He preferred to be called "Jack Holmes" when working on BBC radio shows such as; The Goon Show and Hancock's Half Hour.
Is related to Eben Thorne, who is a private book writer and artist.
Served as a Radio Operator in the Lancaster bomber planes, before working at the BBC as a sound operator.
John used to serve as a wireless engineer in the Lancaster bombers in world war 2.
John Holmes started working for the BBC in 1958 and retired in 1985. He started off as a radio Sound operator for "The Goon Show" and "Hancock's Half Hour". Then became a sound manager for BBC television programs.
Worked on a Dad's Army comedy short sketch "Resisting The Agressor Down The Ages" (1969) on Christmas Night with the Stars. Which aired on Christmas Day 1969.