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BBC Radio 4
Young Again
Kirsty Young asks fascinating people what advice they would give their younger self. Authors, artists, actors and film-makers are among those revisiting the moments that made them.
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4.6 stars from 678 ratings
I am an Australian who started following Kirsty on Desert Island Disc. Kirsty’s interview style is fluid and seamless, she has the unique ability to listen, understand and researches her interviewee.
DazDay99 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 11/08/24
Intelligent interviewing
I’ve been an admirer of Kirsty since her Desert island disc days. She’s such an intelligent interviewer and brings out the best of her subjects. Would like more of her on podcasts or radio or tv. Andrea
Lairafelix via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 11/07/24
Better interviewer
I listened to the interview of Linda Evangelista which was really fascinating but I wish the interviewer had let Linda speak, ramble, even finish her thoughts. Instead, the interviewer seemed to need to share her awe she is talking to Linda, the supermodel. It was annoying.
Judytheoutsider via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/18/24
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