Roy Walker

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Roy Walker (born 31 July 1940 in Belfast, Northern Ireland) is a British television personality, who has worked for many years as both a television presenter and comedian.

1 Background
2 Catchphrase
3 Post-Catchphrase
4 References
5 External links

[edit] Background

As a teenager Walker performed in the Francis Longford Choir, then worked as a riveter in the shipyard. He was Northern Ireland champion hammer thrower for two years, and represented his country internationally. He spent a short time as a comedy partner of James Young before spending seven years in the British army. ^[1]

He came to fame in 1977 by winning the talent show New Faces, receiving the highest mark ever given to a comedian. ^[2] He was also one of The Comedians seen on the 70s show of the same name.

[edit] Catchphrase

He is most famous for being the original presenter on the game show, Catchphrase, from 1986-1999, where he was known for his catchphrases: "It's good, but it's not the one", and "Just say what you see", as well as "Riiiight!" which signified a correct answer.

[edit] Post-Catchphrase

Roy has appeared as himself in Phoenix Nights and starred in the reality television series I'm Famous and Frightened!. He has also appeared (in pre-recorded audiobite form) on The Chris Moyles Show on BBC Radio 1, firstly in the "Car Park Catchphrase" game, and later in a daily quiz spoofing Blockbusters, named "Beep Beep Busters".