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Young is new Crimewatch presenter
Young currently presents BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs
Broadcaster Kirsty Young will be the new presenter of Crimewatch and will appear on the programme from January, the BBC has announced.
She takes over from current presenter Fiona Bruce, who has been in the role for seven years and will continue to work in BBC News.
Ms Young, who currently presents Desert Island Discs on BBC Radio 4, will become the fifth Crimewatch presenter.
The BBC One show has been running for 23 years.
Ms Young said: "I'm delighted to be joining a programme with such a respected history. Sadly crime is a fact of life and affects us all.
"Being the presenter of a show which does so much to get justice for people affected by it will be a real privilege."
BBC News
Young is new Crimewatch presenter
Young currently presents BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs
Broadcaster Kirsty Young will be the new presenter of Crimewatch and will appear on the programme from January, the BBC has announced.
She takes over from current presenter Fiona Bruce, who has been in the role for seven years and will continue to work in BBC News.
Ms Young, who currently presents Desert Island Discs on BBC Radio 4, will become the fifth Crimewatch presenter.
The BBC One show has been running for 23 years.
Ms Young said: "I'm delighted to be joining a programme with such a respected history. Sadly crime is a fact of life and affects us all.
"Being the presenter of a show which does so much to get justice for people affected by it will be a real privilege."
BBC News