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Kirsty Young

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Kirsty Young

Born November 23, 1968 · East Kilbride, Scotland, UK (age 57)

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

You've Never Slept in MineYou've Never Slept in Mine · 1985
You've Never Slept in Mine
1985
Movie
Relationships come under strain in an assessment unit for girls.
A Tribute to Her Majesty the QueenA Tribute to Her Majesty the Queen · 2022
A Tribute to Her Majesty the Queen
★ 9.52022
MovieDocumentary
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.
Platinum Beacons: Lighting up the JubileePlatinum Beacons: Lighting up the Jubilee · 2022
Platinum Beacons: Lighting up the Jubilee
★ 8.52022
MovieDocumentary
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.
The Queen's Platinum JubileeThe Queen's Platinum Jubilee · 2022
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
★ 8.52022
SeriesDocumentaryNews
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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Platinum Beacons: Lighting up the JubileePlatinum Beacons: Lighting up the Jubilee · 2022
Platinum Beacons: Lighting up the Jubilee
★ 8.52022
MovieDocumentary
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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