News about Martha Kearney

The author of the acclaimed novel-turned film franchise Bridget Jones has claimed she found a new audience with Gen Z. Novelist Helen Fielding, 66, (left) from London , said the generation that are currently in their early 20's have more body image problems than young women did 30 years ago, therefore they can relate to Bridget's character. Speaking to BBC Radio 4's Martha Kearney at Cheltenham Literature Festival she said: 'I'm really happy when 18-year-olds and 20-year-olds come with their books and talk to me about it and say that they find it comforting to laugh at these things. (right, pictured with Renee Zellweger who plays Bridget)

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: He's the exotically named aristocrat who's picked up two BAFTAS , has twice been nominated for an Oscar - and this week, in inevitably sad circumstances, inherited a title, which, unusually, can pass down the female line, making him top dog in a family which enjoys a £3.5billion fortune, stemming from ownership of 95 acres of central London, including Harley Street. In the process, Peter Czernin, who has just succeeded as the 11th Lord Howard de Walden, following the death last weekend, aged 88, of his mother, Hazel, becomes arguably the most eligible man in the country. Although 58, and with a son and a daughter now in their mid-twenties, Czernin - who owes his surname, pronounced Cher-neen, to his late father, a nobleman of Czech heritage - is not only the producer of hit films like The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and The Banishees of Inisherin, and of acclaimed television series like A Very British Scandal...he's also - currently - unmarried.

In a heartfelt farewell, broadcaster Martha Kearney signed off from BBC Radio 4's Today programme for the final time after a distinguished six-year run saying she will 'be enjoying the lie-ins!' During the Irish journalist's final appearance of the early morning show, her colleagues shared their admiration and warm memories. Kirsty Walk, a fellow BBC presenter said: ''I have loved waking up to the voice of the beehive. Martha is a true friend to many, many lucky people but she's also been a true friend to listeners because Martha's voice is one you can trust. 'Her want, genuine. And she has a wicked sense of humour. Martha Kearney is a true star of Radio 4.' Martha, 66, replied, 'Oh it's not fair making me listen to Kirsty, she's such a good friend, it's really set me off, but yes, how lovely it felt.'

Kirsty Wark broke down in tears tonight as she brought down the curtain on her thirty year career at Newsnight. The 69-year-old, who is the longest-serving presenter on the BBC Two current affairs programme after joining in 1993, was hailed by former prime ministers Sir Tony Blair and Lord David Cameron for 'terrifying them' with her interviews. Most of the programme was dedicated to Wark, who touched on the US presidential election at the start of the programme. She was joined in the studio by former BBC journalist Lewis Goodall, Scottish actor Alan Cumming, Newsnight political editor Nicholas Watt and outgoing Today programme presenter Martha Kearney for her last edition.

The 39-year-old broadcaster hosted Woman's Hour on the same channel from 2021 until she bid farewell to the female focused show last month. The veteran radio host, who also hosted the BBC's 5 Live for six years, took on the new role as host of Radio 4's Today programme this morning, replacing Martha Kearney. She introduced the show, saying: 'Good morning, what a pleasure to be here. It's six o'clock on Wednesday May 15. This is Today with Amol Rajan and Emma Barnett.' While fans were happy to hear her voice a earlier in the day - Woman's Hour started at 10am - others were less than impressed with the sex education quip she made over their cornflakes.

Barnett, 39, originally from Manchester, has hosted the Radio 4 show since 2021 but is set to join the Today Programme from May, replacing Martha Kearney. Her stint as presenter came to an end at 11 am on Thursday as she praised the 'incredible' show, saying it will 'be a part of me forever'. Woman's Hour, which runs for an hour between 10 and 11 am on Radio 4, highlights women's issues and stories, as well as more lighthearted content.

As Emma Barnett was announced as the new host of the BBC Radio 4 Today show from May, rumors are mounting over who will replace her at the helm of Women's Hour. After the retirement of Dame Jenni Murray, Barnett took on the main presenting role of Women's Hour in 2020. It was a natural stepping stone for the broadcaster, who first started working on the show as a 17-year-old and guest-presented for over five years before replacing Dame Jenni. But with Barnett set to leave Women's Hour in just two months - who are the stalking candidates set to fill her shoes?

