BBC Radio 2 DJ Johnnie Walker announces retirement from radio after 58 years

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BBC Radio 2 DJ Johnnie Walker announces retirement from radio after 58 years

BBC Radio 2 DJ Johnnie Walker announces retirement from radio after 58 years

Daily Record

Published 06 Oct 2024

The DJ, 79, has been diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis and will be stepping down from his regular slots on the BBC station.

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