Kirsty Wark, speaker, is a prominent UK news journalist. She presented BBC's Newsnight for 30 years, stepping down after the 2024 General Election. Her career on Newsnight involved holding politicians and public figures accountable through her interviewing skills.
She began her career as a journalist and producer on BBC Scotland, notably reporting on the Lockerbie bombing, before joining BBC 2's arts programme The Late Show and moving to Newsnight in 1993.
Kirsty has worked across both arts and news, hosting The Review Show for over a decade and presenting various BBC Arts series and documentaries. She has interviewed notable figures including Margaret Thatcher, Madonna, Harold Pinter, and George Clooney, as well as authors like Toni Morrison and Philip Roth. She also hosts Radio 4's series The Reunion and regularly presents Start the Week. Additionally, she continues to present arts programmes on TV and radio, including cultural history series such as The Women Who Changed Modern Scotland, Front Row, and Panorama specials.
Kirsty has received several awards for her work, including BAFTA Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Broadcasting, Journalist of the Year, and Best Television Presenter. In 2024, she was honoured with a lifetime achievement award at the RTS Journalism Awards.
She is also known as an experienced conference chair and facilitator, available for keynote speaking, fireside chats, and awards hosting. For event bookings, contact the PepTalk team.
Want to book Kirsty Wark for your next event?
Email kirsty.wark@getapeptalk.com, and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
Please note: we can only assist with speaking requests. For anything else, we recommend reaching out to Kirsty Wark directly.
What topics does Kirsty Wark specialise in? Kirsty Wark specialises in talking about journalism, interviewing, arts broadcasting and more.
What is Kirsty Wark's speaking style like? Kirsty engages audiences with her insightful contributions and dynamic hosting style, elevating events with her expertise, energy, and humour, leaving a lasting positive impression on all participants. __
Does Kirsty Wark offer virtual speaking engagements? Yes, Kirsty Wark offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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