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Murray Walker

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enough authority amongst the press that members of the Formula One community would rarely decline to be interviewed by him. Before the introduction of reliable satellite broadcast equipment, he was obliged by his superiors at the BBC to prepare for television broadcasts by venturing to a circuit two days before a race to prepare for a broadcast in London, where he would watch the day's events on a satellite feed and then commentate on it during the evening highlights programme. Walker was voted "the greatest sports commentator of all time" in a poll conducted by British sports fans in late 2009.
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articulate in his speech, and he was a good reader of mood after an on-track incident. He sometimes made humorous verbal errors known as "Murrayisms" that ranged from "simple misidentifications" to "lovely, labyrinthian, effortlessly complex acrobatic displays of linguistic virtuosity." According to Stephen Moss of
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that he would retire. Barwick told Walker he did not believe that retirement was ideal and suggested to Walker he commentate for another season to wind down his career. Walker announced to the press his retirement from Formula One commentary in December 2000. He would commentate on 12 Grands Prix by
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He prepared himself for every piece of commentary work by meticulously researching facts and statistics on every driver and race track, updating and rewriting them for the following event. George Tamayo described Walker as having an "encyclopedic" knowledge of Grand Prix racing, and one who held
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Walker chose to stand while commentating during races rather than sitting down, allowing him to speak louder due to his lungs being inflated and his shoulders pushed back. He was uncritical of drivers who had made errors, preferring to let that judgement pass to his co-commentators. Walker was
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to commentate on the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Bristol, and he asked the weightlifter Oscar Slate to educate him on the sport. He covered motocross (initially for ITV and BBC) during the 1960s and rallycross in the 1970s and early 1980s. He occasionally commentated on
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on his memories and photographic memorabilia concerning his career with contributions from members of the Formula One community, which was published on 2 May 2008. On 28 June 2008, Walker was honoured by the people of his hometown and presented with a "Star" on the
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a day helps you work rest and play"; Walker repeatedly denied the attribution of the slogan to himself, saying that he was only an administrator on the project. He did not retire from this job until the age of 59, long after he had gained fame as a commentator.
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Despite his love of cars, Walker never took a driving test. He was given a tank driving licence in the British Army and that was considered valid to qualify for a civilian driving licence. He married his wife Elizabeth in 1955; the couple had no children.
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motorcycle race alongside his father. Walker and his father were the single father and son sports commentary pair within the BBC from 1949 to 1962. After the death of his father in 1962, he became the BBC's chief motorcycling commentator.
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When in the commentary booth together, Walker would provide his animated descriptions of the action, with Hunt bringing in his expert knowledge, which included inside information from the pit lane, typically from his former team
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occurred in September 1939. Upon returning to Britain, the Highgate School governors became concerned about the possible extent of bombing raids on London, and so Walker and his fellow pupils were evacuated to
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in late 2009. Walker made a further appearance on the programme as a professional skateboarder the following year. In early 2011, he lent his voice as a racing commentator to the touring theatre production of
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to present a series of interviews with the sport's key players. Walker also provided continuity announcements to Formula One programming and races. Walker withdrew from Channel 4's commentary for the
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in the coming months, and had cancelled plans to attend the 2013 British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Walker did not need chemotherapy anymore by July 2013. He was the guest star on
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announced that Walker would be part of their team for their coverage of subsequent races. He also conducted interviews and special features for the radio station throughout the
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for the BBC. He and Robertson were positioned at Stowe corner for the event. His debut television broadcast came in the same year when he commentated on hill-climbing at the
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Walker became a freelance website columnist for the BBC's recovered coverage of Formula One in 2009. He voiced the part of his own character in two episodes of the
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in 1948. He was given a recorded audition for the BBC at the 1949 Easter Monday Goodwood race. Walker later commentated on races alongside the tennis commentator
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During his 23-year run as full-time commentator, Walker became known for his animated enthusiasm, authoritative voice and comical blunders โ€“ dubbed "
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In May 2013, while on holiday, he had a fall, breaking his pelvis. During treatment for the fall, Walker was diagnosed with the early stages of
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in both ears. In 2006 he became chief ambassador for David Ormerod Hearing Centres, a high-street audiology chain that fitted his hearing aids.
