Presenter quits Desert Island Discs

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Sue Lawley is to quit as presenter of BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs after more than 18 years.

Lawley said she wanted to pursue "other aspects of broadcasting and maybe a bit of business too".

She has occupied the presenter's chair since 1987 and is only the third presenter in the show's 64-year history.

Her last programme will be on August 27.

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