Timandra Harkness is a writer, broadcaster, and presenter with extensive experience in science, technology, and statistics. She is a regular contributor to BBC Radio and TV, author of two non-fiction books, and has chaired and spoken at numerous public events.

Harkness is also a former comedy science double-act with Dr. Helen Pilcher and has performed science-related comedy across the UK and Australia. She holds advanced degrees in Film and Drama, Mathematics & Statistics, and Philosophy, and is actively involved in the Royal Statistical Society.