Kirsty Wark | |
|---|---|
 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 |
Kirsteen Anne "Kirsty" Wark FRSE (born 3 February 1955) is a Scottish television presenter and journalist 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. Her activities have included reporting on the Lockerbie bombings, hosting a book quiz and encouraging open discussion of menopause. In The Great British Bake Off, she qualified as Star Baker.
Wark's powerful, searching interview style and perceived closeness to Labour Party figures have provoked controversy. She was named journalist of the year by BAFTA Scotland in 1993 and Best Television Presenter in 1997.