Emma Barnett Appointed New Host of BBC Radio 4's Today Programme

Barnett to leave Woman's Hour for flagship morning show, bringing her award-winning interviewing skills to a wider audience.

Emma Barnett, currently the host of Woman's Hour, has been named the new presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, succeeding Martha Kearney.
Barnett aims to ask the critical questions of our times and bring joy and engagement to the audience, emphasizing the importance of fearless journalism.
She has been recognized for her exceptional interviewing skills, winning the Interviewer of the Year prize at the British Journalism Awards 2021.
The move to Today programme is part of Barnett's expanded role at the BBC, which will also include fronting TV documentaries and cross-platform interviews.
BBC begins the search for a new Woman's Hour presenter, seeking experienced broadcasters with strong journalistic credentials.