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Roy Walker

Roy Walker, well known to TV viewers through top ITV game show, “Catchphrase”, has emerged as one of the driest comedians in Britain today.

His lugubrious style of humour, dead-pan expression and his casual line in patter has endeared him to audiences all over the country. “To be honest, when I am on stage, I’m just being myself,” he admits. “I tried all the quick-fire, clever stuff when I started out in the business, but my Irish accent was such that no-one could understand me. I had to slow down my delivery, and the style just developed from there.”

He was born in Belfast and first became involved in entertainment at school. As a 14 year old he sang and toured in choirs. However after his voice broke he got a proper job as an apprentice working in the shipyard. Roy was also a keen athlete and showed great promise as a hammer thrower. He was Northern Ireland Champion for two years, representing his country on many occasions. However his first love was showbusiness, so after seven years of national service.

He moved to England in 1969, and set about trying to earn a living in the North East, where the club and cabaret scene was thriving. At first the going was extremely tough as he tried to establish a name for himself in comedy. To supplement his income during the day, while he toured the clubs at night, Roy took any job he could find, and in rapid succession, he became a baker, a postman, milkman, Physical Training instructor, a clerk, bingo caller….and even washed dishes.

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