Emily Maitlis is a British journalist and host for Global.
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Best Known For:The News Agents
Breakthrough:Conducted the world-exclusive interview with Prince Andrew regarding Jeffrey Epstein in 2019
10 Quick Facts About Emily Maitlis
- Full Name: Emily Maitlis
- Nationality: British
- Profession: Media Personality
- Known For: The News Agents
- Current Role: Host
- Current Employer:Global
- Place of Birth: Hamilton, Ontario
- Birth Year: 1970
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Mark Gwynne
Emily Maitlis Age
Emily Maitlis is about 56 years old as of 2026. Emily Maitlis was born in 1970.
Emily Maitlis Height
Emily Maitlis stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches. This is approximately 170 cm.
Education
She attended Queens' College, Cambridge, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in English.
- Queens' College, Cambridge
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: English
Career & Work
Emily Maitlis' career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with Global and BBC News, a news outlet.
Organization: Global
Role: Host
Period: 2022–Present
Details: The News Agents
Organization: Global
Role: Host
Period: 2022
Details: London, UK · The News Agents podcast
Organization: BBC News
Role: Lead Presenter
Period: 2006–2022
Details: London, UK · Newsnight
Organization: BBC News
Role: Presenter
Period: 2001–2022
Rise to Fame
Emily Maitlis rose to prominence for her role on the television show Newsnight.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes The News Agents and Newsnight.
Podcast
- Podcast: The News Agents (Host, 2022–Present)
Other
- Work: Newsnight (Presenter, 2006–2022)
Notable Coverage
- Prince Andrew Interview — BBC Newsnight — 2019 — <p>Landmark interview regarding the Jeffrey Epstein scandal</p>
Awards & Achievements
- RTS Television Journalism Award — Royal Television Society — Interview of the Year
Emily Maitlis Family & Relationships
Emily Maitlis is married to Mark Gwynne.
Lesser Known Facts
- Emily worked as a documentary maker in Cambodia and Guatemala before her broadcasting career took off in Hong Kong.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Emily Maitlis
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Media Personality
- Nationality: British
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1970
- Place of Birth: Hamilton, Ontario
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 7 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Blonde
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Mark Gwynne
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Mark Gwynne (Spouse • Husband)
- Jon Sopel (Colleague • Co-host on The News Agents)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/maitlis
