Roy Plomley by the guest's choice of music. His contract was renewed for a further 15 shows. In the end he presented 1,791 editions of the programme stretching over 43 years. Its success was attributed to his skill as an interviewer and to his meticulous research. Plomley was succeeded as presenter by Michael Parkinson (1985–1988), then by Sue Lawley (1988–2006), and most recently by Kirsty Young. "Desert Island Discs" is the second longest-running radio programme in the world (after the Grand Ole Opry), and it is still running. Until late September 2009, unlike many other BBC radio programmes, "Desert Island Discs" was
Dominic Walker (radio presenter) Dominic Walker (radio presenter) Dominic Walker was a radio presenter from the United Kingdom. Walker used to present the mid morning show on Wire FM, previously presented on the Bauer Big City Network, Key 103, Rock FM and Channel M TV. and on the breakfast show on Wish FM. He has previously worked at various radio stations in England including the Big City Network, Signal 1 and Wire FM. He also had a stint at Radio Napa in Ayia Napa, Cyprus. Walker has appeared in several cameo roles on stage and screen, including "Coronation Street", "Emmerdale", and alongside Robson Green