Barry Johnston

Barry is widely recognised as an entertaining and engaging event and after-dinner speaker, sharing hilarious stories from radio and television, alongside affectionate and highly amusing memories of his father. He has been delighting audiences for over 20 years at corporate events, private dinners, and clubs across the UK.

After leaving Eton College, Barry formed the harmony group Design, which appeared on more than fifty television shows during the 1970s alongside stars including Morecambe and Wise, The Two Ronnies, and Tommy Cooper. In 1981, he moved to Hollywood, where he worked as a waiter and played the piano for Zsa Zsa Gabor before enrolling at the Los Angeles Broadcasting School.

He was later signed by KLOA Radio, presenting the breakfast show for two years, before returning to England in 1985 to join BBC Radio Sussex. He subsequently became a presenter on BBC Radio 5, hosting the Sunday breakfast programme Sunday Edition for 18 months.

Barry now runs Barn Productions and has produced more than ninety audiobooks, including the number one bestseller The Wit of Cricket. His books have been published by major publishers including Hodder & Stoughton and continue to be enjoyed by audiences worldwide.

With decades of experience in broadcasting, production, and live performance, Barry combines natural charm, impeccable timing, and genuine warmth. His after-dinner talks offer audiences a unique blend of behind-the-scenes insight, classic British humour, and heartfelt storytelling.

Whether speaking at corporate events, sporting lunches, or private functions, Barry delivers memorable, uplifting, and consistently entertaining performances that leave audiences laughing long after the event has finished.

To book After Dinner Speaker Barry Johnston, contact The Speakers Agency on +44(0)1332 810481 or email enquiries@thespeakersagency.com