Les Barker, born in 1947, is an English poet and performer. He's known for writing comedic poetry and parody songs. He also performs with the Mrs Ackroyd Band, named after his late dog, Mrs. Ackroyd; the band has including members such as June Tabor and Martin Carthy.

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Les Barker who writes and performs hilariously strange poems and originally comes from Manchester.

His comic work has been recorded by by a huge number of celebrated performers including himself and his serious songs have featured on albums by Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick and June Tabor.

Les has written 77 books which sell in large numbers at his gigs because people don't quite believe what they've just heard. BBC Radio 2 appearances have caused a larger audience to be led in ever decreasing circles by his strange mind.