Murray Walker

Acting

Murray Walker

Born 1923-10-10 · Birmingham, England

Graeme Murray Walker OBE (10 October 1923 – 13 March 2021) was an English motorsport commentator and journalist. He provided television commentary of live Formula One coverage for the BBC between 1976 and 1996, and for ITV between 1997 and 2001.

Acting credits

Road poster
7.3

Brothers addicted to speed at any price. Documentary following the motorcycle road racing careers, and fate, of the Dunlop family.

Road

2014

1976: Summer of... Heat poster
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Documentary looking at the heatwave of 1976. The longest driest spell on record led to drought, water rationing and forest fires. As the country sweltered, tensions rose.

1976: Summer of... Heat

2006

The Green Hell poster
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Lurking in the dense forests of the German region of Eifel is the most legendary, demanding and deadly racing circuit in the world - the Nürburgring. The Green Hell will reveal and explore the unique relationship between man, machine and nature, set against the most famous circuit in the world.

The Green Hell

2017

Lap of the Gods poster
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An A-to-Z driver's eye view track tour of 23 Formula One Grand Prix circuits in the 1970's and 1980's. Narrated by Murray Walker.

Lap of the Gods

1992

Driving Ambition poster
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A bored and frustrated suburban housewife follows her dream of becoming a racing driver

Driving Ambition

1984

Murray Walker's Motorsport Madness poster
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Aaand they re off...! Crash! Buckle up your seat belts and get ready for the ride of your life as the legendary Voice of Motor sport Murray Walker takes us on a white-knuckled, hair-raising ride of motorsport madness. Bang! Witness F1 star Jenson Button take on a superbike and an F4 powerboat at London City Airport, Moto GP legend Valentino Rossi s heavy-metal spins, and incredible death defying crashes from the World Rally Championship. Wallop! From F1 stunts to British Touring cars, Moto GP, GT Racing and the crazy world of Aero GP along with many, many more this is the ultimate DVD for lovers of high-octane motor sport madness, mayhem and mishaps!

Murray Walker's Motorsport Madness

2008

The Racers That Stopped The World poster
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Set against the exhilarating backdrop of the 1952 Mille Miglia, this unique documentary brings together racing legends including Stirling Moss, Norman Dewis (who would have been 100 years old this week), Jackie Stewart, Derek Bell, Martin Brundle and Murray Walker, to recount the tale of one of motoring’s greatest leaps forward. This is the story of the disc brake – and much more besides.

The Racers That Stopped The World

2020

Ayrton Senna poster
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The BBC's award winning documentary looking at the impact the death of Ayrton Senna had upon the world of motor racing. Featuring interviews with key people from Senna's life in motor sport.

Ayrton Senna

1995

Legacy: A Personal History of Barry Sheene poster
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Documentary on the life & times of 1976 & 1977 500cc World Motorbike Racing Champion Barry Sheene featuring family home movies shot by his father and never seen before, as well as other archive and newly shot interviews with Barry's friends & family. Written by Mark Tinkler

Legacy: A Personal History of Barry Sheene

2007

Missile from the East poster
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Against the backdrop of the 1961 Swedish Grand Prix, East German motorcycle racer Ernst Degner flees the Iron Curtain. Returning to the racetrack the following season with Suzuki, the driver wins the world championship and catapults the Japanese industrial giant into global domination of the motorcycle industry. Set where two worlds collide – the colour and freedom of the West contrasts the oppression and threat of Cold War East Germany.

Missile from the East

2022

The Right to Win poster
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Ten years after his tragic accident on the Imola circuit, Ayrton Senna remains a hero; a source of inspiration and a example for many to follow. In this new film, personal recollections from Formula One drivers and from relatives and friends give a passionate insight into his genius, his complicated personality and a deeper understanding of his motivation and deep commitment to motor racing.

The Right to Win

2004

Mike Hawthorn: On the Limit poster
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One of the new, eager, racing fanatics leading Britain's charge to the top of the motorsport world was the charismatic, handsome and debonair Mike Hawthorn. Racing for iconic names such as Jaguar and Ferrari, and sporting his trademark bow tie, shock of wavy blonde hair and with his flamboyant driving style, Hawthorn captured the imagination of motorsport fans across the country. As fast as he raced on the track, Hawthorn lived just as fast off it with his social antics becoming the stuff of legend and there was always a woman or two under his arm.

Mike Hawthorn: On the Limit

2010

The Barry Sheene Story poster
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Life Story - Made with his authorization and full participation, Barry shares his memories throughout with motor racing legend and friend Murray Walker. With further anecdotes from family and many celebrities from the world of racing.

The Barry Sheene Story

2008

Murray Walker: Top 10 F1 Greats poster
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Grand Prix commentator for over 50 years, Murray Walker presents his top ten Formula One drivers of all time. Michael Schumacher, Ayrton Senna, Nigel Mansell or Jackie Stewart? Watch this to find out who he places in the chart and who is Numero Uno.

Murray Walker: Top 10 F1 Greats

2002

The Car Show poster
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Documentary looking at the evolution of motoring programs shown on British TV from 'Wheelbase' in the 1960s through to 'Top Gear' in the 2000s.

The Car Show

2009

Murray's Motorsport Spectacular poster
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Racing commentator Murray Walker presents a high-octane compilation of his favourite crashes, clashes, thrills and spills from the world of motorsport. Included is footage of Formula 1 stars Stirling Moss, Damon Hill, Jim Clark and Jackie Stewart, as well as highlights from European rallycross and the Bathurst 1000.

Murray's Motorsport Spectacular

1998

Senna vs Brundle poster
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In 1983 two young racing drivers where fighting for supremacy in the British Formula 3 series. Winning the championship would guarantee them a place in Formula 1 for the next year. It was a time when junior formula racing was still simple and raw; a time when the driver was in charge of winning.

Senna vs Brundle

2016

British Touring Car Championship 1996 Review poster
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Full review of the season presented by Steve Rider & Murray Walker

British Touring Car Championship 1996 Review

1996

Murray's Magic Moments poster
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Top motorsport commentator Murray Walker presents his choice of the best action from the last twenty years of Formula One racing. He starts with James Hunt's Grand Prix Championship win in 1976 and follows the sport's history through the highs of Nigel Mansell, Damon Hill and the rest of the top names.

Murray's Magic Moments

1997

British Touring Car Championship 1995 Review poster
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The 1995 Auto Trader RAC British Touring Car Championship was won by John Cleland in a Vauxhall Cavalier. The Independents' title was won by Matt Neal in his Team Dynamics Ford Mondeo with fourteen class wins.

British Touring Car Championship 1995 Review

1995

British Touring Car Championship 1994 Review poster
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The 1994 Auto Trader RAC British Touring Car Championship season was the 37th British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) season.

British Touring Car Championship 1994 Review

1994

Murray Walker: A Life in the Fast Lane poster
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Portrait of commentator Murray Walker, which accompanies him as he travels to Australia for the opening F1 of the 2011 season. Contributors include Lewis Hamilton and Nigel Mansell.

Murray Walker: A Life in the Fast Lane

2011

British Touring Car Championship 1997 Review poster
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Full review of the season presented by Steve Rider & Murray Walker

British Touring Car Championship 1997 Review

1997