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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Ways to Change the World – a new Channel 4 News podcast – Salman Rushdie
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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5 mins
Nawal El Saadawi on the dangers of writing
We speak to the Egyptian author and feminist campaigner Nawal El Saadawi – who says danger has been a part of her life ever since she picked up a pen.
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3 mins
‘We are now back with the possibility of nuclear war’ – Mark Fitzpatrick
Joining me over the internet from Washington is Mark Fitzpatrick from the International Institute for Strategic Studies. He’s written extensively on North Korea’s nuclear programme.
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Ways to Change the World – a new Channel 4 News podcast – Germaine Greer
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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4 mins
DUP MP Ian Paisley Jr on EU: ‘The idea you can be half pregnant, half in, half out, isn’t on’
DUP MP Ian Paisley Jr discusses fishing and Brexit.
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3 mins
Barrister Laurie-Ann Power on disclosure in rape cases: ‘Entire system at breaking point’
Laurie-Ann Power is a criminal defence barrister with 25 Bedford Row Chambers.
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Ways to Change the World – a new Channel 4 News podcast – Michael Sheen
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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4 mins
DEC Chief Executive Saleh Saeed: UK Government must do all it can to help end Yemen war
One child dies every ten minutes in Yemen because of the ongoing war between the government and Houti rebels. More than 20 million people are now in need of humanitarian assistance. The Disasters Emergency Committee raised £30 million in a crisis appeal. The DEC Chief Executive Saleh Saeed has just returned from Yemen. He went…
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6 mins
TUC chief: Workers’ jobs must be protected in Brexit deal
Joining us in the studio is the General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress, Frances O’Grady.
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3 mins
Lib Dem MP: Grammar schools create ‘divided families’
Liberal Democrat education spokesperson, Layla Moran, used to work as a maths and physics teacher in Brussels and London.
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4 mins
UN Special Rapporteur on Racism criticises UK government over austerity and immigration
After two weeks in the UK, the UN’s Special Rapporteur on Racism says she’s alarmed at the stark increase in hate crimes and incidents across the UK during the post-Brexit era.
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Ways to Change the World – a new Channel 4 News podcast – Peter Tatchell
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.
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5 mins
Trita Parsi: U.S. ‘has not honoured’ Iran nuclear deal
We’re joined by Trita Parsi – President of the National Iranian American Council and author of Losing an Enemy: Obama, Iran, and the Triumph of Diplomacy.
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9 mins
Jo Johnson MP: Local elections ‘about bins rather than Brexit’
Transport Minister Jo Johnson and Shadow International Trade Secretary, Barry Gardiner, discuss the local election results.
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5 mins
Benjamin Zephaniah on Windrush: ‘I’ve always felt like an outsider’
The poet, musician and actor Benjamin Zephaniah is the son of Windrush migrants and has just published his autobiography.