Kate Silverton

One of the BBC’s most recognisable faces, Kate Silverton, is a journalist who has worked for the broadcaster for decades. Presenting documentaries, live news and pre-recorded programmes, Kate is an experienced and versatile presenter who is a prominent figure in the industry. Working at the BBC for nearly three decades, Kate Silverton has presented Panorama documentaries, reported from the frontlines in war-torn countries such as Iraq and Afghanistan and even starred as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing. Highly experienced behind the camera, Kate is now booked as a speaker for corporate events, delivering inspirational talks to executive teams and engaging Q&A sessions. 

Starting out on BBC News 24, Kate has since gone on to present BBC Breakfast, BBC hourly news updates across the day, and BBC Scotland. Known for her warm smile and no-nonsense new bulletins, Kate has become a vital member of the BBC team, delivering news daily. Additionally, Kate is a staple presenter on BBC Radio, having appeared on BBC 5 Live on the Weekend Breakfast show and more recently on BBC Radio 4. Starting her career at a London bank, after studying a degree in Psychology, Kate decided on a change in path and began training to become a journalist at the BBC. Working on programmes such as Look North, The Heaven and Earth Show and Big Strong Boy, Kate mastered her skills as a reporter and presenter, which assisted her in transitioning to the BBC News.

During her time with the BBC, Kate has reported live at the 90th Birthday of the Royal Air Force and counted down to midnight with viewers for BBC New Year Live on the HMS Belfast. In 2009 Kate presented the documentary ‘10 Things You Need to Know About Sleep’ which delved into the science behind insomnia. Also throughout her time with the BBC, Kate has been passionate about advocacy for children's emotional wellbeing and has also trained as a children's counsellor working with the charity Place2Be. She is also an avid charity supporter, supporting charities such as NSPCC, The NHS Maudsley Foundation Trust, the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's Royal Foundation. She also aims to share her experiences as a parent and for all children to have the parenting experience they truly deserve.

As a reporter who has worked for the duration of her career with the biggest broadcaster in the country, Kate was called upon as a mentor on ‘The Speaker’ where she shared her knowledge on storytelling and public speaking. She has also authored her own book There's No Such Thing as Naughty and was a part of the Now & Beyond talks for Children's Mental Health Week 2021. Now hired as an experienced speaker herself, Kate draws on her time in the industry to ensure her after-dinner talks are of the highest quality. Whether she be delivering an inspirational speech to executive teams or an insightful Q&A session, Kate Silverton is a fantastic addition to events of all kinds and guaranteed to up the star appeal of your event as a respected journalist.