Kirsty Wark
Date of birth: 1955-02-03
Place of birth: Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, UK
Known for: Acting
Also known as:
Biography
Kirsteen Anne "Kirsty" Wark FRSE is a British journalist and television presenter, best known for fronting BBC Two's news and current affairs programme Newsnight since 1993, and its weekly arts spin-off Newsnight Review from 2002 to 2014. Wark was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in March 2017.
Movie Credits
The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story
2003-03-24
The full bizarre, tragic but celebratory story of Syd Barrett, the co-founder of Pink Floyd.
Bridget Riley: Painting the Line
2021-11-19
With exclusive behind-the-scenes access, seldom-seen footage from the archives and a rare interview
Vivienne Westwood Talks to Kirsty Wark
2004-04-13
Kirsty Wark interviews the fashion icon Vivienne Westwood about her career as one of Britain's most
Dino De Laurentiis: The Last Movie Mogul
2001-04-01
Documentary about legendary Italian producer Dino De Laurentiis who's credits range from Fellini's L
Lee Miller: A Crazy Way of Seeing
2001-08-25
Documentary charting the fascinating life and work of Lee Miller, a model for Vogue in 1920s New Yor
Royal Academy of Arts: Summer Exhibition 2018
2018-06-16
In 2018 the Royal Academy celebrates its 250th Summer Exhibition and artist Grayson Perry takes the
Empire of the Nude: The Victorian Nude
2001-01-01
The Victorian era is often cited for its lack of sexuality, but as this documentary reveals, the per
Carnage: Swallowing the Past
2017-03-19
It's 2067, the UK is vegan, but older generations are suffering the guilt of their carnivorous past.
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie
2016-07-01
Edina and Patsy are still oozing glitz and glamour, living the high life they're accustomed to; shop
Cast & Crew: If....
2004-06-12
Episode of the BBC Scotland television series focusing on Lindsay Anderson's 1968 film "If...", feat
The Many Primes of Muriel Spark
2018-01-31
Kirsty Wark celebrates the life and work of Scottish writer Dame Muriel Spark, one of the 20th centu
Joan Rivers at the BBC
2024-09-08
Katherine Ryan presents a celebration of one of the biggest comedy talents to ever appear on the sma
Wolf Hall: The Inside Story
2015-02-25
After the success of the BBC drama Wolf Hall, Mark Rylance and the director Peter Kosminsky join Kir