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 198,Width 130
Category/GenreRadio
ISBN/Barcode 9781780228778
ClassificationsDewey:791.44092
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Imprint Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Publication Date 10 September 2015
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 was born in Deptford in South East London. He has worked on magazines and radio for over 30 years, and currently presents on BBC London 94.9 and 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 *