The co-founder of comedy band the Grumbleweeds has died of cancer, aged 68.

Graham Walker (right) started as a double act with Robin Colvill, performing comic songs and impressions, and in 1962 formed the Grumbleweeds, which later became a five-piece.

The Calverley-based band appeared on TV talent shows Opportunity Knocks and New Faces and hosted children’s show The Coal Hole Club on BBC1 and The Grumbleweeds Radio Show on Radio 2.

Following several line-up changes Mr Walker and Mr Colvill continued to perform as the Grumbleweeds, touring overseas and on long-haul cruises.

In 2010 they appeared in the Best of British Variety Tour at St George’s Hall.

Mr Walker was also an actor, appearing on Heartbeat and Coronation Street.

In an interview with the Telegraph & Argus in 2010, Robin Colvill spoke of their 50-year comedy partnership.

“We’ve had more fun over the last five years than ever before,” he said. “When we were a five-piece it was more about the music, but now we work well as a double act.”