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Desert Island Discs presenter Kirsty Young 'lost her sense of self' due to chronic pain

Former Desert Island Discs presenter Kirsty Young departed as host of the show in 2018 because of her fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis and has since returned

Daily Mirror · Dec 25, 2022

‘You lose your sense of self’: Kirsty Young says chronic pain condition caused her to question her own identity

BBC presenter appeared in a special Christmas Day episode of ‘Desert Island Discs’ with Lauren Laverne, where she spoke about her struggles with fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis

The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2022

Kirsty Young discusses chronic pain condition on Desert Island Discs return

The broadcaster hosted nearly 500 editions of BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs before having to leave the show to undergo treatment.

The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2022

Huw Edwards breaks silence on Queen coverage praise with sweet message to team

BBC One viewers heaped praise onto the Welsh presenter for his 'flawless' and 'outstanding' coverage of the Queen's death and funeral

Wales Online · Sep 20, 2022

When does national mourning period end following the Queen's funeral?

The nation entered a period of mourning following the death of Queen Elizabeth II

Wales Online · Sep 19, 2022

Kirsty Young close to tears as curtain goes down on BBC coverage of Queen’s funeral

Broadcaster Kirsty Young was verging on tears as she gave a closing speech as the BBC’s live coverage of the Queen’s funeral came to an end.

Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2022

BBC One praised for 'perfect decision' to air Paddington 2 after Queen's funeral

The movie followed a full day of state funeral coverage in one final tribute to Her Majesty

Wales Online · Sep 19, 2022

ITV Corrie's Dame Maureen Lipman claims she had 'premonition' the Queen would die

The legendary actress was interviewed by Kirsty Young on the BBC

Manchester Evening News · Sep 19, 2022

BBC viewers in tears at presenter Kirsty Young's 'outstanding' speech after Queen's funeral

Viewers of BBC One were moved by the poignant words delivered by Kirsty Young, who appeared to hold back tears, following the Queen's committal service

Wales Online · Sep 19, 2022

BBC's Kirsty Young close to tears as she signs off Queen's funeral broadcast with beautiful tribute

Kirsty Young was visibly emotional as she ended the BBC's live coverage of the Queen's funeral on Monday

Chronicle Live · Sep 19, 2022