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He did occasional Formula 1 commentaries during the 1970s before going full-time for the 1978 season. Walker was asked by the head of BBC Sport
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Walker created the slogan "Trill makes budgies bounce with health" โ€“ an advertising slogan for bird seed in the 1960s โ€“ as well as the slogan "
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In June 2007, Walker visited the Isle of Man to celebrate the Centenary of the Isle of Man TT, and work on a DVD documentary about the event,
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Following the war, Walker briefly followed in his father's footsteps by taking up motorcycle racing, competing against, among others, a young
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and applied to volunteer for tanks, but was required to wait until a training place became available. In the meantime, he worked with the
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Walker's education began with a governess at the family home, followed by spells at preparatory schools around the country. He attended
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in Devon, staying there until 1941. During this time, Walker rose to the rank of Company Sergeant Major of the School Corps.
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who was on paternity leave. He commented on the qualifying session, the race and presented the phone-in programme
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advertised the chain's new stuffed-crust pizza. Walker also wrote a series of annuals for the Grand Prix season,
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He was retained by ITV on a part-time role reviewing the 2002 season at various points. Walker's autobiography,
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skipping Brazil, Europe, France, Germany and Japan before continuing to work for ITV in a reduced role entering
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In October 2005, it was announced that he would be returning to the microphone as the BBC's voice of the new
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in May 2003, finishing second in their class and 44th overall. Walker navigated former Grand Prix competitor
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involved Walker looking back at some of the BBC's archives. In November 2015 he appeared on BBC's game show
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Bradley, Charles; Freeman, Glenn; Straw, Edd (10 October 2013). "Talking About F1's Most Famous Talker".
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from May to June 1997, detailing the history and development of Formula One. Walker had a column in the
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How to Survive Anything, Anywhere: A Handbook of Survival Skills for Every Scenario and Environment
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that took place five months later, where they finished eighth in their class and 114th outright.
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for services to broadcasting and motor sports. In November 1997, Walker was awarded an honorary
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series. After providing the commentary for the inaugural race in South Africa, in January 2006
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in 2023 and is awarded in recognition of "outstanding excellence in broadcast journalism."
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Years of exposure to loud engines and age-related hearing problems had left Walker with
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He broke his hip at the 2000 Goodwood Festival of Speed and was replaced for the
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In December 1992, Walker had surgery but twisted his hip the day after surgery.
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centred on Walker's life and advertising and commentary career was broadcast on
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on 16 April 1944. The salute at his commissioning parade was taken by American
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In 2015 it was announced Walker would present a new Formula One programme for
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and he was awarded an original brick from "The Brickyard" by track president
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in an animated portion of the programme. A television documentary called
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In 1988, Walker appeared in two television advertisements opposite actor
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for BBC Radio 5 Live. This was a one-off in lieu of regular commentator
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during a promotional video launch at the Sports Cafe in London's Lower
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on the following day, and it prompted Walker to speak to his bosses at
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in 1928, when Graham worked as the Sales and Competition Director for
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as his choice of book, and a hammock and pillow as his luxury items.
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joined Walker in the commentary box until the end of 1996, though in
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Doodson, Mike (10 October 2013). "Murray: The Man Behind The Mic".
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in Dorset, where he reported to the 30th Primary Training Wing at
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Lifetime Achievement Award, and was named the recipient of the
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to study shipping management, Walker worked in advertising for
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I made my first ever broadcast from Shelsley Walsh in 1948...
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After Hunt died, former F1 driver and BBC pit lane reporter
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guests and entertained them with his F1 commentary. He was
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about his future. He told the broadcaster's head of sport
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and journalist. He provided television commentary of live
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British motorsport commentator and journalist (1923โ€“2021)
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Special Award for Contribution to Television in 2002.
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Graeme Murray Walker was born at 214 Reddings Lane in
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due to ill health but appeared in recorded features.
