Murray's ability to remember detail was absolutely astonishing. It was an absolute pleasure to listen to him being given the respect to answer fully without interruption. Well done Keith and thank you.
What David Attenborough is to the natural world, Murray Walker is to Motorsport. Quite how he never got a Knighthood is an absolute disgrace in my eyes. On a different note, His memory and recollection of events are legendary. Thanks Keith 👍 That was a great, respectful interview without interruption. More of these please. R.I.P. Murray Walker 🙏
Murray Walker has been offered a knighthood on two separate occasions. He turned both of them down, saying, "I don't believe I am worthy of a Knighthood. I have done nothing to deserve one. I took part in a war, but I don't see myself as a hero, I was just doing my job. The same goes for my commercial career. Of course, it's nice to be admired, respected, and remembered, and I am very grateful and immensely proud to be honoured with an OBE, a doctorate, and to have a Star on the Birmingham Walk of Stars.' _Life In The Fast Lane, June 2008_
Thankyou for allowing Murray to just talk, and for showing how a skilled interviewer can achieve so much by gentle direction rather than forcing an agenda.
Brilliant interview, Keith! Shame it didn't last 3 hrs! Would love to see a full unedited version with ALL the video that was shot on the day, but this will do.
Hi, Keith Huewen. Please return to BT Sport. After watching the first round of races (GP, Moto 2 and Moto 3) of 2021 I thought perhaps I was mistaken that they weren't very good. But after the second round it was clear. Even Moto 3 was a bit dull. It shouldn't be the case but it is: the commentator makes the difference. Although Gavin Emmett is a good co-commentator, motorcycle racing needs someone who can talk at 200mph to lead the commentary. (Thanks for uploading this Murray Walker interview, by the way.)
A great interview. One correction - 'Big John' got pissed off with Ferrari in 1966, not 1965, right after he won the 1966 Belgin Grandprix in torrential rain conditions.
Murray got a 3 things wrong in this video 1. Eric Oliver was a 4x world champion not 2x 2. John should have won the title in 1966 not 1965 because Jim Clark trashed everyone that year and John got kicked out of Ferrari in 1966 3. My hero the great Michael Schumacher knew more about the history about Ferrari than Murray thought I’m 23 years old and I never forget things like that because I’m even more motorsport mad than good old Murray But one thing Murray certainly got right in this video was the fact that John Surtees is an absolute legend and criminally underrated
Quite right that J Surtees should have had a knighthood. Way ahead in the queue before L Hamilton. Only one person should be ahead in motor racing circles, that is J Stewart, and he has one.
I hated Keith when he first started with BT, I just didn’t like him in Joules. Once Joules left I really grew to like him, now he’s gone I miss him more. Shame. Murray legend of course.
I've watched this again to remind me of how both Murray Walker and John Surtees were such great Englishmen . Thank you
Murray's ability to remember detail was absolutely astonishing. It was an absolute pleasure to listen to him being given the respect to answer fully without interruption. Well done Keith and thank you.
I am lucky enough to have enjoyed Murray's company on many occasions, he's a man that you just HAD to respect! He's a national treasure.
Loved Murry Walker, really miss him.
What David Attenborough is to the natural world, Murray Walker is to Motorsport. Quite how he never got a Knighthood is an absolute disgrace in my eyes.
On a different note, His memory and recollection of events are legendary.
Thanks Keith 👍 That was a great, respectful interview without interruption. More of these please.
R.I.P. Murray Walker 🙏
Aye but Attenborough is a prick these day pushing his agenda down everyone’s throats.
Murray Walker has been offered a knighthood on two separate occasions.
He turned both of them down, saying,
"I don't believe I am worthy of a Knighthood. I have done nothing to deserve one. I took part in a war, but I don't see myself as a hero, I was just doing my job. The same goes for my commercial career.
Of course, it's nice to be admired, respected, and remembered, and I am very grateful and immensely proud to be honoured with an OBE, a doctorate, and to have a Star on the Birmingham Walk of Stars.'
_Life In The Fast Lane, June 2008_
Thankyou for allowing Murray to just talk, and for showing how a skilled interviewer can achieve so much by gentle direction rather than forcing an agenda.
Thanks Keith for a wonderful interview. R.I.P Mr Walker you absolute diamond of a man
God bless ya Murray
Boy could you spot talent!!
Good night SIR Murray Walker
amazing historical interview, thank you. I missed your commentating last weekend in Qatar but enjoy your time away.
Brilliant Keith - just brilliant
A lot of due respect going on there 👍👏 really nice to listen to.
RIP Murray. What a life!
Thank you for such a wonderful video. As Keith said, I could have listened to Murray's stories for hours on end. R.I.P. Murray and John.
I’m so sad to hear that Murray Walker is no longer with us he will be sadly missed
Brilliant interview.More please Keith.
Fantastic interview, a legend discussing a legend. Thank you!
Keep uploading Keith, the algorithm is a cruel mistress...but not as cruel as motorsport!
Im onboard and sharing!!
Brilliant interview, Keith! Shame it didn't last 3 hrs! Would love to see a full unedited version with ALL the video that was shot on the day, but this will do.
I wish I could have spent an afternoon talking to Murray Walker!
RIP Murray Walker 1923-2021
His memory from 60+ years ago was staggering
Hi, Keith Huewen. Please return to BT Sport. After watching the first round of races (GP, Moto 2 and Moto 3) of 2021 I thought perhaps I was mistaken that they weren't very good. But after the second round it was clear. Even Moto 3 was a bit dull. It shouldn't be the case but it is: the commentator makes the difference. Although Gavin Emmett is a good co-commentator, motorcycle racing needs someone who can talk at 200mph to lead the commentary.
(Thanks for uploading this Murray Walker interview, by the way.)
RIP John surtees 1934-2017
A great interview. One correction - 'Big John' got pissed off with Ferrari in 1966, not 1965, right after he won the 1966 Belgin Grandprix in torrential rain conditions.
I miss Murray 😢
Missing you on BT Sport, although the Gavin and Stacey (Hodge) show is a good double act. Anyway, as the others have said, great interview.
Hello Mr. Keith,
I have a few questions about doing what you do. Do you have any place I can contact you?
That was a quick half-hour.
John couldn't afford to be nice. He had to do what he did in order to win. If you got to know him, he was an exceptional man
can i get in contact with kieth?
Murray got a 3 things wrong in this video
1. Eric Oliver was a 4x world champion not 2x
2. John should have won the title in 1966 not 1965 because Jim Clark trashed everyone that year and John got kicked out of Ferrari in 1966
3. My hero the great Michael Schumacher knew more about the history about Ferrari than Murray thought
I’m 23 years old and I never forget things like that because I’m even more motorsport mad than good old Murray
But one thing Murray certainly got right in this video was the fact that John Surtees is an absolute legend and criminally underrated
Quite right that J Surtees should have had a knighthood. Way ahead in the queue before L Hamilton. Only one person should be ahead in motor racing circles, that is J Stewart, and he has one.
I hated Keith when he first started with BT, I just didn’t like him in Joules. Once Joules left I really grew to like him, now he’s gone I miss him more. Shame. Murray legend of course.
Both of you legends🙏John too🙏thank you🙏