Johnnie Walker

[Red Baron]

I can't link to Tiggy's article/post on Instagram but she's going to be on talking to Jeremy Vine about her role as a carer tomorrow and there's a podcast.
It appears that Johnnie is very unwell.

This is a link to the article in the magazine: https://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/maga ... ie-walker/

[Phillip Phlopp]

His voice has sounded faltering recently but he is nearly 80. His show is the only R2 show I make an effort to listen to. One of the best.

[Caroline]

I did wonder if all was well when he did that special a few weeks ago. He said he didn't know how much longer he would continue doing his show.

Felt very sad on hearing him say that.

[Red Baron]

Really sad to hear Johnnie saying he's going to finish his 58 year career at the end of the month.

I'll miss him.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2024/ ... nie-walker

[Julian Mince]

Used to love Drivetime with JW. Nothing else has come close since.

[Caroline]

This is so sad, I was wondering how much longer he would be able to go on. I've loved his shows since Radio 1 days when he did the 9am -10am slot following Tony Blackburn's breakfast show. Glad I got to meet him about 10 years ago.

Like RB I'll miss him.

[Julian Mince]

I bet Piggy is editing his Deathpool predictions as I type.

[Sandra]

Aww, what a shame.

[Lisa]

Aww, that's sad.

He wished Mr J And I a happy first wedding anniversary on the drivetime show 19 years ago.

[Phillip Phlopp]

I was listening to him this afternoon and I think he said Bob Harris will be taking over. That's the only R2 show I listen to.

[Julian Mince]

I was listening to him this afternoon and I think he said Bob Harris will be taking over. That's the only R2 show I listen to.

Bob Harris must be in his late 90's by now.

[Red Baron]

Bob is 78, just a year younger than Johnnie. He has had a few health issues of his own but will do a fab job.

Shaun Keaveney, ex 6 music, is taking over the Rock show.

I've been lucky enough to talk to Johnnie on one of his shows and meet him in person. He is a lovely man.

[Redpig59]

I bet Piggy is editing his Deathpool predictions as I type.

<gasp!>

[Red Baron]

An article by Johnnie's wife, Tiggy on his last show..

https://x.com/TiggyWalker/status/1866970690903011534

[Phillip Phlopp]

Whisperin' Bob is doing well on the show.

[Julian Mince]

Whisperin' Bob is doing well on the show.

I'm surprised he's not dead too.

[Red Baron]

It would have been Johnnie's 80th birthday last Sunday. R2 did a tribute to him which was nice.
Boom radio had Tiggy doing a tribute programme for him, which is available on 'listen again' until the weekend. Worth a listen.