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Going to Sea in a Sieve

The Autobiography

Author: Danny Baker  

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The first hilarious volume of comedy writer, journalist, radio DJ and screenwriter Danny Baker's memoir, and now the inspiration for the major BBC series CRADLE TO GRAVE, starring Peter Kay.

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The first hilarious volume of comedy writer, journalist, radio DJ and screenwriter Danny Baker's memoir, and now the inspiration for the major BBC series CRADLE TO GRAVE, starring Peter Kay.

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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...

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Critic Reviews

“A lively, memorable autobiography.”

Full of warmth and laughter -- Ian Hyland Daily Mirror
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
THE SUNDAY BUSINESS POST

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About the Author

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.

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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...

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Product Details

Publisher
Orion Publishing Co | Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Published
10th September 2015
Pages
272
ISBN
9781780228778

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