Roy Walker (comedian)
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Royston 'Roy' Walker (born 31 July 1940 in Belfast, Northern Ireland) is a British television personality, having worked for many years as both a television presenter and comedian.
Walker came to fame in 1977 by winning the talent show New Faces, receiving the highest mark ever given to a comedian.[1] He was also one of The Comedians seen on the seminal 70s show of the same name.
Catchphrase
He is most famous for being the original presenter on the legendary epoch-defining 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 gleefully signified a correct answer.
Post-Catchphrase
Roy has appeared as himself in Phoenix Nights and appeared 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".
Roy is rumoured to have converted to Islam in recent years. Television appearances are now rare for Roy after his religious beliefs were openly questioned live on air in 2005. He recently walked out of an interview with the Ulster Tatler after being repeatedly asked about his faith.
Trivia
- Recently voted by the Sunday Mail as having the best hair on television[citation needed]
- Mark Walker, Roy's son, presented a game show himself called Steal
- Served seven years in the army[1]
- Belle and Sebastian named a song after him on their Dear Catastrophe Waitress album.[citation needed]
- Roy has twice been the Hammer Throwing Champion of Northern Ireland[1]
- Roy became known as "thunderpants" amongst colleagues at Carlton.
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