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How old is Roy Walker, when did he host Catchphrase, where is he from and and what TV shows has he been in?

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At his peak, comedian and TV personality Roy Walker was one of the highest paid stars on television as famed host of Catchphrase

The veteran is now starring on ITV's 100 Years Younger in 21 Days challenge. Here is the lowdown...

 Roy Walker is one of the celebrities who signed up to compete on 100 Years Younger in 21 Days challenge
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Roy Walker is one of the celebrities who signed up to compete on 100 Years Younger in 21 Days challengeCredit: Getty - Contributor

How old is Roy Walker and when did he host Catchphrase?

Born on 31 July 1940, the veteran Northern Irish TV personality rose to fame when he won the ITV talent show New Faces in 1977, receiving the highest mark ever given to a comedian.

Roy is most famous for hosting the game show Catchphrase, which he fronted from 1986 to 1999.

During this time, he became one of the highest paid stars on television.

Roy famously coined his own catchphrases during his time on the show, with "Say what you see" and "It's good, but it's not right" standing the test of time.

 Roy Walker hosted the TV show Catchphrase for 13 years
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Roy Walker hosted the TV show Catchphrase for 13 yearsCredit: Rex Features

What other TV shows has he been in?

In addition to Catchphrase, Roy was a regular on the 1970s ITV stand-up comedy show The Comedians.

Roy appeared as himself in the first ever episode of Pheonix Nights in 2001 before small parts in Harry Hill's TV Burp and Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway.

In 2009, Roy signed up to take part in the celebrity edition of Come Dine With Me alongside Most Haunted star Yvette Fielding.

In January 2016, Roy starred in the three-part BBC series The Real Marigold Hotel, following Miriam Margolyes on a journey to India

When is 100 Years Younger in 21 Days on?

You can next catch Roy on 100 Years Younger in 21 Days alongside former EastEnders stars June Brown and Sid Owen.

The first episode was broadcast on ITV on Tuesday 27 February at 9 PM.

Viewers can catch up on missed episodes on the 

June Brown​ stars in ITV's new show 100 Years Younger in 21 Days
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