Derek Murray (sports presenter) explained

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]

Notes and References

1. News: Celtic Media award for Derek Murray. 28 April 2012. Stornoway Gazette. 29 April 2008.
2. Web site: MURRAY, Derek M. – Film & TV Database. https://archive.today/20120709084615/http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/individual/589951?view=credit. dead. 9 July 2012. British Film Institute. 28 April 2012.
3. Web site: BBC Alba Hits The Road To Explore Scotland – This Week's Destination – Inverness & The Scottish Highlands. MG Alba. 28 April 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120526173258/http://www.mgalba.com/en/features/archive/siubhal-inverness.html. 26 May 2012. dead.
4. Web site: Siubhal gu Seachd le Pluto – BBC Radio nan Gaidheal Programmes. BBC. 28 April 2012.
5. Web site: We all follow the West Ham! . West Ham United F.C.. 21 March 2017. 1 April 2021.