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
Kate O'Toole (radio presenter) Kate O'Toole (radio presenter) Kate O'Toole is a radio presenter from Sydney, Australia. With past experience on ABC Local Radio, she worked as a current affairs reporter for Triple J. As an agricultural science graduate, O'Toole has been working in rural radio for several years, including Port Pirie in South Australia, Port Macquarie in New South Wales and Mackay in Queensland. From 10 July 2006 to 3 December 2010 she presented national youth radio network Triple J's current affairs program "Hack". O'Toole has stated she wants to continue presenting politics from a young person's perspective. Currently she is presenting the