbeing, humour and modern womanhood.
Who is Angela Scanlon?
- Angela Scanlon (full name Angela Marie Scanlon) was born on 29 December 1983 in Ratoath, County Meath, Ireland.
- She started out as a stylist and fashion journalist, writing for titles such as Tatler, Grazia and Sunday Times Style before moving fully into TV.
- She has worked extensively with Irish broadcaster RTÉ and the BBC, becoming a regular presenter on The One Show and co‑hosting Robot Wars with Dara Ó Briain.
Career highlights
- Hosted or co‑hosted:
- The One Show (BBC) as a regular presenter.
* Robot Wars on BBC Two, which significantly raised her UK profile.
* Your Home Made Perfect, a popular home‑renovation and design show.
- Created the documentary Oi Ginger! in 2014 for RTÉ, which trended worldwide on Twitter and led to her follow‑up series Angela Scanlon: Full Frontal, exploring topics like extreme makeovers, fitness and nudity.
- Has fronted major red‑carpet coverage including the BAFTAs, interviewing actors such as Michael Fassbender, Cate Blanchett and Idris Elba.
Recent projects and trending context
- Angela has leaned into audio and writing:
- Podcast Thanks A Million, focused on gratitude and everyday wellbeing stories.
* Book Joyride, which also centres on themes of gratitude, mindset and finding joy.
- In 2025 coverage, she is described as energetic, candid and humorous, with a podcast “group chat” style that ranges from pop culture to serious issues such as eating disorders and caring responsibilities.
- She has also spoken publicly about body image and eating disorders, blending frankness with humour to make difficult topics feel more approachable.
Angela Scanlon at a glance (HTML table)
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Full name | Angela Marie Scanlon | [7]
| Date of birth | 29 December 1983 | [1][5]
| Birthplace | Ratoath, County Meath, Ireland | [9][1][5]
| Main roles | TV presenter (RTÉ, BBC), Robot Wars co‑host, The One Show presenter, podcast host, author | [5][3]
| Earlier career | Stylist and fashion journalist for magazines such as Tatler and Grazia | [1][3]
| Notable shows | Robot Wars, The One Show, Your Home Made Perfect, Oi Ginger!, Angela Scanlon: Full Frontal | [5][3]
| Key themes now | Wellbeing, gratitude, modern womanhood, pop culture, candid humour in podcasting and writing | [4][2][3]