Emma Barnett's appointment to the Today show could see a surge in news headlines following the presenter's previous clashes with the transgender lobby, anti-Semitism, and... asking if Labour intended 'to nationalize sausages.' Barnett, 39, who has been dubbed one of the best interviewers of her time, will bring a wealth of hard work to the flagship news show. After months of rumors, Barnett, 39, was announced today that after months of rumors, she would step into the role in May when veteran host Martha Kearney steps down.

Emma Barnett has been named as the new host of the BBC Radio 4 Today show from May, presenting some of the most popular TV documentaries and interviews for the BBC. Barnett, 38, the current host of BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour, had been tipped for the role as early as February, but news presenter Martha Kearney is stepping down. Barnett will be central to the BBC's news stream following today's announcement. "I am delighted to be involved in a programme that occupies such a special place in British life, as well as the opportunity to expand my work into BBC TV and News," she said.

EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Prince Andrew performed a version of musical chairs in Windsor's St George's Chapel for the late King Constantine's memorial service. In the second class, he was supposed to sit next to his ex-wife Sarah. The front row was reserved for Queen Camilla and working royals plus Marina Ogilvy, who was seen in a wheelchair for the first time. The Duke of Kent, who should have been with his sister and niece in the second row, was carried to the second row like a jumbo cuckoo Andrew. Would absent William - who has little time for Andrew (who bagged pole position as the highest in the line of succession present) - have relegated his uncle to his proper place?

When veteran journalist Kearney, 66, stands down from her role following the general election this year, Bosses at the corporation are expected to be eyeing up the 39-year-old to take over presenting the Radio 4 show. Justin Webb, Mishal Husain, Amol Rajan, and Nick Robinson will all be included in the Today line-up. It comes after Kearney revealed today that she will no longer be on display. Since January 2021, Barnett has been hosting Woman's Hour. When approached by MailOnline, the BBC refused to respond.

Since joining the BBC in 1988, the veteran journalist, 66, has been presenting the Today show for the past six years. Martha will continue to work on a variety of initiatives, including Open Country, and is expected to front This Natural Life, a new interview series focusing on the natural world. Each guests' passion for nature will be the subject of the show. 'I have loved being on Today with its ubiquitous reach and clout, but now it's time to move on to pastures new,' she said.

According to language experts, swearing is getting more popular on radio 4's Today program. A slew of swear words was heard on air. The two most common swear words in the United Kingdom, according to the researchers, are f*** and s***, which are mostly used to emphasize a point of conversation. Martha Kearney (right), a BBC Radio 4 journalist, said the word "s***" was on air before 7 a.m. when grilling the Home Secretary. During a tense interview with James Cleverly about his own use of foul words, the Today show host dropped the s-word when discussing a study about Husain's use of the swear word. When swearing is 'editorially justified,' the BBC allows swearing to be 'officially justified.' The word is likely tolerable by the corporation because it was quoting a politician in a tale in which the use of words was a point of contention.

Martha Kearney (left), the presenter of BBC Radio 4's East coast, said's***' live on air before 7 a.m. today. It came a day after Mishal Husain (right) used the swear word seven times in a minute when she was grilling Home Secretary James Cleverly (inset) about his words. Cleverly has stated that he does not believe allegations that he had characterized the Rwanda program as "bats**t." Alex Cunningham's Stockton North constituency constituency is also a's**thole,' he denies referring to him as a's**thole,' despite the fact that he branded the politician's name 'a s***'. You called a government policy bats**t at the time it was announced,' and "the individual or place you refer to in Parliament as a s**thole."

On Centre Court in SW19 on semi-finals day at Wimbledon, FEMAIL reveals the most popular faces in the house on Centre Court. 1. Frank Gardner, 2. Elizabeth Rizzini, a 3-year-old girl from Windsor, England. Pooja Patel, a 4-year-old boy from Pooja Patel. Dina Asher-Smith, a 5-year-old girl from Sheffield. Alok Sharma, a 6-year-old boy, was born in India. Ingela Sharma, 7. Indira Feustel, 8, 8. Andrew Feustel, 9, 9. Martha Kearney, 10. Rebecca Gleeson, 11. Eric Bana, 12, 12 years old. James Whishaw, 13. Ben Whishaw, 14 years old, is the son of a farmer. Vaym Psystaiko, 15, is a student at the University of Valiantym Psystaiko. Inna Prystaiko was born in Inna Prystaiko.

