Quick Info
| Profession | Journalist, author |
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| Nationality | Northern Irish |
| Date of Birth | XX/XX/1964 |
| Birthplace | England |
| Date of Death | 06/09/2026 |
Latest News about Stephen Walker
07/09/2026
Stephen Walker, the former BBC Northern Ireland political correspondent and author, died at the age of 61. BBC News reported that he was known for his coverage of Northern Ireland politics and for writing five books on topics including John Hume and David Trimble. He was survived by his wife Katrin and their children Grace, Gabriel, and Jack.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known for | BBC Northern Ireland political journalism and non-fiction books on Northern Ireland politics |
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| Summary | Stephen Walker was an English-born Northern Irish journalist and author who worked for BBC Northern Ireland and covered politics, the Troubles, the peace process, and Brexit. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Educated in | Northern Ireland, Northampton, and Portsmouth |
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Personal Life
| Birth | Born in England |
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| Residence | Lived in County Down |
Career
| BBC career | Began at BBC Radio Leeds in 1989 and joined BBC Northern Ireland in 1991 |
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| Roles | News reporter, producer, television reporter, documentary maker, London correspondent, political reporter, political correspondent, investigative reporter, assistant editor |
| Awards | Northern Ireland Journalist of the Year |
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Social Media
| https://x.com/StepWalkTV |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Worked as an investigative reporter for Spotlight for 12 years | |
| 2. Covered major events including the Shankill bombing, the ceasefires, and the Good Friday Agreement | |
| 3. Published five non-fiction books |