BBC presenter breaks down in tears after 30 years on-air in emotional farewell
ok.co.ukBBC's Kirsty Wark couldn't hold back the tears as she signed off from her final Newsnight episode, marking the end of an era after 30 years at the helm.
For her swansong broadcast on Friday 12 July, she was joined by a host of familiar faces including ex-BBC journalist Lewis Goodall, Hollywood star Alan Cumming, Newsnight's own political editor Nicholas Watt, and Martha Kearney, who is also set to depart from the Today programme.
Kirsty, aged 69, holds the title of the longest-serving presenter on the BBC Two flagship current affairs show, having been a staple since 1993.Throughout her tenure, Kirsty earned accolades for her formidable interviewing skills, with former PMs Sir Tony Blair and Lord David Cameron among those who've praised her for giving them a grilling they'd never forget.
As she concluded Friday's show, Kirsty made her heartfelt farewell: "That's all from me, it has been an honour and a blast.Thank you to all my wonderful colleagues, equally wonderful viewers.", reports the Express.
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