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In 2016 Walker moved with many other BBC F1 staff to
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He joined the 593:, with his first radio broadcasting coming at the 4053:Military personnel from Birmingham, West Midlands 2987:"Murray Walker to make BBC F1 commentary return?" 1186:In June 2013, aged 89, Walker was diagnosed with 304:(10 October 1923 โ€“ 13 March 2021) was an English 4138:Mass media people from Birmingham, West Midlands 4034: 3292:"Murray Walker to commentate on live Roary show" 2024:Greenslade, Interview by Nick (1 October 2005). 728:at the end of the season following a request by 3663: 1736: 1734: 1732: 1730: 1728: 1726: 1724: 1722: 1720: 1605: 1603: 1601: 386:when Graham became the Competition Manager for 3742: 3740: 2133:"Walker's pole position in the commentary box" 1806: 1513: 1511: 1509: 1507: 946:tarmac rally road race as navigator to driver 833:had crashed when it actually was his teammate 829:, Walker erroneously said that Ferrari driver 765:(both commentated on by Barrie Gill), and the 757:deputised for him), the German Grands Prix of 708:individuals such as three-time world champion 3643: 3367:"Murray Walker breaks pelvis in holiday fall" 3065:"IOMTT | Major Exhibition Celebrating The TT" 541:, where he worked on the firm's account with 456:Walker later attended and graduated from the 3114:"Sportsbooks: Walker's book could be better" 2956:"Grapevine: Walker returns to TV commentary" 2898:"Murray Walker makes F1 comeback with Honda" 2672:"Sport on TV: Walker takes America by storm" 2641:"Murray Walker finds a great story: himself" 1717: 1598: 1035:TT: Centenary Celebration with Murray Walker 557:, for whom the agency created the slogan "A 4128:Officers of the Order of the British Empire 3737: 3088:"Grapevine: Walker makes commentary return" 3085: 2554:British Academy of Film and Television Arts 2457: 2455: 1869: 1775: 1504: 1218:The Murray Walker Award was established by 2984: 2841:"Radio 5 Live puts Walker in driving seat" 2760:"Murray Walker Completes The Targa Double" 2608: 2023: 1769: 1641: 1639: 1637: 1037:. 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Walker welcomed Honda Racing's 3746: 3606: 3589: 3007: 2922: 2869: 2838: 2700: 2452: 2061: 1842: 1713:(Supplement). 16 May 1944. p. 2277. 1703: 1563: 1561: 1559: 1557: 1555: 1553: 1551: 1549: 1547: 1545: 922: 3776:"Murray Walker "Voice of F1" interview" 3672: 3612: 3558: 2461: 2361: 1957: 1900: 1634: 518:and winning a first-class award at the 4063:British Army personnel of World War II 4035: 3773: 3747:Barretto, Lawrence (10 October 2013). 3710: 2731: 2621:from the original on 10 September 2014 2364:"Murray Walker quits while he's ahead" 2334: 2300: 2087: 1992:"Murray attends as F1 legend honoured" 1740: 1677: 1609: 1579: 4103:Formula One journalists and reporters 3625:from the original on 28 February 2019 3571:from the original on 20 December 2019 3432:from the original on 20 December 2016 3334: 3260:"Murray Walker is skateboarding star" 3111: 3038:"Murray Walker to visit centenary TT" 2953: 2935:from the original on 20 December 2019 2878:from the original on 20 December 2019 2669: 2651:from the original on 28 February 2016 2374:from the original on 27 February 2016 2330: 2328: 2036:from the original on 30 December 2019 1882:from the original on 2 September 2019 1838: 1836: 1834: 1645: 1542: 1480: 1478: 1015:, performed commentary duties of the 999:'s 18 Grands Prix, starting with the 897:. Walker was named the winner of the 4028:Murray Walker: Life in the fast lane 3842:"James Hunt - Autosport Awards 1992" 3755:from the original on 7 February 2016 3644:Willams-Smith, Jake (30 July 2019). 