Emma Barnett

Emma Barnett is an award-winning British broadcaster and journalist known for her incisive interviewing style and expertise in politics, media, and digital trends. After becoming The Daily Telegraph’s first Digital Media Editor, Emma Barnett went on to establish herself as an award-winning British broadcaster and journalist. Her career began in 2007 at Media Week before joining The Daily Telegraph in 2009, where she swiftly advanced to become Women’s Editor in 2012. During her tenure, Barnett launched the influential digital section ‘Wonder Women’ in October 2012, featuring contributions from notable figures like Cathy Newman.

Her television profile also grew, co-presenting BBC One’s ‘Sunday Morning Live’ in 2017 and serving as a presenter on ITV’s discussion program ‘After the News’ in Autumn 2017. In March 2018, Barnett launched the acclaimed podcast ‘Irreplaceable: A History of England in 100 Places’ for Historic England, which earned a nomination for a British Podcast Award. From March 2019 to 2022, Barnett was a regular presenter on BBC Two’s ‘Newsnight,’ further solidifying her reputation for incisive interviewing. In January 2021, she was appointed the main presenter of BBC Radio 4’s flagship program ‘Woman’s Hour,’ a role she had previously held as an occasional presenter and became the youngest person in its history to take on the lead.

In March 2024, Emma Barnett announced her move from ‘Woman’s Hour’ to join the esteemed presenting team of BBC Radio 4’s ‘Today’ program, making her debut on May 15, 2024. As she continues to evolve her distinguished career, Barnett remains a prominent voice in broadcast journalism, recognized for her compelling analysis of politics, media, and digital trends.