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
Dennis McCarthy (radio presenter) traffic in the city centre stopped with crowds six deep in places. Nottingham Express Transit AT6/5 tram 214 carries the name "Dennis McCarthy MBE". Dennis McCarthy (radio presenter) Dennis McCarthy MBE (7 May 1933 – 10 January 1996) was a British radio presenter and an employee of BBC Radio Nottingham. Among the people he interviewed were Prime Ministers. Dennis McCarthy was a decorator, washing-machine salesman and dog-breeder before joining BBC Radio Nottingham shortly after it opened in 1968, following an interview about taking part in the Crufts dog show that caught the attention of station bosses. He broadcast five days