Kirsty Wark

Kirsty Wark (born 3 February 1955) is a Scottish television presenter and journalist who began her career at BBC Radio Scotland in 1976. She moved to television in 1982 and became known for presenting current affairs and arts programmes. She has been the longest-serving presenter of BBC Newsnight from 1993 until standing down in 2024 after 31 years. Her career includes hosting The Late Show, One Foot in the Past, Words with Wark, and various quiz shows. She co-founded production company Wark Clements & Co with Alan Clements in 1990.