
Roy Walker - Beyond a Joke
2019-12-23 · 59 min · Not rated
Roy Walker, one of Northern Ireland’s most popular comedians, reflects on the extraordinary highs and lows of his remarkable life as he approaches his 80th birthday.
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- Brian Henry Martin
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- DoubleBand Films
- Countries
- United Kingdom
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- Released
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Roy WalkerSelf
Josie WalkerSelf
Chris MoylesSelf
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