Veteran BBC DJ Johnnie Walker has shared a farewell to listeners on his final radio show after 58 years in the industry.

The 79-year-old left listeners in tears as he thanked them for their loyal support during his 58-year-long career.

The stalwart of the BBC calls time on his career due to ill health.

BBC Radio 2's Johnnie Walker was joined by his wife Tiggy and a number of special guests on his final show, which he presented before he announced his retirement earlier this month

Johnnie Walker broadcast his final BBC Radio 2 show on Sunday afternoon and thanked his loyal listeners for their support throughout his 58-year reign in radio

Johnnie Walker broadcast his final BBC Radio 2 show on Sunday afternoon and thanked his loyal listeners for their support throughout his 58-year reign in radio

Walker signed off his last episode of BBC Radio 2's The Rock Show on Friday and is set to host his final Sounds Of The 70s show on the station on Sunday.

A BBC Radio 2 DJ and presenter announced earlier in the month that he was retiring from radio after 58 years due to ill health, having been previously diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)

The distinguished broadcaster is set to hang up his headphones for good after almost 60 years on the airwaves