Baba Lybeck’s career as a journalist and presenter began when she left school in 1985. Lybeck applied for a job with Radio City and thought she’d end up doing office work. It came as quite a surprise when someone came to inform her that hey, your programme starts on Sundays…

Her work as a journalist and presenter kept Baba Lybeck busy throughout her time as a student and in the end working life took over altogether. Lybeck had however made a promise to herself that she would graduate with a Master’s degree before she hit forty.

“When I realised that…

Baba Lybeck has been the presenter on the Finnish Broadcasting Company’s version of Have I Got News For You since 2010. Lybeck presides over the show as referee, with team captains Jari Tervo and Stan Saanila keeping her company. Each week the show is joined by two celebrities, typically from…

Where does Baba Lybeck get the strength to keep up with her busy schedule? The three best leisure activities are:

1. Sport: marathons and triathlon.
2. Literature: “I just started a reading circle with some friends. We’re currently reading a Finnish translation of Caitlin Moran’s novel How to build a Girl.”
3. …

The latest episodes of Uutisvuoto, the Finnish Have I Got News For You, can be seen on Yle’s catch-up service, Areena.

Twitter: #uutisvuoto

In autumn 2012 Baba Lybeck made it to third place in the Tanssii tähtien kanssa (Strictly) programme, dancing with her instructor, Mikko Ahti.

’Koskaan…