Kirsty Wark
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| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Age | 69 |
| Date of birth | February 3,1955 |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
| Born | Dumfries |
| United Kingdom | |
| Spouse | Alan Clements |
| Children | James Clements |
| Caitlin Clements | |
| Education | Grange Academy, Kilmarnock |
| The University of Edinburgh | |
| Wellington School, Ayr | |
| Books | The House by the Loch |
| The Legacy of Elizabeth Pringle | |
| Restless Nation: Accompanies the BBC Scotland Television Series | |
| Parents | Jimmy Wark |
| Roberta Wark | |
| Siblings | Alan Wark |
| Notabl credit | Newsnight |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 401879 |
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Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie
Omnibus
A Question of Taste
Breakfast Time
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Home Movie Roadshow
Rough Justice
Carnage
Edinburgh Nights with Sue Perkins
The Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction
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Kirsty Wark Life story
Kirsteen Anne "Kirsty" Wark FRSE is a Scottish television presenter with a long career at the BBC. Starting on Radio Scotland, where she became a producer, Wark switched to television, presenting The Late Show and Newsnight, as well as hosting her own interview programme and launching a production company.
Early Life
Kirsty wark is a scottish journailst and broadcaster. She was born in dumfries. Scotland on 4th february 1955. She attenedd the university of aberdeen. Where she studied english and economics.Career
Wark started her career in journalism as a newsreader and reporter at bbc radio scotland in the late 1970s. In the 1980s. She began to appear as a presenter on bbc scotalnd s current affairs programme. Reporting scotland. She rose to fame when she became the presenter of newsnight in 1993. She has been a presentre on the show ever since.Presenting Work
In addition to her work on newsnight. Wark has presented a number of other programmes. Including the bbc s coverage of the edinburgh festival. The bbc s children in need appeal. And the euroviison sogn contest. She has also presented a number of documentaries. Including a series on the life of malcolm x.Radio Work
In addition to her television work. Wark has also presented shows for bbc radio 4. Including the series kirstys home truths. She is also a regualr contributor to bbc radio scotlands good morning scotland programme.Awards
Wark has won a number of awards for her work. Including the royal television society awadr for best presenter in 2004. And the bafta scotland aawrd for best news programme in 2005.Writing
Wark has also written a number of books. Including a biography of the late labour mp. Tony benn. And a novel. the legacy of elizabeth pringle.Personal Life
Wark is married to alan clements. A former television producer. They have two children.Important Event
In 2017. Wark was awarded a cbe for her services to broadcasting and chartiy.Interesting Fact
Wark is a collector of vintage fashion and has a large collectino of vintage clothign and accessories.Kirsty Wark to leave BBC Newsnight after 30 years
...Kirsty Wark, the longest-serving presenter of BBC Two s Newsnight, is to step down from the programme...
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Kay and Derbyshire to host BBC Breakfast and Newsnight respectively
... Derbyshire, who will join Kirsty Wark from September, she was " delighted"...
General Election 2019: Huw Edwards to lead BBC coverage
... Sarah Smith and Kirsty Wark will broadcast live from Scotland, while Naga Munchetty, Andrew Marr and Nick Robinson will be among the presenters reporting from key constituency locations...
PM has a problem with immigration - Soubry
... Anna Soubry, who now sits with the Independent Group, told Newsnight s Kirsty Wark: The only reason why she will not agree to [continued membership of] the single market is because of free movement of people...
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General Election 2019: Huw Edwards to lead BBC coverage
Edwards spent 13 years as a political journalist in Westminster
Newsreader Huw Edwards will be The Lead presenter for the BBC's 2019 Election Night coverage, Taking Over from the long-serving David Dimbleby .
Fran Unsworth , the BBC's director of news, said he would be "the perfect presenter to have at the helm as a trusted and authoritative guide".
Edwards said he hoped "to put his 35 years of experience to good use".
He said his job was to guide viewers through what he called "The Most important election for decades".
"Our aim in Bbc News is to provide The Best possible service to voters in a very uncertain world," he said.
Edwards will serve as lead presenter of the BBC's Election Night coverage on 12 December and will be joined by Reeta Chakrabarti , Andrew Neil and Tina Daheley .
Jeremy Vine will use the traditional "swingometer" to measure electoral shifts, while Sophie Raworth will analyse the results as they come in on a giant constituency map of the UK.
Sarah Smith and Kirsty Wark will broadcast live from Scotland, while Naga Munchetty , Andrew Marr and Nick Robinson will be among the presenters reporting from key constituency locations.
Political editor Laura Kuenssberg , Europe editor Katya Adler , economics editor Faisal Islam and media editor Amol Rajan will also be part of the election programme team.
Emily Maitlis will become The First female news anchor to front the BBC's coverage of day Two .
He will follow in the footsteps of long-time election presenter David DimblebyUnsworth said the 2019 election was "one of The Most important - and unpredictable - elections for years".
"The BBC's aim is simple," She Said . "We want to give audiences The Information they need to help them decide How To cast their vote. "
, the BBC's director of news and Current Affairs said audiences should expect a range of opinions and political persuasions to be given air time.
The BBC, She Said , would "report on, scrutinise, and interview representatives from all relevant Political Parties ".
"Interviewing is not 'platforming' and reporting someone's words isn't an endorsement of what they've said. "
David Dimbleby was the BBC's main presenter for all UK general elections from 1979 to 2017.
Last year The Veteran presenter stepped down as host of Question Time , having chaired The Show since 1994.
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