biography
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Johnston, Brian (Alexander)
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| lived:
| (1912–94)
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| biography:
| British broadcaster and commentator. He studied at Oxford, and worked in the family coffee business (1934–9), before joining the BBC in 1945. He specialized in cricket commentary on radio and TV, and became a respected commentator on state occasions, such as the royal weddings. He also presented the touring programme Down Your Way (1972–87). He wrote many light-hearted books about cricket, including It's a Funny Game... (1978). |
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