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
Roger Kirk (presenter) applying as a presenter) and stayed there until 1975 where he landed a presenting job at Pennine Radio. He has since presented for Classic Gold , Hallam FM , Viking FM and 97.2 Stray FM. He was also the first presenter on Magic 828 and presented the breakfast show from its launch in 1990. He left and returned a few years later to present the late show. Roger Kirk's radio voice was warm and laid back in style, hence him often being on air at night. Sadly, Roger died in 2001. Roger Kirk (presenter) Roger Kirk was born in East