Road to stardom.

Born Matt Bowman on the 7th January 1967, in Swindon.

Barry discovered music at 11 when he became a rockabilly fan.

In 1985 he stepped on stage at London's Comedy Store and has continued to perform stand up ever since.

In Autumn 1996 he took part in the sell out national tour of Shooting Stars.

He has appeared on many television shows, and worked as a presenter on the Big Breakfast (C4), The Word (C4) and The Series From Hell (BBC2) as well as being team captain on the award-winning Shooting Stars (BBC2) and hosting Never Mind The Buzzcocks (BBC2).

Barry has previously presented a series of programmes about America on C4 called Planet Showbiz and has also presented the nightly BBC2 arts programme, Edinburgh Nights, live from the Edinburgh Festival.

Barry has presented several radio shows including The Barry Dirt Show (GLR), Fabulous (Radio 5), Vibe (Radio 5) and Big In Japan (Radio 1). He is currently presenting Shake Rattle and Roll on Radio 2.

Baz is particularly fond of ska, reggae and soul, and his favourite band is Public Enemy.