Murray Walker
This article possibly contains original research. Please improve it by verifying the claims made and adding inline citations. Statements consisting only of original research should be removed. (July 2014) Murray Walker OBE Walker in 2009 Born Graeme Murray Walker (1923-10-10) 10 October 1923 (age 91) Hall Green, Birmingham, England Nationality British Alma mater Highgate School Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst Occupation Commentator Journalist Years active 1948–2001, 2005–present (recurring) Employer BBC Sport (1976–96, 2009–) ITV Sport (1997–2001) Spouse(s) Elizabeth Walker Graeme Murray Walker, OBE (born 10 October 1923), known as Murray Walker, is a semi-retired Formula One motorsport commentator and journalist. For most of his career he worked for the BBC, but when it lost the contract for Formula One coverage to ITV, Walker continued his commentating after the change of broadcaster. He is known for his distinctive, enthusiastic commentary style and gentlemanly and considerate conduct, seeing the best in drivers who had attracted controversy. He rarely criticised drivers and preferred to give the benefit of the doubt in attributing blame for incidents.