Kirsty Young
Born
November 23, 1968 (56 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
East Kilbride, Scotland, UK
Kirsty Jackson Young is a Scottish television and radio presenter. She is best known as one of the original newsreaders of 5 News on Channel 5, particularly because of its unique presentation style for the time that featured newsreaders standing up, or sitting on a desk rather than behind it.
Known For
Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out
Self - Narrator (voice)
2024
D-Day 80: Tribute to The Fallen
Self - Presenter
2024
The Coronation Concert
Self- Co-presenter
2023
The State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II
Self - Presenter
2022
When the Queen Spoke to the Nation
Self - Narrator (voice)
2022
A Tribute to Her Majesty the Queen
Narrator
2022
Platinum Beacons: Lighting up the Jubilee
Presenter
2022
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Presenter · (5 episodes)
2022
Elizabeth & Philip: Love and Duty
Self - Presenter
2017
John Bishop: In Conversation with...
Self · (1 episode)
2016
Attenborough at 90
Self
2016
Cue the Queen: Celebrating the Christmas Speech
Self
2015
The Great Sport Relief Bake Off
Self - Contestant · (1 episode)
2012
The Betty Driver Story
Self
2011
Would I Lie to You?
Self · (1 episode)
2007
The One Show
Self · (2 episodes)
2006
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2
Self (archive footage)
2005
8 Out of 10 Cats
Self · (1 episode)
2005
Timeshift
Self - Narrator · (1 episode)
2002
It's Only TV But I Like It
Self · (1 episode)
1999
Fantasy World Cup
Self · (1 episode)
1998
Style Challenge
(376 episodes)
1996
Room 101
Self · (1 episode)
1994
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Self - Presenter · (10 episodes)
Have I Got News for You
Self - Guest Presenter · (1 episode)
1990
Have I Got News for You
Self - Host · (7 episodes)
1990