Derek Murray (sports presenter)

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Derek "Pluto" Murray (Scottish Gaelic:Derek Moireach), is a Scottish radio and television presenter.

He is the sports presenter on BBC Alba's flagship news programme, An Là . He also provides football commentary on BBC Alba and BBC Radio nan Gàidheal and is an occasional reporter on BBC Radio Scotland's Sportsound . He was also commentator on An Caman, a shinty highlights package broadcast in 2007.

Murray was named as "Radio Personality of the Year" at the 2008 Celtic Media Festival. Murray is from Ness on the Isle of Lewis [1] and was formerly a policeman with Strathclyde Police. He is a fan of Lewis Camanachd.

In the 1990s Murray appeared on the Gaelic soap opera Machair , playing Iain MacIomhair. [2] In 2011 Murray presented Siuthad! Siubhail! (Go! Explore!) with Emma MacInnes. In this series they travelled around Scotland, exploring alternative tourist activities. [3]

He now presents his own show on BBC Radio nan Gàidheal, Siubhal gu Seachd le Pluto. [4] He is a supporter of West Ham United F.C. [5]

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References

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  2. "MURRAY, Derek M. – Film & TV Database". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on 9 July 2012. Retrieved 28 April 2012.
  3. "BBC Alba Hits The Road To Explore Scotland – This Week's Destination – Inverness & The Scottish Highlands". MG Alba. Archived from the original on 26 May 2012. Retrieved 28 April 2012.
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  5. "We all follow the West Ham!". West Ham United F.C. 21 March 2017. Retrieved 1 April 2021.