Retirement of Johnnie Walker

That this House notes the retirement of Johnnie Walker, after 58 years of radio; highlights his show on BBC Radio 2, Sounds of the 70s, a much loved programme enjoyed by so many across Northern Ireland; further notes that his final show contained messages from his wife Tiggy and Sir Rod Stewart, before Walker ended by telling listeners: may we walk into the future with our heads held high and happiness in our hearts; underlines his significant career in British radio which has spanned almost six decades and that he has been host of the BBC Radio 2 show from 2009 and before that from 1999, co-hosted BBC Drivetime; thanks him for his dedication to UK radio over the last 58 years; and sends him best wishes for his retirement.