Roy Walker: Goodbye, Mr Chips

On the day of his first Fringe show, Roy Walker turned 68. At this distinctly seasoned age, the former Catchphrase host is enjoying a career resurgence – with a little help from Chris Moyles. It was Car Park Catchphrase on Moyle’s breakfast show which gained Walker a whole new generation of fans, propelling him back into the limelight, and ultimately, to Edinburgh.

Walker enters the stage dressed in classic gameshow host attire to tumultuous applause; "You're a lovely audience" he says, before adding, "I wish I had a better act." However, the twinkle in his eye gives the game away; Walker knows he's got a good act, and his audience are lapping it up. What follows is a tirade of classic jokes, tales about his old pals from the comedy circuit – Jim Bowen, Frank Carson and George Roper and, of course, the set wouldn't be complete without playing a round of the classic gameshow with which he made his name.

"Let's play Catchphrase" he shouts with genuine enthusiasm – it's clear that after 13 years Walker has never tired of Mr Chips and his word-play shenanigans. A screen behind Walker shows us a classic Cathphrase scenario; its a difficult one. "It's good but it's not right" Walker quips from the corner after an incorrect audience guess, "Just say what you see." Oh I've missed this.

In Goodbye, Mr Chips Walker proves himself to be an all-round entertainer. His show manages skillfully to encompass the spirit of a golden age of entertainment without losing touch with the present. After watching an hour of his comedic capers and gameshow glory I'm left with just one thought: get Roy Walker back on TV.