Naga Munchetty

Naga Munchetty is one of the UK’s most recognised and respected broadcasters, celebrated for her sharp journalistic insight, poised delivery and engaging presence. As a long-standing Presenter on BBC Breakfast & Radio 5 Live, Naga connects with millions of viewers each day, covering the most pressing issues with clarity, authority and charm.

Naga also fronts her own thought-provoking mid-morning programme on BBC Radio 5 Live, where she navigates complex conversations with wit, compassion and incisive analysis.

She Joined the BBC in 2008, presenting ‘Working Lunch’ and BBC World News, before taking up her current BBC Breakfast role.

Naga is a professional and empathetic host, moderator and public speaker, known for her ability to command a room, put interviewees at ease and ask the questions that matter to the audience. Whether chairing high-level panels, facilitating public conversations, or fronting live broadcasts, she is a consummate professional trusted by organisers, producers and audiences alike.

Naga recently added ‘published author’ to her portfolio with the release of her powerful new book, It’s Probably Nothing, an urgent and personal call to action to improve the health of women in the UK. The book quickly garnered praise for its honesty, rigour and relevance, reinforcing her reputation as a fearless advocate for overlooked issues.

Naga is a vocal champion of mental health awareness, women’s rights, education and animal welfare. Her experiences and public platforms give her a unique ability to speak with authenticity and authority on current topics that matter. She is a sports enthusiast, being a competitive golfer and has run the London Marathon, completed “Ride London” a 100km Women V Cancer Night Ride and cycled from London to Paris.

Some of Naga’s Awards & Recognitions include Winning Celebrity Mastermind, when she answered every question correctly on her expert subject of choice ‘The Ryder Cup’. She was named one of the UK’s most powerful Asian women and was honoured with ‘Media Personality of the Year’. Naga was a judge for the Baileys Women’s Prize for Fiction and The Bruntwood Prize for playwriting.

Naga is a confident and compelling host choice for conferences, summits and awards ceremonies. She is a composed and disciplined moderator for panel and Q&A sessions and she brings a rare blend of gravitas, warmth and intellect as a public speaker to any stage.

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