BIOGRAPHY

Roy Walker, the original host of Catchphrase, is one of Britain's most popular mainstream stand-up comedians. His lugubrious style and dead-pan expression has endeared him to live audiences all over the country.

Roy was born in Belfast and sang as a boy soprano. He was invited to join the celebrated Francis Longford Choir, and toured with them extensively whilst at the same time showing exceptional talent as a sportsman. Remarkably, he became Northern Ireland Champion at hammer-throwing.

A few years later Roy changed tack, and recorded the highest marks ever given to a comedian on television's New Faces. It was the start of a career that has seen him starring on all the major variety shows, including Live From The Palladium, The Bob Monkhouse Show and Des O'Connor Tonight.

A new generation has learned to appreciate Roy's sardonic take on the world and alongside a host of guest spots on various chat and entertainment shows including Britain's Got More Talent and Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, he has appeared in Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights and on Radio 4's clash of comedy generations panel show, Act Your Age. He's also become a cult hit on The Chris Moyles Show on Radio 1 as the host of 'Car Park Catchphrase'.

Alongside comedy and presenting, for corporate workshops, Roy steps back into the role of quiz master and welcomes back Mr Chips, along with a new batch of cryptic clues. Fun filled nostalgia and a real guilty pleasure, Roy once again invites contestants to 'say what you see!'

Away from showbusiness, his greatest love is golf.

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