3540:from the original on 6 November 2016 3182:from the original on 10 October 2008 2966:from the original on 9 December 2020 2925:"Sky Sports lands broadcasting deal" 2851:from the original on 8 December 2020 2766:from the original on 27 October 2009 2609:Harrington, Marc (4 November 2002). 2550:"Television | Special Award in 2002" 2410:from the original on 9 December 2020 1926: 1673: 1671: 1610:Hannan, Martin (15 September 2002). 1517: 1391:Murray Walker's Grand Prix Year 1996 1378:Murray Walker's Grand Prix Year 1995 1365:Murray Walker's Grand Prix Year 1994 1352:Murray Walker's Grand Prix Year 1993 1339:Murray Walker's Grand Prix Year 1992 1326:Murray Walker's Grand Prix Year 1991 1313:Murray Walker's Grand Prix Year 1990 1300:Murray Walker's Grand Prix Year 1989 1287:Murray Walker's Grand Prix Year 1988 1274:Murray Walker's Grand Prix Year 1987 1011:' commentator for their coverage of 4058:BBC sports presenters and reporters 3946: 3458:from the original on 5 January 2017 2985:Collantine, Keith (26 March 2007). 2713:from the original on 1 October 2019 2590:from the original on 26 August 2020 1939:from the original on 2 October 2013 1843:Sweeting, Adam (30 December 1995). 1776:Albers-Daly, Thiemo (August 2020). 1210:secured the Drivers' Championship. 1155: 975:2006 Formula One World Championship 13: 4133:People educated at Highgate School 3808:from the original on 19 March 2020 3774:Tamayo, George (16 January 2001). 3725:from the original on 25 March 2020 3347:from the original on 19 March 2020 3302:from the original on 19 March 2020 3272:from the original on 19 March 2020 3240:from the original on 19 March 2020 3172:"Birmingham honours Murray Walker" 3086:Glenndering, Mark (23 July 2007). 2904:from the original on 14 March 2012 2682:from the original on 19 March 2020 2560:from the original on 4 August 2020 2530:from the original on 25 March 2020 2440:from the original on 25 April 2019 2325: 2282:from the original on 19 March 2020 2272:"Murray Walker's Grand Prix World" 2255:from the original on 19 March 2020 2223:from the original on 17 April 2016 2197:from the original on 29 March 2019 2145:from the original on 19 March 2020 2088:Horton, Roger (20 December 2000). 2062:Hamilton, Maurice (23 July 2013). 1831: 1646:Young, Graham (5 September 1998). 1518:Moss, Stephen (27 December 2000). 1492:from the original on 13 March 2021 1475: 1463:from the original on 13 March 2021 1250:Murray Walker's Formula One Heroes 958:in a Toyota Camry Sportivo at the 14: 4164: 3972: 3514:from the original on 7 March 2015 3488:from the original on 8 March 2015 3406:from the original on 19 June 2013 3067:. BikeSportNews. 25 February 2008 2954:Noble, Jonathan (29 March 2006). 2464:"Murray Walker: My Life in Media" 2394:"'Voice of Motorsport' to retire" 2362:Leonard, Tom (12 December 2000). 2338:Murray Walker: The Very Last Word 2002:from the original on 23 July 2015 1972:from the original on 1 March 2020 1958:Roberts, Andrew (November 2017). 1859:– via Gale General OneFile. 1819:from the original on 1 March 2020 1757:from the original on 23 July 2019 1668: 1459:. Motorsport.com. 13 March 2021. 1289:(First Formula Publishing, 1988) 1276:(First Formula Publishing, 1987) 1023:in 2006 and 2007, and voiced the 889:in 1997 when he was surprised by 665:On Formula One coverage from the 458:Royal Military College, Sandhurst 427:conscripted into the armed forces 117:Royal Military College, Sandhurst 3711:Bulgin, Rusel (3 October 2001). 