Murray Walker was born in Glasgow, Scotland, on March 23, 1923. A lively child with an insatiable curiosity, he did well at school and excelled at athletics. He also loved to read and devoured books on sports, history, science, and politics. After serving in the Royal Air Force during World War II, Murray transferred to the BBC in London where he began his broadcasting career in 1946
He was one of the first men to be heard on television when that medium became available. Over the next two decades Murray would be heard on more than 1,000 live radio and more than 1,000 television programs while his work appeared in some of the world's leading newspapers and magazines including The New York Times; Life; Newsweek; Time; Sports Illustrated; Ladies Home Journal; Esquire; Saturday Evening Post; Look; Newsweek; Time Magazine; Saturday Review of Literature; Saturday Review of Science Fiction; Sports Illustrated magazine; Sports Illustrated for Kids magazine; TV Guide magazine; Sports Illustrated magazine for Girls magazine, Long Island Newsday newspaper ,and many others. Murray's media appearances have included five decades of being the BBC's global cricket commentator for all Test matches played worldwide on BBC Television , BBC Radio , BBC Radio 5 Live , BBC Radio 4 & 4 Extra . Although he retired from his position as cricket commentator in 2005 after England won The Ashes 5-0 against Australia, Murray continues to do commentaries on all games of the Indian Premier League for BBC Radio Five Live sports extra. As a voiceover not only has Murray commentated for over 50 years but he has also done voiceovers for commercials on behalf of some of the world's leading brands including BP (British Petroleum) , Coca Cola , Nissan , Reuters , Nestle , Cadbury Schweppes , JANE FONDA'S BODY BUILDING SHOP , etc . Murray has commentated on more than 100 international Test matches all over the world .
From his commentary stools at Lord's ground in London he has had unique access to every cricketing event played throughout the world for over 50 years. As a radio presenter or commentator Murray has worked with legendary broadcasters such as Frank Bough (formerly of "Test Match Special") Alan McGilvray (former chief sports commentator), David Hayes (former chief football commentator) and many others . Murray's commentaries are broadcast throughout the world via satellite radio facilities at 20 -22 hours every day . Via his
The lead car is unique, except for the one behind it which is identical.Murray Walker
Either the car is stationary, or it's on the move.Murray Walker
I'm a car fanatic and each morning I wake up with a smile on my face, whether I'm commentating on the Formula One or at Silver Hatch racetrack in Roary the Racing Car.Murray Walker
