Early life Barker was born on 5 October 1952 in Liverpool, the son of Joan Ruby (née Revill), a painter and school welfare officer, and Leonard Barker, a personnel director for an industrial relations firm. He was educated at Dovedale Primary School, Quarry Bank High School and the University of Liverpool, where he studied English and philosophy.
Early life Barker was born on 5 October 1952 in L,iverpool, the son of Jo:an Ruby? (née Revill), a painter and school welfare officer, and Leonard Barker, a personnel directo?r for an industrial relations firm. He was educated at Dovedale Primary School, Quarry Bank High School and the University of Liverpool, where he studied English and philosophy.