Kirsty Young

Kirsty Young

Born: November 23, 1968
in 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.

Movies for Kirsty Young...

The Coronation Concert
Title: The Coronation Concert
Character: Self- Co-presenter
Released: May 7, 2023
Type: Movie
Take That, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Andrea Bocelli, Sir Bryn Terfel, Freya Ridings and many more perform live from Windsor Castle in celebration of Their Majesties' coronation.
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The State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II
Title: The State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II
Character: Self - Presenter
Released: September 19, 2022
Type: Movie
Coverage of the State Funeral of HM the Queen, including the service from Westminster Abbey and the procession of Her Majesty’s coffin through London, the journey of The Queen’s coffin to Windsor, the procession to St. George’s Chapel and the Committal Service.
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When the Queen Spoke to the Nation
Title: When the Queen Spoke to the Nation
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
Released: September 10, 2022
Type: Movie
Look back on annual Christmas Day messages from Queen Elizabeth II, and the handful of momentous occasions when the Queen made rare special addresses and spoke directly to the nation at times of crisis, commemoration and celebration.
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A Tribute to Her Majesty the Queen
Title: A Tribute to Her Majesty the Queen
Character: Narrator
Released: September 9, 2022
Type: Movie
On the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II, a special documentary featuring contributions from HM King Charles III, her children, public figures, and those who worked with her. With previously unseen archive footage from the Queen's collection.
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Platinum Beacons: Lighting up the Jubilee
Title: Platinum Beacons: Lighting up the Jubilee
Character: Presenter
Released: June 2, 2022
Type: Movie
Kirsty Young hosts coverage of beacons being lit around the UK and Commonwealth to celebrate the platinum jubilee of Britain’s longest serving monarch. Carol Kirkwood, Gethin Jones and Holly Hamilton report from events taking place in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and Jermaine Jenas is outside Buckingham Palace, where senior members of the royal family will light the principal beacon. Celebrity guests join Kirsty to share their memories of meeting the Queen. The programme also reflects on the celebrations that took place earlier in the day, including an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at EastEnders and the pomp and ceremony of Trooping the Colour with its extended flypast.
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Title: The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Character: Presenter
Released: June 2, 2022
Type: TV
The BBC’s Platinum Jubilee coverage 2022 including: The Queen’s Birthday Parade Trooping the Colour, A Service of Thanksgiving, Party at the Palace and Platinum Jubilee Pageant
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Elizabeth & Philip: Love and Duty
Title: Elizabeth & Philip: Love and Duty
Character: Herself - Presenter
Released: November 20, 2017
Type: Movie
Kirsty Young celebrates the 70th wedding anniversary of the Queen and Prince Philip by examining the longest royal marriage in British history through key moments. She looks at how every step of their life together has been played out in the glare of publicity and in service of the nation, while steering it through decades of change.
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Title: John Bishop: In Conversation With...
Character: Herself
Released: September 1, 2016
Type: TV
A three series talk show. With the host in conversation with people whom he admires.
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Attenborough at 90
Title: Attenborough at 90
Character: Self
Released: May 8, 2016
Type: Movie
In celebration of his ninetieth birthday, Sir David Attenborough shares extraordinary highlights of his life and career with broadcaster Kirsty Young, including the inspiring people he has met, the extraordinary journeys he has made and the remarkable animal encounters he has had across the globe. Joined by colleagues and friends, including Michael Palin and Chris Packham, Sir David shares some of the unforgettable moments from his unparalleled career, from capturing unique animal behaviour for the first time to the fast-paced advances in wildlife filming technology, as well as stories of the wonder and fragility of the natural world - stories that Sir David has spent his life exploring and championing.
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Cue the Queen: Celebrating the Christmas Speech
Title: Cue the Queen: Celebrating the Christmas Speech
Character: Self
Released: December 28, 2015
Type: Movie
Kirsty Young takes a unique look at the story of the Royal Christmas broadcast and how the tradition started by King George V in 1932 has found a place at the heart of Christmas Day.
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Title: The Great Sport Relief Bake Off
Character: Herself - Contestant
Released: January 10, 2012
Type: TV
Well-known faces don their aprons in this charity special. Who has got what it takes to go all the way and compete for the Great Sport Relief Bake Off crown?
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The Betty Driver Story
Title: The Betty Driver Story
Character: Herself
Released: February 1, 2011
Type: Movie
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Title: Would I Lie to You?
Character: Self
Released: June 16, 2007
Type: TV
A comedic panel show featuring team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell plus two guests per side, hosted by Rob Brydon (formerly Angus Deayton). Each person must reveal embarrassing facts and outrageous lies during a series of different rounds including "Home Truths", "This Is My..." and "Quickfire Lies". It is up to the opposing team to tell tall tales from fantastic facts.
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Title: The One Show
Character: Self
Released: August 14, 2006
Type: TV
A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.
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Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2
Title: Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 28, 2005
Type: Movie
Over 2½ hours of the award-winning topical news quiz, featuring previously unseen footage. Team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by a different guest presenter each week.
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Title: 8 Out of 10 Cats
Character: Self
Released: June 3, 2005
Type: TV
8 Out of 10 Cats is a British television comedy panel game produced by Zeppotron for Channel 4. It was first broadcast on 3 June 2005. The show is based on statistics and opinion polls, and draws on polls produced by a variety of organizations and new polls commissioned for the programme, carried out by company Harris Poll. The show's title is derived from a well-known advertising tagline for Whiskas cat food, which originally claimed that "8 out of 10 cats prefer Whiskas".
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Title: Timeshift
Character: Self - Narrator
Released: October 10, 2002
Type: TV
Documentary series which ranges widely over Britain's social and cultural history, its narrative-led storytelling offering a richly immersive and varied window onto the past.
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Title: It's Only TV But I Like It
Character: Self
Released: June 3, 1999
Type: TV
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Title: Fantasy World Cup
Character: Self
Released: June 9, 1998
Type: TV
Comedy show spoofing some of the highlights of the 1998 World Cup in France. Includes interviews with celebrities and famous fans including Bridget Nielsen and John Lydon, as well as send ups of other famous football goals in history, etc. Stars UK comedians Frank Skinner and David Baddiel in their own lounge room set, along with their mate Statto who provides news headlines on the world cup play.
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Title: Style Challenge
Released: September 2, 1996
Type: TV
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Title: Room 101
Character: Self
Released: July 4, 1994
Type: TV
Fast-moving game show meets talk show, which sees Frank Skinner refereeing three celebrities each week as they compete to banish their top peeve or worst nightmare to the depths of Room 101.
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Title: Have I Got News for You
Character: Self - Guest Presenter
Released: September 28, 1990
Type: TV
Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no party, personality or action unscathed in pursuit of laughs.
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Title: Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Character: Self - Presenter
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: TV
Based on the week’s news and fronted by guest hosts, this extended version of the satirical news quiz features more of the stuff that wouldn't fit into the regular programme.