Danny Baker Tickets

Danny Baker is a well-known figure in the world of entertainment, having established himself as a talented writer, broadcaster and comedian over the course of his illustrious career. He has achieved great success across multiple mediums, including television, radio, film and theatre, and is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in British comedy.

Baker's career began in the late 1970s when he started contributing to the music press as a journalist. He quickly gained a reputation as an incisive and humorous writer, and his work was soon syndicated across a wide range of publications. In the early 1980s, he began working for BBC Radio London, where he hosted a variety of programmes, including phone-ins and music shows.

However, it wasn't until 1989 that Baker really made his mark on the world of comedy, with the launch of his groundbreaking series, The Danny Baker Show, which ran for four years on the BBC. The show was a lively mix of music, comedy, interviews and phone-ins, and quickly became a hit with audiences across the country.

Baker's unique blend of humour, warmth and irreverence struck a chord with millions of listeners, and the show spawned a number of successful spin-offs, including The Baker Boys and On The Hour. In 1993, Baker moved on to host his own Saturday morning show on BBC Radio 5 Live, where he continued to entertain audiences with his trademark wit and charm.

Aside from his work in radio, Baker has also proved himself to be a talented writer and performer. He has written a number of bestselling books, including Going to Sea in a Sieve, which chronicles his early years in South East London, and Cradle to the Stage, which provides a behind-the-scenes look at his experiences in the world of entertainment.

In addition to his writing skills, Baker has also proven himself to be a versatile performer, having appeared in a number of successful television shows and films, including the hit BBC series, Room 101, and the cult film, The Crying Game.

Despite his many achievements, Baker has always managed to stay true to his roots as a South East London boy with an irreverent sense of humour. His work is characterised by a refusal to take himself too seriously, combined with an infectious enthusiasm for life and laughter. As such, he remains one of the most beloved figures in the world of comedy, loved by audiences and colleagues alike for his wit, charm, and genuine love of the craft.