She is currently a columnist for The Guardian and has contributed to many radio and television programmes. She was previously a columnist for The Independent and editor of the Guardian Weekend magazine. She has written opinion pieces about the burqa.

Orr came under fire after using the word "fuck" on BBC Breakfast in October 2005, during a discussion about swearing.

Orr came under fire after using the word "fuck" on BBC Breakfast in October 2005, during a discussion about swearing.