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
Tom Williams (presenter) Tom Williams (presenter) Thomas Williams (born 16 October 1970, Sydney) is an Australian television personality with the Seven Network and radio presenter. Williams currently co-hosts The Daily Edition and has been a long-time presenter for the Seven Sport team. Williams graduated from the Jesuit St Aloysius' College and worked as a Construction worker, and competed in surf lifesaving championships. One of Tom's first appearances on television was in the video clip of Melissa Tkautz's debut song "Read My Lips". The turning point in William's life occurred in 2000, when he phoned into a radio show hosted by comic duo Merrick