Going to Sea in a Sieve

The Autobiography

Danny Baker

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Weidenfeld & Nicolson
01 October 2015

Radio; Autobiography: arts & entertainment

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...

By: Danny Baker
Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 1
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 278g
ISBN: 9781780228778
ISBN 10: 1780228775
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 01 October 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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 for Going to Sea in a Sieve: The 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 * A lively, memorable autobiography. * THE SUNDAY BUSINESS POST *