3559:Johnson, Daniel (8 March 2016). 3377:from the original on 8 June 2013 2736:. Targa Tasmania. Archived from 2703:"Unless I'm very much mistakenโ€ฆ" 2500:from the original on 5 July 2015 2462:Merrill, Jamie (14 April 2008). 2090:"There's Something about Murray" 2064:"Murray Walker in his own words" 1901:Keating, Frank (14 March 2021). 1807:Rick Broadbent (14 March 2019). 1230: 1174: 1072:children's television programme 1049:to answer listeners' questions. 950:in a Toyota Team Racing-entered 628:British Touring Car Championship 3988:British Army Officers 1939โ€“1945 3940: 3914: 3896: 3870: 3852: 3834: 3820: 3790: 3767: 3704: 3685: 3637: 3613:Johnson, Daniel (9 July 2016). 3590:Metcalfe, Nick (17 June 2016). 3583: 3552: 3526: 3500: 3470: 3444: 3418: 3359: 3328: 3314: 3284: 3252: 3220: 3194: 3164: 3144:"Winning formula for scrapbook" 3136: 3112:Baker, Andrew (24 April 2008). 3105: 3079: 3057: 3053:– via Gale OneFile: News. 3029: 3008:Thompson, Eric (1 April 2011). 3001: 2978: 2947: 2923:Redmayne, Tim (12 April 2006). 2916: 2890: 2863: 2839:Plunkett, John (8 March 2006). 2832: 2804: 2778: 2752: 2725: 2701:Spurgeon, Brad (28 July 2006). 2694: 2670:Smith, Giles (3 October 2002). 2663: 2633: 2611:"Unless I'm Very Much Mistaken" 2602: 2572: 2542: 2520:"Television Sports Awards 2000" 2512: 2494:"An evening with Murray Walker" 2486: 2474:from the original on 8 May 2017 2422: 2386: 2355: 2294: 2290:– via BBC Genome Project. 2235: 2209: 2179: 2157: 2125: 2116: 2081: 2026:"First and last: Murray Walker" 2017: 1984: 1951: 1920: 1894: 1863: 1800: 1664:– via Gale OneFile: News. 1630:– via Gale OneFile: News. 1530:from the original on 9 May 2014 1442: 1423: 1225: 901:from the motor racing magazine 871:He was appointed an OBE in the 802:Murray Walker's Grand Prix Year 642:Australian touring car race in 370:and works motorcyclist for the 319:between 1976 and 1996, and for 197: 3947:Mee, Lydia (31 January 2023). 3454:. BBC Radio 4. 16 March 2014. 3335:Smith, Patrick (2 June 2011). 2580:"Walker takes on new ITV role" 2430:"The Queen's Birthday Honours" 1778:"F1 Spotlight โ€“ Murray Walker" 1697: 1678:Cooper, Adam (13 March 2021). 1584:. London, UK: Harper Collins. 1520:"So, goodbye to Murray Walker" 1449: 1432:Late Show with David Letterman 918: 724:commented alongside Walker in 527:Roehampton Technical Institute 487:. Walker went on to command a 1: 4143:Royal Armoured Corps soldiers 4098:English television presenters 2786:"GPM โ€“ Murray Walker returns" 2165:"Tony Jardine: Great Britain" 1743:"Lunch with... Murray Walker" 1582:Unless I'm Very Much Mistaken 1267: 1237:Unless I'm Very Much Mistaken 1141:, paired with Nigel Mansell. 936:Unless I'm Very Much Mistaken 907:in 1993. In 2000, he won the 862:2001 United States Grand Prix 741:Jonathan Martin, the head of 349: 332:2001 United States Grand Prix 2732:Porter, Mike (19 May 2003). 2335:Hilton, Christopher (2002). 1927:Owen, Oliver (1 July 2007). 1741:Taylor, Simon (April 2011). 1488:. BBC Sport. 13 March 2021. 927:Murray Walker's star on the 537:. He was then headhunted by 516:International Six Days Trial 390:. The family later moved to 7: 4093:English sports broadcasters 3508:"2015 Formula 1 on the BBC" 3428:. The Metro. 28 July 2013. 3402:. BBC Sport. 17 June 2013. 1870:Oliver Owen (1 July 2007). 1404: 731:Nine's Wide World of Sports 485:Allied invasion of Normandy 405:, gaining a Distinction in 10: 4169: 4148:Royal Scots Greys officers 2496:. Bournemouth University. 2278:(3827): 117. 3 June 1997. 1929:"Interview: Murray Walker" 1429:One appearance was on the 491:and to participate in the 449:, the headquarters of the 4088:English motorsport people 2251:(3823): 117. 