He began working as a clerk for the Asiatic Petroleum Company , and later managed his father 's business .
Brooker was born in Hendon , a suburb of London , and was educated at Enfield Grammar School .
Brooker began working as a clerk for the Asiatic Petroleum Company , and later managed Brooker 's father 's business .
Brooker was born in Hendon , a suburb of London , and was educated at Enfield Grammar School .