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Kirsty Young

Kirsty Young

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

Have I Got News for You
7.2

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.

Have I Got News for You

1990
8 Out of 10 Cats
7.2

A weekly, topical panel show based around a huge series of opinion poll surveys carried out around Britain.

8 Out of 10 Cats

2005
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
7.1

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.

Have I Got a Bit More News for You

Would I Lie to You?
7.8

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.

Would I Lie to You?

2007
Room 101
6.5

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.

Room 101

1994
Timeshift
7.0

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.

Timeshift

2002
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Style Challenge

1996
John Bishop: In Conversation with...
7.0

A three series talk show. With the host in conversation with people whom he admires.

John Bishop: In Conversation with...

2016
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5.0

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.

Fantasy World Cup

1998
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6.5

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It's Only TV But I Like It

1999
The Great Sport Relief Bake Off
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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?

The Great Sport Relief Bake Off

2012
The Coronation Concert
6.0

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.

The Coronation Concert

2023
David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth
7.0

A 90-minute special, broadcast from the Royal Albert Hall, London, celebrating Sir David Attenborough's groundbreaking career on the day of his 100th birthday.

David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth

2026
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
8.5

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

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

2022
The Betty Driver Story
10.0

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The Betty Driver Story

2011
Attenborough at 90
8.0

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.

Attenborough at 90

2016
A Tribute to Her Majesty the Queen
9.5

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.

A Tribute to Her Majesty the Queen

2022
Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out
10.0

A star-studded retrospective reunites the lead cast for the first time since 2016 to rampage down memory lane revealing how the show was made, pay tribute to much-missed castmember June Whitfield, and celebrate its ground-breaking influence on female comedy.

Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out

2024
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2
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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.

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

2005
The State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II
6.2

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.

The State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II

2022