Lara Lewington has built a career at the front edge of technology, health and human storytelling. Her work on the BBC’s flagship technology programme Click, along with years spent reporting across BBC News, ITV and Radio 4, has made her one of the UK’s most trusted voices on innovation. Lara shows audiences how new ideas shape real lives, bringing warmth and clarity to subjects that often feel remote. Her path from early broadcasting roles to becoming a leading commentator on AI and future health reflects her belief that curiosity drives opportunity. That message resonates with teams facing rapid change, especially when she explains how small shifts in thinking can open the door to new skills and greater confidence.
Lara’s reporting has taken her behind the scenes of some of the world’s most ambitious scientific projects. She has explored breakthroughs in robotics, gene editing and wearable health technology while presenting programmes such as BBC Panorama’s Beyond Human, BBC Radio 4 documentaries, and health specials on ITV’s Tonight. Her ability to translate complex ideas into stories people remember makes her a powerful motivational speaker. When she covered the development of smart diagnostic tools for BBC Radio 4, she showed how AI could support earlier detection of disease through a simple example of risk prediction for cancer recurrence. This blend of insight and practical value helps audiences understand what technology really means for their work, their wellbeing and their future.
Her special focus is future health. Lara’s book ‘Hacking Humanity’ explores how science is transforming the way we live, age and recover, drawing on interviews with researchers, clinicians and innovators. She explains how longer, healthier lives may become possible and what individuals can do today to protect their own healthspan. Lara shares her own experiences testing longevity tools, speaking with world leading scientists and separating promising ideas from false hope. She encourages audiences to think critically, stay open minded and learn from the habits of communities thriving into old age.
Alongside her broadcasting and writing, Lara is an experienced event host and moderator, appearing at major gatherings such as London Tech Week, Founders Forum and the AI Summit London. She is ITV Lorraine’s AI Agony Aunt, helping viewers understand artificial intelligence in a relatable way. Her talks leave people energised, informed and ready to embrace new possibilities. Whether speaking to global executives or early career teams, Lara brings authority, optimism and a talent for making complex subjects feel human.
