Kirsty Wark
Kirsty Wark | |
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Wark in 2008 | |
| Born | Kirsteen Anne Wark 3 February 1955 Dumfries, Scotland |
| Education | Wellington School, Ayr |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
| Occupation | Television journalist |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Employer | BBC |
| Notable credit | Newsnight |
| Spouse |
Alan Clements (m. 1989) |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | BAFTA Fellowship (2025) |
Kirsteen Anne Wark (born 3 February 1955) is a Scottish television presenter and journalist from Dumfries.
Wark has primarily spent her career working for the BBC, most notably as the longest-serving presenter of the political debate programme Newsnight until 2024.
Wark’s career began at BBC Radio Scotland as a researcher and programme producer before switching to television.
Throughout her career Wark has interviewed notable people including Prime Minister’s Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair, President Barack Obama and fashion designer Vivienne Westwood.
In 2025 Wark was honoured with the BAFTA Fellowship at the 2025 British Academy Television Awards for contributions to British media.
Since leaving Newsnight, Wark has continued to work for the BBC as a presenter. Including BBC Radio 4’s art and culture programme Front Row and on BBC Scotland’s 2024 election coverage.