Aurora Mulligan facts for kids

Aurora Mulligan (born 1984) is an Irish television producer and director. She is well-known for her exciting work on the popular car show Top Gear. She helps create and manage TV shows, making sure everything runs smoothly from start to finish.

Early Life and Education

Aurora Mulligan grew up in County Fermanagh, which is in Northern Ireland. She went to the University of Liverpool to study. There, she learned about politics and political philosophy. These subjects helped her understand how governments work and different ideas about society.

Creating TV Shows: Aurora Mulligan's Career

Aurora Mulligan started her career as a producer for the BBC. In 2015, she made history on Top Gear. She became the first female producer on this very long-running car show.

Working on Top Gear

As a producer, Aurora helped plan and film many exciting parts of Top Gear. She even appeared on the show once! She played a bride whose wedding at St Paul's Cathedral was "crashed" by the show's hosts.

In 2016, Aurora produced a special part of the show in the Isle of Man. This segment featured a cool eight-wheeled vehicle. It was used to "rescue" some hikers who were out walking.

Beyond Top Gear: New Adventures

In 2018, Aurora Mulligan moved to Los Angeles in the United States. She joined a company called Pilgrim Studios, which is part of Lionsgate. Here, she became a leader for documentary films. She helped guide the creation of non-fiction shows and movies.

In 2019, she worked on the 100th Isle of Man TT Races. This is a famous motorcycle racing event. Her work helped bring the excitement of the races to viewers.

Early TV Production Work

Before her time at Top Gear, Aurora worked at Big Earth Productions. This company is famous for travel series like Long Way Round and Long Way Down. These shows follow adventurers on long journeys around the world.

Aurora also worked as an assistant director on several well-known TV dramas. These include EastEnders, Holby City, and The Bill. She is especially good at making TV shows about cars and motorbikes.

Personal Life and Pop Culture

In 2021, a funny internet picture called the Irish Uncle meme became very popular. Many people said that Aurora Mulligan's ideas helped create the look of this meme. It shows how her influence can even reach viral internet trends!

Filmography

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