Summers Will Never be the Same: Tribute to Brian Johnston - Softcover

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9780552996310: Summers Will Never be the Same: Tribute to Brian Johnston

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ISBN 10: 0552996319 ISBN 13: 9780552996310

Publisher: Corgi Books, 1995

Brian Johnston who died in January 1994, was one of the best loved figures on radio. When he died John Major referred to him as "a giant among commentators...summers will never be the same". Although "Johnners" became known as the voice of cricket, he was also a national figure as the presenter of "Down Your Way". His many other broadcasting credits include presenting for television the Queen's Coronation and the Boat Race. Most of all, Johnners will be remembered for his schoolboy humour. This volume of tributes includes anecdotes and memoirs from collegues and friends, as well as short extracts from "Johnners" own publications, and transcripts from some of his most famous broadcasts.

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From the Back Cover:

'I understand there are some men who do not like cricket, but I would not like my daughter to marry one' Brian Johnston

Brian Johnston, who died in January 1994, was one of the best loved figures on radio. His unique broadcasting style won him a special place in the hearts of listeners everywhere.

Although 'Johnners' became known as the voice of cricket, he was also a national figure as the presenter of Down Your Way. His many other broadcasting credits include presenting for television the Queen's Coronation and the Boat Race.

Most of all, Johnners will be remembered for his schoolboy humour. Specially revised and updated for the paperback edition, this volume of tributes includes anecdotes and memoirs from over sixty colleagues and friends - including John Major, Sir Colin Cowdrey, Richie Benaud, John Paul Getty, Lord Whitelaw, Tim Rice, Lord Carrington and Jonathan Agnew - as well as short extracts from Johnners's own publications and transcripts of some of his most famous broadcasts.

About the Author:

Christopher Martin-Jenkins
Christopher Martin-Jenkins is cricket correspondent for the Daily Telegraph. He was for many years cricket correspondent for the BBC and editor of The Cricketer.

Pat Gibson has been writing about cricket for more than twenty-five years as cricket correspondent of the Nottingham Evening Post, the Daily Express and, since 1987, the Sunday Express. He has also contributed to numerous cricket magazines and brochures and collaborated in books with Jim Laker, John Emburey and John Lever.

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