CMJ painted the colours with his rich voice on the radio of the masterpieces of cricket we all love, he waxed lyrical with eloquent clarity as he described leather on willow with great artistry and finesse, Johnners on the other hand was like the naughty schoolboy of the box, with his little pranks and windups, and all done with good spirits with a mischievous glint in his eye. But he was also a wonderful informative commentator and a lovely warm and friendly man , wh embraced fun and his love for life and cricket was infectious. Both CMJ and Johnners were giant's of broadcasting, but did it with a warmth that was so endearing, and both are irreplaceable....... Summer as lost some of its warmth with out them. May they rest in Peace.
@lizcooper68496 жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved Johnners. At an Old Trafford test match many, many moons ago, I persuaded the security guard to ask him to come down from the commentary box so that I could meet him during a break in proceedings.To my amazement, Johnners obliged. We had a lovely chat and he signed my autograph book. I still have the photograph which my friend's brother took of the happy occasion. Johnners was a true gentleman and a wonderful commentator. RIP - you were the best.
@andyburge73584 жыл бұрын
Another truly great man who entertained generations of cricket fans on TMS .. It is interesting that he won the MC - he must have also been truly courageous. Above all his wonderful sense of humour is what those of us who had the privilege of listening to him will remember.
@timwingham89523 жыл бұрын
He was a (Grenadier) Technical Adjutant in the Guards Armoured Division. His commendation alludes to (amongst other things) him recovering knocked out tanks often under fire. Without doubt a very fine gentleman.
@petercowie32918 жыл бұрын
So wonderful.....Such a warm passionate man..... God Bless BJ.
@jahno71543 жыл бұрын
Very rare these days to have a journalist radio cricket commentator we will never hear the likes of CMJ Alan Mcgilvray Tony Cozier Henry Blofeld and of course Johnners ever again really sad. Thank God we have Aggers he is magnificent.
@timwingham89523 жыл бұрын
In my opinion, (and only my opinion) there have always been two types of people interested in cricket. Those who were deadly serious about the game, its technique and the desire for their team to win at all costs, and the those like Johnners - who could appreciate it as a place of fair play, skill and above all fun. I'm 56 and therefore perhaps old fashioned, but I'm firmly in Brian's camp on that one.
@andyburge73584 жыл бұрын
Simply a wonderful man, full of humour, self-deprecating, and very knowledgable on cricket
@krishnapachegonker777Ай бұрын
RIP - my favourite radio commentary
@stephenholmes1036 Жыл бұрын
Brian was a natural radio man lovely humour
@Wally-H4 жыл бұрын
growing up listening to Johnners, Blowers and CMJ in the 1970's and 80's on TMS - great memories. Only Blowers left now of the great radio and TV commentators from that era. Thank goodness the new generation are also very good at their jobs and I am sure Johnners would have approved greatly of their skills.
@7554EdwardG8 жыл бұрын
Wonderful tribute to a special human being. Thanks for the posting neilOcarver
@mmsood998 жыл бұрын
Johnners and CMJ - the voices of an English summer
@Ragemeister889 жыл бұрын
Just wonderful, what a man
@johnhughes42924 жыл бұрын
Jonners CMJ Henry Blofeld and John Arlott from England Tony CozierWest indianRichie Benau without doubt best ever TMS commentators
@klausflouride9 жыл бұрын
Absolutely wonderful. Thankyou so much.
@kingarthurusatenniscoach1415 Жыл бұрын
Trevor Bailey was the best I miss his voice and summary
@brianhaining71952 жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved listening to him. You felt you were in the room beside him
@tonyknight99125 жыл бұрын
Lovely man, had the privilege of meeting him a few times.
@pljms3 жыл бұрын
The man had such natural warmth. Also good to see and hear EW 'Gloria' Swanton.
@angelacooper26612 жыл бұрын
Johnners - another of cricket's great personalities, along with Dickie Bird and Fred Trueman. I read his biography and listened to him commentating on the radio. By Jove, he brought his subjects to life with witty observations. He died when I would have been twenty four!
@Sreeprayag4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video paying tribute to the great BJ. Prayers
@stevelee4952 Жыл бұрын
Just genius.
@andrewwilkins65532 жыл бұрын
Wonderful personality. I like Sky’s comm box today with Nasser Husain and Michael Atherton but nothing goes better than Richie Benaud, Jim Laker, Bill Lawry, Tony Greig and of course Brian Johnston but I never saw him commentate because I’m far younger and after his time
@steveJ19578 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Upload :-) :-)
@santyjoseph31583 жыл бұрын
Really a great lo
@jakubwidlarz6 жыл бұрын
Boilers was right. There will NEVER be another Johners.
@AIJimmybad2 ай бұрын
Is Garfield Sobers the full quid? "That thing they do in England from the commentary box"? Would that be the commentary.