Brent Walker was a British company involved in property, gambling, distilled beverages and pubs.
In 1991, following the accumulation of debts which had been used to finance acquisitions, George Walker was ousted from the company and its board sold its remaining investments under the supervision of its bankers.
[14] Brent Walker obtained planning permission for the construction of a Tesco supermarket on the backlot and the studios fell out of use.
Faced with a potential compulsory purchase, Brent Walker sold the remaining property to Hertsmere Council in 1996.
[15] The Cameron and Tolly Cobbold Breweries were acquired from Ellerman Investments, a company owned by the Barclay brothers, in 1988 for £240m.
[20] The William Hill chain of betting shops and Mecca Bookmakers, were acquired from Grand Metropolitan in 1989 for £685 million.
George Walker was ousted from the Board in 1991 and the group's bankers took control, enforcing a process of sale of the company's assets.