Kirsty Young

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.

Kirsty Young is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 28 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth (2026), The Queen's Platinum Jubilee (2022), John Bishop: In Conversation with... (2016), Style Challenge (1996), Have I Got News for You (1990), Have I Got a Bit More News for You, Would I Lie to You? (2007), 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005). The recorded credits span 1984 to 2026, including 14 movies and 14 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.