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
Sarah Champion (presenter) Sarah Champion (presenter) Sarah Champion is a British television presenter and disc jockey. Champion has hosted "The Official Album Chart Show", "Planet Celebrity News" and "Radio Gaga" for MTV networks, acted in "Jonathan Creek" for BBC One and ITV2 sitcom "FM". After working in print journalism and as a broadcast journalist for radio, "Pub Ammo", the entertainment show for Five was Champion's first break into television. She's had live television presenting experience on daily magazine show "Radio Gaga" for VH1. Champion has been to festivals for both Virgin Radio and MTV networks including V Festival, the Isle of Wight Festival