Innovate ’08 was hosted by Kirsty Wark.
Kirsty is one of Britain’s most highly regarded and versatile broadcasters. She has presented Newsnight since 1993 and, since 2001, has also been one of the regular presenters of arts discussion Newsnight Review. Kirsty worked on Radio 4’s The World at One, before moving to television in 1983 - working as a producer on Reporting Scotland and later producing and presenting the current affairs weekly Seven Days. She has interviewed most senior politicians over the years, from Margaret Thatcher in 1990 to Tony Blair in 1996. Kirsty recently presented The Book Quiz for BBC 4.
Kirsty was born in Dumfries and educated in Kilmarnock. She was named journalist of the year by BAFTA Scotland in 1993 and Best Television Presenter in 1997. In addition, Kirsty was chosen as Scot of the Year 1998, sponsored by Scotland On Sunday & Glenfiddich.
Kirsty was born in Dumfries and educated in Kilmarnock. She was named journalist of the year by BAFTA Scotland in 1993 and Best Television Presenter in 1997. In addition, Kirsty was chosen as Scot of the Year 1998, sponsored by Scotland On Sunday & Glenfiddich.
The later part of the day was hosted by Martha Kearney.
