Murray Walker : Life in the fast lane

Deleted member 651465 · 3 Jun 2011 at 22:51

Sunday 5th June, 20:00 on BBC 2.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b011vnlj

Commentator Murray Walker's dramatic, excitable voice defined a golden era of Formula One and enthralled viewers across the globe. This is an intimate portrait of one the nation's treasures, and the inspiring tale of a man who, at the age of nearly 90, continues to break the mould.

The documentary accompanies the indefatigable Walker as he travels to Australia for the opening F1 of the season, relives his tank commander past and rides classic scramble bikes. The programme also delves deep into the archive to bring back to life some of Murray's most sensational moments in motorsport and beyond.

With contributions from Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, Nigel Mansell, Damon Hill and Jenson Button.

Couldn't see a thread, but I know a lot of people will want to watch this

deuse · 4 Jun 2011 at 08:16

Thanks for the heads up

Housey · 4 Jun 2011 at 11:18

I found his book and his audiobook boring

Not enough about the personalities of the sport, inside stuff, lacking in anything really juicy which when you consider how long he's been within a sport as full of intrigue as F1 is somewhat disappointing. Still, I shall watch it for it's about motorsport and that is my passion.

Duke · 5 Jun 2011 at 11:44

Thanks for the heads up

Street · 5 Jun 2011 at 15:27

Thanks.. I'll have to check this out!

jon.bda · 5 Jun 2011 at 15:31

ITV4 at six o'clock has Murray Walker's TT Memories on if anyone needs a fix of him...

Skii · 5 Jun 2011 at 16:52

cheers - V+'d it

Crizzy · 5 Jun 2011 at 17:14

Shame I'm going to miss this, looks pretty good. According to the BBC it won't be available on iPlayer? :confused:

Glaucus · 5 Jun 2011 at 20:25

It's started late buoy 10-15mins, so check your recorders if you can.

Street · 5 Jun 2011 at 20:38

AcidHell2 said:
It's started late buoy 10-15mins, so check your recorders if you can.

Thanks for that, the missus was watching some other tripe so had set it to record!

ShakenNstirred · 5 Jun 2011 at 21:12

really enjoyed the program

ins0mn1ac · 5 Jun 2011 at 21:12

Crizzy said:
Shame I'm going to miss this, looks pretty good. According to the BBC it won't be available on iPlayer?

Eh? totally missed this I hope that's not true!

Duke · 5 Jun 2011 at 21:15

ShakenNstirred said:
really enjoyed the program

Same here, missed the first half but hope its on iPlayer later. It is great to see him chatting to the drivers in the paddock

Glaucus · 5 Jun 2011 at 21:15

deleted said:
Eh? totally missed this I hope that's not true!

Fraid he's right

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/formula_one/13631434.stm

Murray Walker: Life in the Fast Lane will be broadcast on BBC Two on Sunday 5 June at 2000 BST. It will not be available on the iplayer.

Lunatic Dreyfus · 5 Jun 2011 at 21:25

There's no question that for most of us he was the voice of motorsport, and there's no doubting the impact he had. Yet, I'll have to go against the grain and say I've never taken to the 'out of the commentary box' Murray that well.

This program didn't change that view.

Crizzy · 5 Jun 2011 at 21:47

I managed to catch it in the end and really enjoed it. Long live Murray!

Housey · 6 Jun 2011 at 15:23

I've met him and had lunch with him at a GP, I don't mean 6 tables away either, I sat next to him. He struck me as someone who was professional rather than truly stimulated by the personalities of motor car racing and his book left me feeling the same way. Unlike say Jenks or Roebuck he comes across as less interesting and didn't, in my hour or so with him seem that interested in the drivers and their personalities, somewhat cold if you like. Now that isn't a criticism for he has only done good for the sport but I have never been a fan of his hap hazard style and he doesn't strike me as someone I'd want to spend time with over a beer, though I respect him if for nothing else that he stood up and fought in our time of need.

A purveyor of facts rather than an impassioned raconteur perhaps..

jon.bda · 6 Jun 2011 at 22:15

Housey said:
IA purveyor of facts rather than an impassioned raconteur perhaps..

His first love is motorbikes though after all...

Housey · 7 Jun 2011 at 07:47

jon.bda said:
His first love is motorbikes though after all...

Quite and it's obvious that's where his passion is for in that side of motorsport he does display the insight I find lacking in his car racing experience.

Guerrilla · 7 Jun 2011 at 12:06

Enjoyed the programme, then again i like Murray. I think from what you see of him it can be hard to not like him.

Murray Walker : Life in the fast lane

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