# Piero Angela

piero angela (Italian pronunciation: [ˈpjɛːro ˈandʒela]; born 22 December 1928) is an Italian television host, science journalist, writer and pianist. He started as a radio reporter, then became a foreign correspondent, and established himself as the host of the Rai newscast. He is best known as the creator and presenter of broadcasting programs modeled on BBC and David Attenborough documentaries, and also for his scientific journalism published in numerous publications.Angela has written thirty-three books, which sold over three million copies, received many honorary degrees, made over sixty documentaries and hundreds of television episodes, won seven Telegattos and eight times won the national television directing award.