Kirsty Wark
Kirsty Wark is a renowned Scottish journalist and television presenter best known for her work on BBC Two's Newsnight, where she served for over 30 years. With a career that has spanned several decades, Wark has interviewed a wide range of notable figures, from politicians to artists, and has been recognized for her contributions to journalism. In 2025, she received the prestigious Bafta Fellowship, the highest honor bestowed by the British Academy, acknowledging her significant impact on the media landscape.
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She is a BBC journalist who will be present at the Hinterland #14 event in 2026.
‘When I read his first essay I accused him of getting his big sister to write it’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-18
Presenter Kirsty Wark commented on the misleading edits during the BBC's 'Newsnight' program.
US media outlets cover for BBC after executives resign over Trump speech edits
United States· 2025-11-15
Nicola Sturgeon was among the speakers at the book festival, pictured here with presenter and journalist Kirsty Wark.
Are the Edinburgh festivals doing enough to protect free speech?
United Kingdom· 2025-08-24
Kirsty Wark suggested that the BBC could have refilmed the series of MasterChef without the sacked hosts.
BBC cooking show returns with sacked hosts Gregg Wallace and John TorodeUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-06
Kirsty Wark claimed that Gregg Wallace made 'sexualised' jokes while she was a contestant on Celebrity MasterChef.
MasterChef UK host sacked as 50 more people make allegations against him
Australia· 2025-07-09Queen Camilla met people living with cancer at the town's Victoria Hospital, alongside broadcaster Kirsty Wark.
King's message of unity for 7/7 attack anniversaryUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-07
She met people living with cancer at the town's Victoria Hospital, alongside broadcaster Kirsty Wark.
Kate, Princess of Wales talks of 'life-changing' cancer treatmentUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-02
Bafta Fellowship honouree Kirsty Wark joked that she probably got her award 'for being 70, who knows?'
A wedding dress, party plans... and Alan Cumming's four suitsUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-12
Kirsty Wark received the Bafta Fellowship, the highest honour bestowed by Bafta.
Mr Bates and Mr Loverman win top Bafta TV AwardsUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-11
