Best Wardrobes in Britain: Angela Scanlon

Most people would baulk at the idea of a whole crew of people rocking up with a camera, mic and multiple lights to their sacred space of home. Not Angela Scanlon. The Irish broadcaster, author and podcaster, known for hosting shows on the BBC and RTÉ, as well as her weekend breakfast show on Virgin Radio, is charmingly open, friendly and welcoming, and well-versed in photoshoots and being camera-ready. On a hazy, October day, we were greeted warmly upon entering her family abode in North London, and met with the familiar smile, character and face we know so well from primetime TV, her Instagram (give her a follow!) and her presence on the FROW of fashion weeks.

Angela's first foray into the spotlight stemmed from her work as a stylist, which led to her working in the world of TV and broadcasting. Her first major documentary Oi Ginger! aired on RTE in 2014 to critical acclaim. This led to a follow-up series, Angela Scanlon: Full Frontal, which tackled taboo subjects such as extreme makeovers, fitness, and nudity. Since beginning her work with the BBC, Angela has hosted The One Show, cult classic Robot Wars, BBC Two’s hit interior design show Your Home Made Perfect, as well as coverage of T In The Park festival and the BAFTAs. Angela has her own Saturday night chat show on RTÉ One, titled Ask Me Anything, and, in 2023, she took part in the BBC hit show Strictly Come Dancing. In 2022, Angela published her debut book, Joyrider, to rave reviews. Part memoir, part self-help guide, Joyrider sees Angela chart her own journey into the world of self-development.

With no view to slow down, 2025 has seen Angela take up more spots on the radio and TV, as well as launching the very viral and very funny podcast Get A Grip, alongside co-host Vicky Pattison. Angela is well known for her eclectic personal style, as well as her jewellery line frkl, so we took a snoop around her kaleidoscopic wardrobe, full of IYKYK pieces, luxury handbags, cult highstreet buys and vintage gems. She modelled some of her most treasured pieces and chatted about her journey into fashion, TV and radio. Read on for our exclusive conversation and Angela's shopping picks.

Thank you for having us, Angela!

Taking it back to your early years, you grew up in County Meath, Ireland. How did growing up there influence your personal style?

Yes, I grew up in County Meath which is just outside of Dublin but I was very much a country kid. I’m one of four girls, and I think I probably used fashion from a really early age to kind of stand out. I don't know that I did that effectively but I was definitely interested in what I was wearing and how I would kind of put outfits together to… really, to get attention. But I'd wear things relentlessly. I'd become quite fixated on specific things. I remember a pair of Levi jeans I had when I was 11 or 12 that I cut on the inside leg so they flared out over my trainers and an Umbro Sports top that I inherited from my older sister that I thought was the coolest thing that had ever existed in my life. So I was definitely into fashion and style from an early age.

What is your earliest fashion memory?

I remember for my Holy Communion when I was about eight, I inherited a dress from my older sister and I really wanted my own dress but it was not happening - you literally wear it for one day. We were recycling this dress and I agreed - as if I had any choice to wear said dress - if I could “style” it in my own way. So I took this dress and I got a hoop underneath it so it sat out like a real puffy kind of skirt, rather than just like a straight skirt. And I got like a flower crown and I got this beautiful - I wish I still had it - little silk kind of pouch bag with an elasticated handle on it and kind of pearl detailing. And I just remember feeling so cool. And then to top it off, I did like a polka dot white tight with black patent shoes, those old school princess shoes with the little key in it, which was very, very unusual and in my mind, it was my moment to show that I was like, had big ideas about myself. And so, yes, I wore black shoes for my communion.

Angela wears a jacket from The Frankie Shop, an Ashish dress and Michael Kors boots.