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Kirsty Wark | PepTalk Expert Speaker
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Kirsty Wark

Kirsty Wark | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Engage your audience with insightful discussions and expert perspectives on current affairs and culture with Kirsty Wark, speaker, award-winning journalist and presenter.
Kirsty Wark | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Accountability
Communication
Creativity
Accountability
Communication
Kirsty Wark
Kirsty Wark | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Engage your audience with insightful discussions and expert perspectives on current affairs and culture with Kirsty Wark, speaker, award-winning journalist and presenter.
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You were absolutely brilliant and the feedback from the delegates at the reception afterwards was incredibly positive. It was hugely valuable to have your insightful contribution, expertise, and excellent chairing skills. | | Carers UK Conference Event | https://peptalk-static-assets.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/speech-bubble-3.webp
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Kirsty Wark Speaker Biography

Kirsty Wark Speaker Biography

About Kirsty Wark

Longtime presenter of BBC's Newsnight
Renowned arts and current affairs journalist
Award-winning broadcaster and conference host
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.
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Email kirsty.wark@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), 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.

PepTalk are the official speaking agents for Kirsty Wark available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Kirsty Wark's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Kirsty directly.

What topics does Kirsty Wark specialise in?  

Kirsty Wark specialises in discussing journalism, interviewing, arts broadcasting and more.

What is Kirsty Wark's speaking style like?  

Kirsty delivers with insight, expertise, and warmth. Her chairing and hosting skills elevate events, encourage meaningful discussion, and consistently receive outstanding feedback from delegates and organisers alike.

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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You were absolutely brilliant and the feedback from the delegates at the reception afterwards was incredibly positive. It was hugely valuable to have your insightful contribution, expertise, and excellent chairing skills. | | Carers UK Conference Event | https://peptalk-static-assets.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/speech-bubble-3.webp
The event went tremendously well, everyone from the Chair and CEO down was delighted and Kirsty was a fantastic host. Her hosting elevated the event above usual corporate get-togethers with speeches and helped us to talk about the issues we wanted to on skills and education. | UK Chairman's Event | Santander | https://peptalk-static-assets.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/speech-bubble-3.webp
You played such a key part in the conference, and I just wanted to say thank you. I'm not exaggerating in the slightest when I say that it would not have been the same without you! Feedback on your contribution has been universally positive and really underscores the value [...] | | CMS LLP On Point Conference | https://peptalk-static-assets.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/speech-bubble-3.webp
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You were absolutely brilliant and the feedback from the delegates at the reception afterwards was incredibly positive. It was hugely valuable to have your insightful contribution, expertise, and excellent chairing skills. | | Carers UK Conference Event | https://peptalk-static-assets.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/speech-bubble-3.webp
You were absolutely brilliant and the feedback from the delegates at the reception afterwards was incredibly positive. It was hugely valuable to have your insightful contribution, expertise, and excellent chairing skills. | | Carers UK Conference Event | https://peptalk-static-assets.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/speech-bubble-3.webp
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