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

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David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth

2026 ⭐ 7.0

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Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out

2024 ⭐ 10.0

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The Coronation Concert

2023 ⭐ 6.0

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The State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II

2022 ⭐ 6.2

Career timeline

2026

David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth Notable

Self- Presenter · 2026

⭐ 7.0

2024

Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out Notable

Self - Narrator (voice) · 2024

⭐ 10.0

2023

The Coronation Concert

Self- Co-presenter · 2023

⭐ 6.0

2022

The State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II

Self - Presenter · 2022

⭐ 6.2

When the Queen Spoke to the Nation

Self - Narrator (voice) · 2022

A Tribute to Her Majesty the Queen Notable

Narrator · 2022

⭐ 9.5

2017

Elizabeth & Philip: Love and Duty

Self - Presenter · 2017

2016

Attenborough at 90 Notable

Self · 2016

⭐ 8.0

2011

The Betty Driver Story Notable

Self · 2011

⭐ 10.0

2005

Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2

Self (archive footage) · 2005

1985

You've Never Slept in Mine

Liz · 1985

Frequently appears with

David Attenborough

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Chris Packham

Self

Michael Palin

Self

Benedict Cumberbatch

Self

Jennifer Saunders

Self / Edina "Eddie" Mons

Joanna Lumley

Self / Patricia "Patsy" S

Jane Horrocks

Self / Bubble / Katy Grin

Julia Sawalha

Self / Saffron "Saffy" Mo

Full filmography

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David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth

2026 ⭐ 7.0

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Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out

2024 ⭐ 10.0

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The Coronation Concert

2023 ⭐ 6.0

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The State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II

2022 ⭐ 6.2

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When the Queen Spoke to the Nation

2022

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A Tribute to Her Majesty the Queen

2022 ⭐ 9.5

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Platinum Beacons: Lighting up the Jubilee

2022 ⭐ 8.5

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Elizabeth & Philip: Love and Duty

2017

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Attenborough at 90

2016 ⭐ 8.0

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The Betty Driver Story

2011 ⭐ 10.0

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Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2

2005

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You've Never Slept in Mine

1985