Roy Walker

Roy Walker, well known to TV viewers through the ITV game show CATCHPHRASE, has emerged as one of the driest comedians in Britain today. Belfast born, Roy's career started at the age of fourteen as a soprano in the celebrated Francis Longford Choir. He was Northern Ireland Champion Hammer Thrower for two years and served seven years in the army before moving to England and becoming a professional comedian, touring in clubs and cabaret. In 1977 he came to national prominence through TV's NEW FACES, receiving the highest marks ever given to a comedian. Many major television appearances followed and in 1987 he became host of TV's CATCHPHRASE screened on both ITV and Challenge TV. He regularly headlines concerts, theatre and cabaret engagement both in the UK and overseas.