exiled-again.co.uk

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/

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Aww, that's sad.

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

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.

Phillip Phlopp wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 06, 2024 8:32 pm

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.

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.

Julian Mince wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 06, 2024 6:36 pm

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

<gasp!>

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

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

Whisperin' Bob is doing well on the show.

Phillip Phlopp wrote: ↑

Thu Dec 12, 2024 10:21 am

Whisperin' Bob is doing well on the show.

I'm surprised he's not dead too.

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.

Johnnie's final show is nominated for 'moment of the year' if anyone wants to vote.

https://www.radiotimes.com/audio/radio/ ... 2025-vote/

Thanks for this RB will vote later on.