After asking Daisy Goodwin (right) if she was 'absolutely sure' she was groped by former London mayoral candidate Daniel Korski (left), a BBC presenter caused a backlash yesterday. Ms Goodwin appeared on Radio 4's Today show to talk about her ordeal. At one point host Martha Kearney (inset) asked her: 'And are you absolutely certain about what happened to you? It was ten years ago. Could there be any ambiguity about it?' Martha, Ms Goodwin replied, 'I'm really surprised you're asking me this.' It happened to me ten years ago, but you know that it happened to you because you were there - you felt it.'

Sir Paul McCartney left Cecconi's restaurant in London's Mayfair on Wednesday, looking dapper in a blue striped blazer. As he stepped out and with colleagues after his lunch date, the Beatles singer, 80, appeared in good spirits. The legendary British songwriter wore a navy open collar shirt, which he teamed with a pair of dark trousers.

The recently crowned King (inset) and Queen were welcomed by BBC News anchor Clive Myrie - whose parents were part of the Windrush generation and travelled to the United Kingdom in the 1960s. Sir Trevor McDonald (right) and former Loose Women panelist June Sarpong were among the event's other high-profile attendees. The Queen wore a chic button-down green-and-white printed dress for the occasion. With a dainty gold pendant necklace and some pearl earrings, the royal completed her look. The royal couple will debut ten new portraits of Windrush elders at the grand event this afternoon. In 2022, the King of Wales sponsored the works of art, although he was still the Prince of Wales.

EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Petronella Wyatt's assertion that Camilla would have been content not to marry Charles is met with nods of assent from veteran courtiers who recall the late queen's role in the pre-marriage burnishing of Camilla's image by royal spin doctor Mark Bolland.

EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Did King Charles's alacrity at appointing William Prince of Wales the day after the death of the Queen prompt Prince Edward to wonder when he would succeed his father Philip as Duke of Edinburgh? According to a source, Charles may be considering making Princess Anne Duchess of Edinburgh, a title that was last held by her mother. She has Scotland's highest order of chivalry as a Knight of the Thistle.

After a 'challenging and persistent war against prostate cancer,' which was diagnosed in November 2017, the former BBC Breakfast presenter died on August 31 aged 66. Mr Turnbull's two sons and son-in-law were among the six pallbearers carrying his oak coffin, which was decorated with a red rose and purple bouquet, into the cathedral. On Friday afternoon, family and close friends, as well as his BBC Breakfast co-hosts, attended a private service at Holy Trinity church in Blythburgh. Ms Reid made it to Suffolk just hours after queuing through the night Sian Williams, who anchored BBC Breakfast with Turnbull for more than a decade, told the PA news agency: "I think it's a day of sadness and reflection, and I hope there will be a moment to honor his life because he was a wonderful friend and a wonderful man." Naga Munchetty, a BBC Breakfast presenter who appeared on the red carpet with Turnbull for many years, said, 'The audience was all that mattered, and all that matters was irrelevant, and Bill never forgot it,' and he was a joy to sit beside.'

On Monday, ITV has confirmed that there will be no advertisements on its channels, putting it in direct competition with the advert-free national broadcaster. Queen Elizabeth II will be hosted by Bradby, 55, and Julie Etchingham, 53, 54, while Edwards and Fergal Keane, both 61, will appear on the BBC from 9.30 a.m. On its main channel, five digital channels, and ITV Hub, ITV's coverage, from 6 a.m. to midnight, will be broadcast. Both broadcasters will air the funeral service at Westminster Abbey, the parade to Wellington Arch, the Queen's last journey and committal at Windsor. Kirsty Young, 53, and David Dimbleby, 83, will help with the BBC's coverage, which begins at 8 a.m. from Windsor. Mary Nightingale, 59, will cover the abbey, alongside royal editor Chris Ship in London and Windsor.