Krishnan Guru-Murthy , Presenter
Krishnan Guru-Murthy is one of the main anchors of Channel 4 News.
Since joining the team in 1998 he has fronted big events from the Omagh bombing and 9/11 to special war coverage and the Mumbai attacks. Having covered five British general elections he does special political shows for Channel 4 such as the "Ask the Chancellors" debate. Krishnan also anchors controversial programmes outside the news including the first live televised "Autopsy".
His TV career began at the age of eighteen presenting youth television for the BBC. He went on to present, report and produce a variety of programmes from Newsround to Newsnight.
Married with two children Krish also writes Gurublog.
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Windrush anniversary debate: What does Britain think about immigration?
Two years after Brexit what does Britain think about immigration? It was an issue that defined the referendum, and in the intervening months it has stayed high on the agenda. So while the scandal of how Windrush immigrants were treated by the Home Office saw the resignation of the Home Secretary, and discussions about the…
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3 mins
Andrew Rosindell MP on Airbus: ‘EU playing with people’s lives and jobs’
Labour MP Rushanara Ali and Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell discuss Airbus.
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Ways to Change the World – a new Channel 4 News podcast – Johnny Marr
When I present Channel 4 News, in-depth analysis and great journalism come together to explain the events of the day. But this new podcast wants to help you go much deeper and discuss answers, not just problems. Each week, I’ll speak to one guest, at length, who will hopefully have some answers – without having to…
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Jaron Lanier interview on how social media ruins your life
Jaron Lanier, the Silicone Valley ‘computer philosopher’, thinks social media is ruining your life. In this interview Jaron Lanier talks about Facebook, YouTube, Google and how the tech and social media giants are using algorithms to record data about their users – and how internet algorithms shape how we see the world and what we’re…
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5 mins
Johnny Marr on the Manchester bombing: ‘Amidst the shock and devastation, I knew I was going to be swept on a wave of pride coming from that city’
With his jangly guitar and unique way of playing it, Johnny Marr created the sound of The Smiths. He made the music to Morrissey’s lyrics in a band that defined indie music in the 80s. Since their split, Marr worked with giants from Paul McCartney to Noel Gallagher. But now he’s a solo act releasing…
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Ways to Change the World – a new Channel 4 News podcast – Nawal El Saadawi
When I present Channel 4 News, in-depth analysis and great journalism come together to explain the events of the day. But this new podcast wants to help you go much deeper and discuss answers, not just problems. Each week, I’ll speak to one guest, at length, who will hopefully have some answers – without having to…
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St Vincent interview on sexuality, gender and disrupting the system
She’s been compared to the likes of Kate Bush and David Bowie and in 2015 was the first female artist to win a Grammy award for Best Alternative Music album in 24 years. Annie Clark, who’s better known by her stage name St Vincent – is the current darling of art rock, revered by…
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7 mins
Caroline Flint MP: There must be compromise over single market between ‘hardline Brexiters and Remainers’
Caroline Flint was Europe Minister under Gordon Brown and is Labour MP for Don Valley, a Brexit-supporting constituency. Alison McGovern is Labour MP for Wirral South and co-chair of the Labour Campaign for the Single Market.
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Cambridge Analytica whisteblower Chris Wylie reacts to testimony of former boss
Cambridge Analytica whistleblower Chris Wylie discusses Alexander Nix’s appearance in front of MPs.
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Ways to Change the World – a new Channel 4 News podcast – Helena Morrissey
When I present Channel 4 News, in-depth analysis and great journalism come together to explain the events of the day. But this new podcast wants to help you go much deeper and discuss answers, not just problems. Each week, I’ll speak to one guest, at length, who will hopefully have some answers – without having to…
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Shashi Tharoor interview on ‘clear conscience’ over wife’s death – and Hindu nationalism
The Indian politician and author Shashi Tharoor summoned by a Delhi Court on charges of abetting his wife’s alleged suicide, has dismissed the accusation as “preposterous”. In an interview with Channel 4 News to promote his new book, he says he is able to keep working through it all because “It helps to have a clear…
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6 mins
Justine Greening MP: Heathrow third runway ‘massively exprensive and very polluting’
Chichester MP Gillian Keegan, a member of the Public Accounts Committee, is in favour of a third runway at Heathrow. Justine Greening, MP for Putney, and formerly transport secretary under David Cameron, is against expansion.
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4 mins
Lord David Steel on Jeremy Thorpe: ‘Quite likely’ there was establishment cover-up
Lord David Steel is a former leader of the Liberal Party.
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4 mins
Baroness Warsi: ‘the party needs to get out of denial mode’
The Home Secretary has rejected calls for an inquiry into alleged anti-Muslim behaviour by Conservative politicians. Earlier this week the former party chair Baroness Warsi backed such calls saying the party had to act on Islamaphobia within its ranks. Her comments come as Tory councillor Stephen Ardley was suspended from the party, after it was…
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2 mins
Breast cancer patients could be spared chemo
A new study could transform treatment for women with the most common form of early stage breast cancer – by avoiding the need for chemotherapy altogether. It could affect three thousand women in the UK every year – news which charities have described as “wonderful”. And the new treatment could begin immediately.