Radio 2
In 1997, in addition to his Classic Gold shows, Walker was on BBC Radio 2 presenting documentaries and filling in for presenters.
In April 1998, Walker was offered his own weekly show on Radio 2, Saturday 3.30-5.30 pm, then six months later, as well as Saturday afternoons, Walker took over from John Dunn from 5-7 pm Monday to Thursday. Des Lynam presented Friday's edition.
In early 1999, Walker came off his show having been the subject of a tabloid exposé over his cocaine problem. BBC Radio 2 bosses gave Walker back his drivetime show after he was fined £2,000 for possession of cocaine. He was suspended by the BBC when the drug allegations were published in the News of the World in April 1999. Bosses later reinstated him after the court case. During Walker's absence Richard Allinson filled in for him on Drivetime while Billy Bragg took over Saturday afternoon. Walker returned to his Drivetime Show, now presenting from Monday to Friday, towards the end of 1999. Janice Long then took over Saturday afternoons.
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