Lara Lewington is a leading technology broadcaster, journalist and author specialising in AI and health. For 15 years she presented the BBC’s flagship technology programme Click, covering breakthrough innovations around the world. She fronted Panorama’s Beyond Human: Artificial Intelligence and Us, and has hosted tech specials for ITV’s Tonight, BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour and other major outlets, exploring how artificial intelligence, science and innovation are reshaping our everyday lives.
Her critically acclaimed book, Hacking Humanity (Penguin, 2025), reveals the coming revolution in health, where we can understand, track and predict our bodies’ needs like never before, close the gap between ‘healthspan’ and lifespan, and personalise prevention and treatment for a radically healthier future. She’s also produced and presented several BBC documentaries on the topic, unearthing the real promises of the longevity revolution, and the science that could drive us to age better.
Passionate about helping people navigate a fast-changing world, Lara is known for bringing complex technology to mainstream audiences. As ITV Lorraine’s resident “AI Agony Aunt,” she regularly demystifies artificial intelligence and shows how embracing technology can help us live better, and healthier lives.