8 May 1997. 1613:"Plenty left in the tank" 1213: 751:1988 Hungarian Grand Prix 372:Norton Motorcycle Company 290: 280: 266: 256: 246: 238: 226: 221: 217: 207: 184: 155: 147: 122: 112: 102: 79: 49: 37: 23: 4118:Motorcycle trials riders 4083:English male journalists 2870:Claridge, Steve (2007). 2788:. Yahoo!. Archived from 2524:Royal Television Society 2403:: 13. 14 December 2000. 1980:– via PressReader. 1903:"Murray Walker obituary" 1416: 1204:1996 Japanese Grand Prix 929:Birmingham Walk of Stars 909:Royal Television Society 687:1993 Canadian Grand Prix 671:1993 Canadian Grand Prix 587:Shelsley Walsh hillclimb 525:After briefly attending 493:Battle of the Reichswald 481:Supreme Allied Commander 374:who participated in the 285:Battle of the Reichswald 4078:English autobiographers 3233:London Evening Standard 1654:Birmingham Evening Mail 1580:Walker, Murray (2002). 1200:2021 Bahrain Grand Prix 1150:2018 British Grand Prix 1100:lymphatic system cancer 1054:Murray Walker Scrapbook 993:British American Racing 747:1979 Belgian Grand Prix 714:1993 British Grand Prix 638:commentary team of the 595:1949 British Grand Prix 581:Career as a commentator 520:Scottish Six Days Trial 323:between 1997 and 2001. 3993:Murray's F1 Video Blog 3043:Isle of Man Newspapers 3015:The New Zealand Herald 2217:"Walker, Murray 1923โ€“" 1256:, Virgin Books, 2011) 931: 881:Bournemouth University 827:2000 German Grand Prix 788:. In 1996, as part of 767:1985 German Grand Prix 667:1980 Monaco Grand Prix 4123:Motorsport announcers 4003:22 March 2021 at the 3510:. BBC. 5 March 2015. 1089:Life in the Fast Lane 1085:Champion of Champions 1017:Australian Grand Prix 1001:San Marino Grand Prix 952:Toyota Camry Sportivo 926: 873:1996 Birthday Honours 821:by pit lane reporter 431:Dunlop Rubber Company 239:Years of service 4010:Murray Walker quotes 3830:. 23 September 2011. 3268:. 6 September 2010. 2874:. Hearing Aid Know. 2586:. 15 February 2002. 2526:. 14 February 2011. 2304:(11 October 2023) . 2100:(51). Archived from 1081:Roary the Racing Car 1075:Roary the Racing Car 601:motorcycle venue in 497:4th Armoured Brigade 477:Dwight D. Eisenhower 451:Royal Armoured Corps 297:Graeme Murray Walker 275:4th Armoured Brigade 54:Graeme Murray Walker 4068:British copywriters 3998:Murray Walker Agent 3804:. 1 December 2009. 3802:The Daily Telegraph 3619:The Daily Telegraph 3565:The Daily Telegraph 3341:The Daily Telegraph 3298:. 30 January 2011. 3124:on 11 February 2020 3118:The Daily Telegraph 2900:. F1Technical.net. 2676:The Daily Telegraph 2647:. 2 February 2001. 2645:The Daily Telegraph 1113:Desert Island Discs 1039:European Grand Prix 987:In March 2006, the 4073:Creative directors 3954:Sports Illustrated 3236:. 25 August 2009. 3149:Express & Star 2792:on 13 January 2006 2707:The New York Times 2265:BBC Genome Project 2141:. 16 August 1997. 2104:on 4 November 2015 1998:. 20 August 2008. 1961:"Victor turns 60!" 1788:on 13 January 2022 1710:The London Gazette 1131:. 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Birmingham
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Royal Military College, Sandhurst
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BBC Sport
ITV Sport
Channel 4
Graham Walker
British Army
Captain
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Royal Scots Greys
4th Armoured Brigade
Battle of the Reichswald
OBE
motorsport
commentator
Formula One
BBC
ITV
Murrayisms
2001 United States Grand Prix
Channel 4
Network 10
Sky Sports F1

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