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
Chris Jarvis (presenter) he wrote and starred as the dame .2011's "Strictly Cinderella" (which he co-wrote, and acted as Baron Hardup), 2010's "Aladdin" (in which he plays Emperor Sho Mee) and 2009's "Jack & Jill" (which he wrote and appeared in a cameo). Chris Jarvis was born in Romford, London, and grew up in Billericay and Brentwood. He is the godfather to one of Pui Fan Lee's sons. He is 5'9" tall. Chris Jarvis (presenter) Martin Christopher Jarvis (born 20 April 1970 in Romford, London) is an English actor and presenter who has appeared on BBC television since 1992, apart from 2000–2002 when