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Ros Atkins        

BBC News Presenter; Founder of the 50-50 Project, Documentary Filmmaker & Global Affairs Speaker

Ros Atkins is the BBC News’ Analysis Editor. He’s been labelled the nation's 'Explainer-in-Chief' and ‘The Facts Man’ due to his hugely popular “Ros Atkins on…” explainer videos. Audiences in the UK and beyond trust Atkins to explain the most pressing and complex issues in the news.

In September 2023, Atkins’ highly anticipated book "The Art of Explanation" was published to critical acclaim from the press and readers alike. It's a guide for anyone looking to improve how they communicate.

Atkins is the co-presenter of Radio 4’s The Media Show, he’s the founder of the BBC’s diversity initiative The 50:50 Project and was the creator and presenter of BBC News program Outside Source. He’s also recently returned to DJing with a drum and bass mix for BBC 6 Music that went viral and received widespread press coverage.

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