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Kirsty Lang Biography
Kirsty Lang is a diverse and unique broadcaster, presenter and facilitator, with an impressive and deep knowledge of politics, economics and current affairs, and a passion for the arts. She brings gravitas and professional polish to the Radio 4 arts magazine programme Front Row, and is a recognisable face from her Channel 4 news presenting days.
After reading International Relations at the London School of Economics followed by an MA in Journalism from City University, Kirsty began working for the BBC as a graduate trainee in 1986. She began working on programmes such as Today and The World at One and in 1989 she became a central European correspondent for BBC World Service in Budapest. During this time she covered the fall of the Berlin Wall and the Balkans conflict, after this she became a reporter for the BBC’s Newsnight. Kirsty worked briefly for the Sunday Times in Paris, before joining Channel 4 News in 1998 as a studio presenter and news reporter.
In 2002 Kirsty returned to the BBC at the time the new digital channel BBC 4 was launched and she presented the evening news programme World News Today. She is a regular presenter for ‘Front Row’ on Radio 4, where she demonstrates her knowledge of the arts, film, literature, film, media and music.
Kirsty has contributed to publications including The Times and the Radio Times; in 2008 she was Chair of the Orange Prize for Fiction in 2008. Kirsty also hosted the British Institute of Facilities Management Annual Conference 2010, which included Oona King and Will Hutton.
She is visiting Professor at Columbia University and a regular chair at conferences in the public and private sector where clients have included The Qatar Foundation, IMB, BMA and many more.
Kirsty is married to the journalist and Balkans specialist Misha Glenny, with whom she has a son and two step children.
For further information or to book Kirsty Lang, call us on +44 (0)20 7607 7070 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
Kirsty Lang News
A selection of relevant news related to Kirsty Lang, After Dinner Speakers and Conference Facilitators, TV Presenters and Women Speakers stories. For more information on Kirsty Lang or details as to how to book Kirsty Lang for your corporate event, please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0)20 7607 7070 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
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7th March 2013
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Katie Derham Moves from ITN to BBC
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Kirsty Lang Reviews
Kirsty Lang has spoken and appeared at a number of recent corporate events. Please find some client speaker testimonials and reviews for Kirsty Lang for a number of these events and conferences. If you would like some additional information as to how to book Kirsty Lang for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0)20 7607 7070 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
We really appreciate the time and effort that you have put into preparing for the event and contributing to its success. Thank you as well for helping us through the unexpected moments not always an easy task I am sure - Once again thank you for your support and we look forward to working with you again.
Kirsty was extremely professional, competent and was a fantastic conference chair. We wuld rate her very highly and thoroughly recommend her
For further information or to book Kirsty Lang, call us on +44 (0)20 7607 7070 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
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