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Kirsty Young
Acting

Kirsty Young

Born 1968-11-23
East Kilbride, Scotland, UK
Department: Acting

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

Prominent works featuring Kirsty Young

Have I Got News for You
TV
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Have I Got News for You

1990
TMDB3.5
Would I Lie to You?
TV
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Would I Lie to You?

2007
TMDB3.9
8 Out of 10 Cats
TV
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8 Out of 10 Cats

2005
TMDB3.6
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
TV
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Have I Got a Bit More News for You

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TMDB3.6
Room 101
TV
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Room 101

1994
TMDB3.3
Timeshift
TV
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Timeshift

2002
TMDB3.5
John Bishop: In Conversation with...
TV
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John Bishop: In Conversation with...

2016
TMDB3.5
Crimewatch
TV
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Crimewatch

1984
TMDB3.5
The Great Sport Relief Bake Off
TV
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The Great Sport Relief Bake Off

2012
TMDB0.0
David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth
Movie
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David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth

2026
TMDB3.5

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (30 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet EarthDavid Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet EarthSelf- PresenterMovie2026
Absolutely Fabulous: Inside OutAbsolutely Fabulous: Inside OutSelf - Narrator (voice)Movie2024
D-Day 80: Tribute to The FallenSelf - PresenterMovie2024
The Coronation ConcertThe Coronation ConcertSelf- Co-presenterMovie2023
The State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth IIThe State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth IISelf - PresenterMovie2022
When the Queen Spoke to the NationWhen the Queen Spoke to the NationSelf - Narrator (voice)Movie2022
A Tribute to Her Majesty the QueenA Tribute to Her Majesty the QueenNarratorMovie2022
Platinum Beacons: Lighting up the JubileePlatinum Beacons: Lighting up the JubileePresenterMovie2022
The Queen's Platinum JubileeThe Queen's Platinum JubileePresenterTV Series2022
Elizabeth & Philip: Love and DutyElizabeth & Philip: Love and DutySelf - PresenterMovie2017
John Bishop: In Conversation with...John Bishop: In Conversation with...SelfTV Series2016
Attenborough at 90Attenborough at 90SelfMovie2016
Cue the Queen: Celebrating the Christmas SpeechSelfMovie2015
The Great Sport Relief Bake OffThe Great Sport Relief Bake OffSelf - ContestantTV Series2012
The Betty Driver StoryThe Betty Driver StorySelfMovie2011
Would I Lie to You?Would I Lie to You?SelfTV Series2007
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2Self (archive footage)Movie2005
8 Out of 10 Cats8 Out of 10 CatsSelfTV Series2005
B.T.K. The Worlds Most Elusive Serial KillerB.T.K. The Worlds Most Elusive Serial KillerSelf (Narrator)Movie2005
TimeshiftTimeshiftSelf - NarratorTV Series2002
Predictions(Presenter)Movie2000
It's Only TV But I Like ItSelfTV Series1999
Fantasy World CupSelfTV Series1998
Style ChallengeSelf / AppearanceTV Series1996
Room 101Room 101SelfTV Series1994
Have I Got News for YouHave I Got News for YouSelfTV Series1990
Have I Got News for YouHave I Got News for YouSelf - HostessTV Series1990
You've Never Slept in MineYou've Never Slept in MineLizMovie1985
CrimewatchCrimewatchSelf - HostTV Series1984
Have I Got a Bit More News for YouHave I Got a Bit More News for YouSelf - PresenterTV Series—