Going to Sea in a Sieve by Danny Baker, Paperback, 9781780228778 | Buy online at The Nile
Departments
 Free Returns*

Going to Sea in a Sieve

The Autobiography

Author: Danny Baker  

Paperback

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.

Read more
$29.92
Or pay later with
Check delivery options
Paperback

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Summary

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.

Read more

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...

Read more

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

Read more

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.

Read more

More on this Book

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...

Read more

Product Details

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

Returns

This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.

$29.92
Or pay later with
Check delivery options