News-lady Kirsty Young has been announced as the new host of Desert Island Discs. As previously reported, Sue Lawley, who has presented the Radio 4 show for eighteen years, announced her intention to step down back in April. Young, who currently presents bulletins on Five, says she's "completely thrilled" to have the job, and adds: "I've loved Desert Island Discs for as long as I've been listening to radio. Its enduring success is testament both to the brilliant format and consistently fascinating guests."
Jun 28, 2006
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Kirsty Young named new Desert Island Discs host
Five newsreader Kirsty Young has been announced as the new host of Radio 4's Desert Island Discs, succeeding Sue Lawley, who stepped down after eighteen years.