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
Steve Berry (presenter) expert contributor to "BBC Breakfast". In January 2014 Berry returned as the breakfast presenter for 106.1 RealXS (previously known as 106.1 Rock Radio). He presents a weekly radio show "Steve's Speedshop" on FAB Radio International, described as 'a digital man-cave for passionate petrolhead'. He is now the co-presenter of XS Manchester Breakfast with Steve & Sophie, hosts a monthly motoring phone-in on BBC radio Wales and is a regular guest on the Jeremy Vine Show on Radio 2. Steve Berry (presenter) Steve Berry is a British media presenter who appeared on BBC2's "Top Gear" and its spin-off "Top Gear Motorsport"