August 28, 2026

John Walker BSC (1943-2026)

It is with great sadness that we learn that our friend and colleague, John Walker BSC, has died.

John began his career as a trainee at the BBC, working his way through the ranks to become a highly respected cinematographer. Over a long and varied career, he worked across some of British television's best-loved productions, including The Onedin Line, Doctor Who, Miss Marple (Pictured) and Only Fools and Horses, as well as Bergerac, Juliet Bravo, Lovejoy, Wycliffe and Hamish Macbeth.

His work brought him into collaboration with many distinguished directors, including Martin Campbell, Michael Winterbottom and John Glenister.

John was invited to join the British Society of Cinematographers in 1991, becoming part of a community to which he remained a valued colleague and friend.

John is survived by his wife, Mavis Rose Walker, and his children, Wendy and Gareth.

A memorial service will be held at Dunster Tithe Barn on Wednesday 30th September at 1:30pm, followed by a wake at the same venue. A livestream is also being planned for those who are unable to attend in person, and we will circulate a link when further information is available.

Our thoughts are with Mavis, Wendy, Gareth and all of John's family, friends and colleagues at this sad time.

John will be greatly missed.