Kirsty Young
Known for: Acting
Born: November 23, 1968
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.
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Filmography
16 movies · 13 TV shows, newest first
7.0
David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth
2026
8.0
Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out
2024NR
D-Day 80: Tribute to The Fallen
2024
6.0
The Coronation Concert
2023
6.3
The State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II
2022
NR
When the Queen Spoke to the Nation
2022
9.5
A Tribute to Her Majesty the Queen
2022
8.5
Platinum Beacons: Lighting up the Jubilee
2022
8.5
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
2022
NR
Elizabeth & Philip: Love and Duty
2017
7.0
John Bishop: In Conversation with...
2016
8.0
Attenborough at 90
20166.0
Cue the Queen: Celebrating the Christmas Speech
2015
NR
The Great Sport Relief Bake Off
2012
10.0
The Betty Driver Story
2011
7.8
Would I Lie to You?
2007
NR
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2
2005
7.2
8 Out of 10 Cats
2005
6.5
B.T.K. The Worlds Most Elusive Serial Killer
2005
7.0
Timeshift
2002NR
Predictions
20006.5
It's Only TV But I Like It
19995.0
Fantasy World Cup
1998NR
Style Challenge
1996
6.6
Room 101
1994
7.2
Have I Got News for You
1990
NR
You've Never Slept in Mine
1985
7.0
Crimewatch
1984
7.2
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
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