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5 unusual facts about Tony Barber


1996 in Australian television

Former Sale of the Century quizmaster, Tony Barber begins hosting for an ill-fated run which lasts for the remainder of the year.

Alyce Platt

Most recently she is seen alongside former Sale co-host Tony Barber on TV1s Cash Trivia Challenge.

Australia Live

Other presenters included Paul Hogan, Tony Barber, George Negus, Derryn Hinch, Greg Evans, Daryl Somers and Graham Kennedy who billed the programme as a "unique electronic carpet ride"

Carol Hodge

Original Crass drummer Penny Rimbaud performed in the encore, along with Tony Barber and original singer Eve Libertine, who joined Hodge for an impromptu duet of Shaved Women.

Glenn Ridge

In April 1991, Ridge joined the Nine Network as host of the prime time quiz show Sale of the Century with co-host Jo Bailey, taking over from Tony Barber and Alyce Platt.


Ex Pistols

The image on the sleeve of the Deny LP is not actually Johnny, rather Ex Pistols associate Tony Barber (of the Buzzcocks), who resembles John Lydon.

Junk shop

Junkshop glam (less commonly referred to as junk shop glam) is a nuanced music genre term coined in the early 2000s by former Buzzcocks bassist, Tony Barber, and former Lush bassist, Phil King.


see also

Slaughter Joe

In 2003, he put out Zé Do Caixão which is a compilation of his past work on Rev-Ola featuring Dave Musker (ex-Television Personalities and The Jasmine Minks), Tony Barber (ex-Buzzcocks) and Francis Sweeney (from The June Brides).