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Wandering Walter

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Wandering Walter
Wandering Walter
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Walter Horam, known as Wandering Walter was a very funny comedian
that worked in many clubs in the Wigan area, an extremely funny man.

Comment by: Kenee on 29th July 2020 at 17:50

I wonder if he based his name on Rambling Syd ?

Comment by: Ray on 30th July 2020 at 18:20

Wandering Walter had an unusual manner when he was on stage. He spoke very slowly and clearly, pausing between every two or three words.
For example, He would start his act on stage by saying, "Good evening....
Ladies and Gentlemen.... Toneet.....I am gooin to tell thee.....one or two....
raspers. Sometimes his language was a bit ripe. I remember him telling
a joke about The Mayoress of Burnley, but I cant repeat it on here.

Comment by: Peter Darley on 6th June 2022 at 23:03

I will remember walter from leyland motors in 1966 when i was 21yrs young,as i wallked past his milling machine he used to shout SIMON DEE i guess he thought i had a look of simon dee who had a tv show at the time Walter was always cheerfull whilst working , sad loss I hope his spirit is still telling jokes somewhere.

Comment by: RON HUNT on 6th June 2022 at 23:11

A proper funny man had me crying with laughter many times Not like the so called comedians of today About as funny as tooth ache . And why do they think that effing and blinding is funny and the women are just as bad Not seen a funny female comedian since Chrissy Rock One of my favourite ones, who appeared at various clubs around Wigan was BILLY? HUNTER He came on as two men carrying a coffin and the lid would open and his head would come out.. The he would come on as a woman carrying a baby and he was the baby. BRILLIANT I wish I had his act on video..

Comment by: Ken on 8th June 2022 at 13:29

Ron you can find some videos on You Tube

Comment by: RON HUNT on 8th June 2022 at 15:54

Thanks Ken, just watched it BRILLIANT.. I contacted his agent who told me that Billy has recently retired. A shame a proper funny, unique act.

Comment by: Brian Fisher on 4th December 2022 at 21:39

I remember seeing Walter way back in the nineteen-seventies at the ABC in Cleveleys. He arrived, carrying a small bag, as we were queuing to get in and just asked "where do I change?" Such a quiet, unassuming man - UNTIL HE GOT ON STAGE!!!!! Especially in his army uniform. I still laugh to this day.

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