London, Feb 02: Take That star Gary Barlow has been named the `Greatest British Songwriter'.
Barlow, 38, whose hits include Pray, Back for Good and Patience, has also written hits for Blue, Charlotte Church, Donny Osmond - and Peter Kay's spoof character Geraldine McQueen.
Barlow landed the top spot in a poll, conducted by www. onepoll. com.
Beatles John Lennon and Paul McCartney came second and third respectively.