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
Ian Collins (radio presenter) release on 11 April 2017. He is a friend of Danny Wallace, and appears in his books "Are You Dave Gorman?", "Join Me", "Yes Man", and "Friends Like These". From 5th November 2018, Ian joins BBC Radio Kent as joint presenter of the Breakfast Show with Anna Cookson, replacing John Warnett who moves to the Drive Time Show. Ian Collins (radio presenter) Ian Collins (born 24 October) is a British radio and television presenter and journalist and author. Most recently, he hosted "Late Nights" on LBC - the UK's most listened to current affairs/topical debate programme. He left LBC in