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News anchor Kirsty Wark is one of the country’s most highly regarded broadcasters.
She has hosted Newsnight for the BBC since 1993 and is frequently a guest presenter on The Review Show.
Throughout her career, she has interviewed some of the most senior politicians including Tony Blair and Margaret Thatcher.
Kirsty Wark has won a number of accolades for her work in television, including the BAFTA for Journalist of the Year (1993) and Best Television Presenter (1997), as well as the prestigious Richard Dimbleby Award for Best Television Presenter (Factual, Features, and News) in 2000. In 1999, she won the News and Current Affairs prize by Carlton Women in Film and Television. Kirsty has hosted the cookery quiz show A Question of Taste, The Great British Home Move Roadshow, A Question of Genius, and The Book Quiz all for the BBC.
On the radio, Kirsty has presented for BBC Radio 4 and worked as a producer for Reporting Scotland and the current affairs show Seven Days. Her debut novel, The Legacy of Elizabeth Pringle, was released in 2014 to critical acclaim. Kirsty’s versatility and expertise in journalism and broadcasting make her a popular choice for various corporate events.
Menopause:
Kirsty’s openly spoken about her struggles with the menopause for many years.
In 2024, Kirsty presented BBC Panorama’s The Menopause Industry Uncovered.
In this episode, Kirsty delves into the multi-billion-pound global menopause industry, which markets branded supplements, teas, and even pyjamas as solutions to alleviate the often debilitating symptoms of menopause. The show also explores the prescribing practices at an online clinic operated by a renowned menopause specialist. It features stories from former patients who feel they were not adequately informed about the potential risks of treatment.
The two events with Kirsty were wonderful and it was a pleasure to have her at the festival’
‘Feedback from the attendees has been excellent. They particularly enjoyed the cut and thrust of the panel discussion. We are very grateful to you for taking the time to attend, sharing yours views and stimulating interested debate.’