Barry Johnston (writer)

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

(1949-04-17) 17 April 1949
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.