Brian Johnston
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For other people named Brian Johnston, see Brian Johnston (disambiguation).
Brian Alexander Johnston CBE MC (24 June 1912 – 5 January 1994), nicknamed Johnners, was a British cricket commentator, author, and television presenter. He was most prominently associated with the BBC during a career which lasted from 1946 until his death in January 1994.
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Born | Brian Alexander Johnston (1912-06-24)24 June 1912 Little Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England |
Died | 5 January 1994(1994-01-05) (aged 81) Westminster, London, England |
Nationality | British |
Other names | Johnners |
Occupation(s) | Radio commentator, author, television personality |
Years active | 1946–1993 |
Known for | BBC cricket commentator |
Spouse | Pauline Tozer |
Children | 5 |
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