Aurora Mulligan

Mulligan grew up in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.[1] She studied politics and political philosophy at the University of Liverpool.[1][2]

Mulligan was a producer for the BBC and in 2015 became the first female producer on its long running motoring show Top Gear.[3] Later, she joined the cast of the programme and took on the role of a bride whose wedding at St Paul's Cathedral was crashed.[4]

In 2016, Mulligan produced a segment in the Isle of Man in which an eight-wheeled all-terrain vehicle rescued some naked ramblers.[5] In 2018, Mulligan moved to Los Angeles and joined Lionsgate's Pilgrim Studios as the executive director of documentaries.[5]

In 2019, Mulligan worked on the 100th Isle of Man TT Races.[6]

Previously, Mulligan was a producer at Big Earth Productions, a production company known for producing travel series Long Way Round and Long Way Down.[1] Mulligan also worked as an assistant director on EastEnders, Holby City, and The Bill.[5] She specialises in car and motorbike-related programming.[1]

Mulligan was in a relationship with American TV actor Matt LeBlanc for six years.[7] In 2022, Mulligan ended the relationship.[7][8]

In 2021, an internet meme known as Irish Uncle went viral and it was widely reported that Mulligan's influence was responsible for the look.[9][10][11]

• Top Gear
• Long Way Round
• Long Way Down
• EastEnders
• Holby City
• The Bill