Going to Sea in a Sieve: The Autobiography

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Going to Sea in a Sieve: The Autobiography
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Danny Baker
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:272
Dimensions(mm): Height 129,Width 200
Category/GenreTelevision
Radio
ISBN/Barcode 9780753828939
ClassificationsDewey:791.44092
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Imprint Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Publication Date 23 May 2013
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Danny Baker was born in Deptford, South East London in June 1957, and from an early age was involved in magazine journalism, with the founding of fanzine 'Sniffin' Glue', alongside friend Mark Perry. From there he moved to documentary series for LWT and over the years worked on a variety of quiz shows (Win, Lose or Draw, Pets Win Prizes, TV Heroes), as well two television commercials which made him a household name - Daz and Mars Bars. This book charts Danny's showbiz career, the highs and lows, and everything in between, including the accusation that he killed Bob Marley. . .

Author Biography

Danny Baker is an English comedy writer, journalist, radio DJ and screenwriter. He currently presents daily on BBC London 94.9 and a weekly show on BBC Radio 5 Live.

Reviews

Danny Baker's passion runs deeper still as he attempts to squeeze the maximum amount of amusement from everything in his path in this hilarious first chronicle of his wonderful life. * THE OLDIE * Full of warmth and laughter -- Ian Hyland * Daily Mirror * A lively, memorable autobiography. * THE SUNDAY BUSINESS POST *