Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
November 23, 1968
Place of Birth:
East Kilbride, Scotland, UK
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Kirsty Young
Biography
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
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D-Day 80: Tribute to The Fallen | Self - Presenter |
| 2024 | Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out | Self - Narrator (voice) |
| 2023 | The Coronation Concert | Self- Co-presenter |
| 2022 | Platinum Beacons: Lighting up the Jubilee | Presenter |
| 2022 | When the Queen Spoke to the Nation | Self - Narrator (voice) |
| 2022 | A Tribute to Her Majesty the Queen | Narrator |
| 2022 | The State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II | Self - Presenter |
| 2017 | Elizabeth & Philip: Love and Duty | Self - Presenter |
| 2016 | Attenborough at 90 | Self |
| 2015 | Cue the Queen: Celebrating the Christmas Speech | Self |
| 2011 | The Betty Driver Story | Self |
| 2005 | Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2 | Self (archive footage) |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Queen's Platinum Jubilee | Presenter |
| 2016 | John Bishop: In Conversation with... | Self |
| 2012 | The Great Sport Relief Bake Off | Self - Contestant |
| 2007 | Would I Lie to You? | Self |
| 2006 | The One Show | Self |
| 2005 | 8 Out of 10 Cats | Self |
| 2002 | Timeshift | Self - Narrator |
| 1999 | It's Only TV But I Like It | Self |
| 1998 | Fantasy World Cup | Self |
| 1996 | Style Challenge | |
| 1994 | Room 101 | Self |
| 1990 | Have I Got News for You | Self - Guest Presenter |
| 1990 | Have I Got News for You | Self - Host |
| 1990 | Have I Got News for You | Self |
| Have I Got a Bit More News for You | Self - Presenter |