Barry Johnston (writer)

Barry Johnston
Barry Johnston in Malta, 2018
Born
Charles Barry Johnston

(1949-04-17) 17 April 1949 (age 75)
Paddington, London, England
Other namesBarry Alexander
Occupation(s)Writer
Audiobook producer
Radio presenter
songwriter
Years active1968–present

Charles Barry Johnston (born 17 April 1949), also known as Barry Alexander, is a British writer, audiobook producer, radio presenter and songwriter. He is the eldest son of the BBC cricket commentator Brian Johnston (24 June 1912 – 5 January 1994). He was a member of the British vocal group Design in the 1970s and later presented radio shows on KLOA-AM in California, US and on BBC Radio in the UK. He is now an award-winning producer of audiobooks and has also edited and written several books, including biographies of Kenneth Horne and of his father, Brian Johnston.[1]

  1. ^ "www.hodder.co.uk". Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 29 October 2010.