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Nuala McGovern

Nuala McGovern presents Woman’s Hour from Monday to Wednesday at 10am on ±«Óãtv Radio 4 and anytime on ±«Óãtv Sounds.

Nuala McGovern joins the Woman's Hour presenting team on 13 May. She is already a much-loved voice for Woman’s Hour listeners, having previously hosted the programme in 2023 to cover Emma Barnett’s maternity leave. She hosted the live reveal of the Woman's Hour 2023 Power List, which included interviewing captain of the England women’s football team, Leah Williamson, who topped the list. During her time on the programme, Nuala interviewed an incredible line-up of women including Malala Yousafzai, Laura Dern, Rosamund Pike, Arlo Parks, and the Deputy Commissioner of the Met Police Dame Lynne Owens, who spoke about women's safety.

Nuala brings a wealth of live broadcasting experience to Woman’s Hour: in her 20-year career, she has presented across the ±«Óãtv network, and is currently one of the leading presenters on the ±«Óãtv World Service. She has reported for the ±«Óãtv on many of the most important events in recent history, including as part of ±«Óãtv radio’s prestigious ceremonial team, commentating at both the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II and the coronation of King Charles III and as the lead presenter for Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington, D.C. for the World Service. As well as journalistic rigor, Nuala is known for her warm and empathetic approach to interviews, making her the perfect fit for the diverse range of stories covered by Woman’s Hour.