Angellica Bell has revealed that a spell without television work left her facing serious financial pressure, despite her public profile
The presenter, who became a familiar CBBC face from 2000, said she came close to selling her home before recognising that she needed to change direction
Bell began her working life with a paper round and a job at McDonald’s before joining Channel 4’s The Big Breakfast
Reflecting on her career, she said women should take greater credit for adapting through different stages of life, adding that she feels proud of the various chapters she has created.