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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.

Radio 4,28 episodes

Episodes

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24. Adam Buxton
Kirsty Young asks podcaster Adam Buxton what advice he would give his younger self.
04 Feb 2025,44 mins,
23. Tanni Grey-Thompson
Kirsty Young asks Tanni Grey-Thompson what advice she would give her younger self.
28 Jan 2025,46 mins
22. Chiwetel Ejiofor
Kirsty Young asks actor Chiwetel Ejiofor what advice he would give his younger self.
21 Jan 2025,40 mins
21. Sara Pascoe
Kirsty Young asks the comedian Sara Pascoe what advice she would give her younger self.
14 Jan 2025,46 mins,
20. Pete Doherty
Kirsty Young asks the rock star Pete Doherty what advice he would give his younger self.
31 Dec 2024,48 mins,
19. Nigel Slater at Christmas
Kirsty Young asks food writer Nigel Slater what advice he would give his younger self.
25 Dec 2024,45 mins
Young Again is back
Kirsty Young is back with more fascinating guests.
18 Dec 2024,1 min
18. Malcolm Gladwell
Kirsty Young asks the writer Malcolm Gladwell what advice he would give his younger self.
12 Nov 2024,42 mins
17. Irvine Welsh
Kirsty Young asks the author Irvine Welsh what advice he would give his younger self.
05 Nov 2024,47 mins
16. Gloria Steinem
Kirsty Young asks the activist Gloria Steinem what advice she would give her younger self.
29 Oct 2024,36 mins
15. Miranda Hart
Kirsty Young asks comedian and actor Miranda Hart what advice she'd give her younger self.
22 Oct 2024,44 mins
14. Gabor Maté
Kirsty Young asks physician Gabor Maté what advice he would give his younger self.
15 Oct 2024,40 mins
13. Minnie Driver
Kirsty Young asks actor Minnie Driver what advice she would give her younger self.
08 Oct 2024,46 mins,
Introducing a new series of Young Again
Kirsty Young asks fascinating people what advice they would give their younger self.
01 Oct 2024,3 mins
12. Philip Pullman
Author Philip Pullman and the advice he would give his younger self.
19 Mar 2024,49 mins
11. Mel B
Pop star Mel B and the advice she would give her younger self.
12 Mar 2024,50 mins
10. Alastair Campbell
Former spin doctor Alastair Campbell and the advice he would give his younger self.
05 Mar 2024,56 mins
9. Sir Grayson Perry
Artist Grayson Perry and the advice he would give his younger self.
27 Feb 2024,52 mins,
8. Melinda French Gates
Philanthropist Melinda French Gates and the advice she would give her younger self.
20 Feb 2024,50 mins
7. Peter Capaldi
Actor Peter Capaldi and the advice he would give his younger self.
13 Feb 2024,54 mins,
Welcome back
Kirsty Young is back with a new set of intriguing guests.
06 Feb 2024,2 mins
6. Jada Pinkett Smith
Actor and talk show host Jada Pinkett Smith on the advice she would give her younger self.
07 Nov 2023,43 mins,
5. Steve Coogan
Actor Steve Coogan and the advice he would give his younger self.
31 Oct 2023,28 mins
4. Naomi Klein
Writer and activist Naomi Klein on the advice she would give her younger self.
24 Oct 2023,28 mins
3. Jamie Oliver
Entrepreneur Jamie Oliver and the advice he would give his younger self.
03 Oct 2023,28 mins
2. Daniel Kaluuya
Oscar-winner Daniel Kaluuya and the advice he would give his younger self.
03 Oct 2023,28 mins
1. Linda Evangelista
Supermodel Linda Evangelista and the advice she would give her younger self.
03 Oct 2023,28 mins
Welcome to Young Again
If you knew then, what you know now... what would you tell yourself?
25 Sep 2023,2 mins