Johnnie Walker’s wife backs Andy Burnham’s social care plan with emotional video IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 28
Johnnie Walker’s widow shares emotional video of late BBC DJ as she praises Andy Burnham on social care plans Johnnie Walker’s widow Tiggy has shared a video of her late husband as she opened up about the difficulties of being a full-time carer. The Independent UK · Jul 28
A couturier who loves Greggs? Why Robert Wun should be your new favourite designer Wun feels like a Londoner and shows in Paris, but feels most at home in the “safe haven” of couture Evening Standard · Feb 26
Lorraine Kelly to make Radio 2 debut as BBC reveals Christmas line-up Kelly will present in Jeremy Vine’s slot over the festive period and Radio 4 will feature a festive special of Desert Island Discs with Kate Winslet. Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2025
Breaking rules was ‘in his DNA’, widow of Johnnie Walker says Tiggy Walker also said she was affected when she heard a message the DJ had recorded for an audiobook. Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2025
Johnnie Walker's widow 'hated' being his carer as he battled terminal disease for five years The BBC Radio 2 legend died aged 79 in December 2024 after battling a terminal lung condition Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2025
Elton John says Steve Wright helped him get first solo UK number one single Take That singer Gary Barlow was also among the stars paying tribute to the late radio DJ. Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2025
'They saved my mental health': BBC Radio 2 host Shaun Keaveny calls on government to protect canals The presenter says canal walks have become essential to managing his ADHD - and wants ministers to protect these spaces for the millions who rely on them Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025
Olivier Rousteing’s guide to New York: Met Gala, Indochine and whiskeys at The Soho Grand As the fashion designer returns to NYC for the Met Gala, he recalls his “Project Runway” antics last year and where he hides out as the city goes fabulously crazy Evening Standard · May 2, 2025
Johnnie Walker’s wife says she is sure her husband ‘loved’ his funeral service Tiggy was joined by her husband’s former BBC Radio 2 colleagues and Led Zeppelin lead singer Robert Plant at the funeral service on Friday. Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2025
Motorbike riders follow funeral procession of BBC Radio 2 DJ Johnnie Walker Walker was an avid fan of Harley Davidson motorbikes. The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025
Robert Plant and Johnnie Walker’s ex-radio colleagues arrive for DJ’s funeral Walker died aged 79 in December, with his death being announced on New Year’s Eve by Bob Harris Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2025
Letters: Johnnie Walker obituary Mike Pender writes: To my surprise, Johnnie read out my letter on air and, although not a request show, he then played Thunder Road in its entirety The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2025
‘I hated playing by the rules’: Johnnie Walker, the empathetic radio DJ with a rebel spirit His BBC career began with a year-long suspension and he was later fired for on-air comments. Yet the broadcaster’s warmth meant listeners followed him for more than five decades The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2025
Louder · Dec 31, 2024 Broadcasting legend Johnnie Walker dead at 79 The death of Johnnie Walker has been announced by his BBC Radio colleague Bob Harris
Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2024 Johnnie Walker’s wife raises glass to ‘most devoted husband’ on New Year’s Eve The DJ’s death was announced by Sounds Of The 70s presenter Bob Harris.
Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2024 Tony Blackburn remembers ‘fine broadcaster and very good friend’ Johnnie Walker It comes after Walker’s death was announced on air on Tuesday by his friend and colleague Bob Harris.
The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2024 Johnnie Walker tributes: Robert Plant, Ken Bruce and Joan Armatrading honour BBC DJ after death at 79 Tributes are flooding in for the pioneering DJ, who has died aged 79
BANG Premier · Dec 31, 2024 BBC Radio 2 DJ Johnnie Walker dies aged 79 Legendary BBC radio DJ Johnnie Walker has passed away at the age of 79.
Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2024 Johnnie Walker to be remembered as ‘one of the radio greats’ on tribute show The show which will air on Boom Radio on Thursday will see former Radio Caroline presenter Roger Day and others pay their respects.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2024 Johnnie Walker obituary Former pirate radio disc jockey who went to Radio 1 and later became a stalwart of Radio 2
Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2024 Johnnie Walker’s wife says she is ‘proud’ of his career after his death at 79 The DJ’s death was announced by Sounds Of The 70s presenter Bob Harris.
The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2024 Johnnie Walker, legendary BBC Radio presenter, dies aged 79 Walker first rose to fame among British music fans as a disc jockey on pirate station Radio Caroline in the Sixties, and later became a favourite among BBC listeners, even if he did hate the Bay City Rollers
The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2024 Johnnie Walker, BBC radio DJ, dies aged 79 Pioneering presenter was best known for hosting Sounds of the 70s and the Radio 2 Rock Show
Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2024 Johnnie Walker: Former pirate radio DJ who spent over five decades at the BBC Walker had idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPS), a terminal condition which causes the lungs to become scarred and makes breathing difficult.