Irish broadcaster Nuala McGovern will join the presenting line-up on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour following Emma Barnett’s departure, the broadcaster has announced. McGovern, who is a familiar voice to listeners of the show as she covered for Barnett ...

Nuala McGovern will replace Emma Barnett as the new presenter of Woman’s Hour on BBC Radio 4. McGovern hosted the show during Barnett’s maternity leave last year. She will present Woman’s Hour from Monday to Wednesday each week,

This is the Irish star who is replacing Emma Barnett on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour as the broadcaster confirms new host.

Emma Barnett announced she was standing down from BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour earlier this year after three years at the helm

Nuala McGovern has been announced as the new host of BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour following Emma Barnett’s departure, the broadcaster said on Thursday. Ms McGovern stood in for Ms Barnett during her maternity in 2023 and will now host the programme from Monday through to Wednesday.

Nuala McGovern will succeed Emma Barnett as presenter for BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour on Mondays to Wednesdays. Anita Rani, who has presented on Fridays and Saturdays since 2021, will take over the Thursday programme as well. McGovern, who will begin her role on Monday 13 May, previously hosted Woman’s Hour during Barnett’s maternity leave last year.

Nuala McGovern is set to replace Emma Barnett on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour, the BBC has confirmed. Irish broadcaster McGovern will be a familiar voice to listeners as she previously covered for Barnett during her maternity leave. She will now present the popular programme from Monday to Wednesday each week starting from May 13.