Danny Baker: In Confidence

[@patrickcrowther9195]

One of the most interesting and original voices in British media over the last 40 years. Wonderful.

[@spinynorman8217]

Danny Baker? Always a fabulous listen/watch.

[@utterutter]

The world is a better joyous place because of Danny Baker

[@gaygambler]

Steve Bagley is it? He’s a lying fat twat.

[@grantbanstead1971]

A gem. I used to listen to Danny (and Jeremy Beadle) when none of my friends did. I guessed they were just there for me. Clever, fun, real people that talked naturally. The antidote to the Pat Sharp era.

[@leedsbird1]

Just finished Danny's third biog, Going on the Turn, it had me laughing and crying in equal measures, from his hilarious anecdotes like the 2000 Euro fiasco to the heartbreaking story of coping with a devastating cancer diagnosis and harrowing treatment. Danny you are and always will be my favourite writer and broadcaster, please bring the tree house back, the air waves are poorer without it. 2 hours on 5live is not enough. Stay well Danny, you are a true national treasure

[@chrislancaster7162]

I read all the books and then when I finished the last one I went back to volume 1 and experienced them via audio book being read by Danny. So, so funny.

[@chriscampling6262]

danny baker is a great man. miss him like hell. go well, dan

[@TheDwarfShortage]

Went to see Danny on stage last week, absolutely brilliant, Christ the man can talk. Had to catch my train home so unfortunately had to leave after two hours: DURING THE INTERVAL :)

[@anthony342]

love danny . miss him so much on the radio

[@thebadloser]

working class hero - a rare breed these days. His upbringing was so similar to mine. What he said about his old man and uncles having a tremendous strain of confidence was spot on. My dad and uncle's were all duckers and divers, chancers and borderline petty criminals who got suited and booted every weekend and lived life to the full. They all worked but were all at it when they got the chance. Like Danny I could write a book about their exploits but they all looked after their families and gave us a confidence when we grew up that a lot of kids now seem to lack.

[@NeutralRecon]

Legend. Miss him on radio London.

[@Jeevesandsarah1]

Danny, you are an absolute gem. All the best and good luck...

[@OkaniJMCA]

Love Danny, love him.

[@markwhittaker6321]

The brilliant Danny Baker. Lovely geezer.

[@cthomer5000]

absolute legend.

[@stevenmorcom2247]

Hands down the most influential talk radio presenter in the UK

[@stevenmorcom2247]

Shit on TV

[@lucylloyd5599]

I don't know how to explain my love for Danny. When I lived abroad and used to think about home Danny was as much an image in my mind as the Tower of London was. When he got sick I really felt it and cried when I learned he was fine. This sounds like I'm in love with him, but living with him must be a nightmare. Does Wendy ever win an argument? I love him in a different way. So glad you're well Dan and one of my new hobbies is watching you slowing get drunk in Twitter some nights - actually, too many nights. Take care old friend. X

[@popeyenick]

Well said Lucy....Danny's TV and radio shows was always part of hour house.A real natural.Just read the second book and I don't laugh at books,but had to spit me tea on several occasions. I wonder if he knows how much he's loved?

[@lucylloyd5599]

popeyenick Nice to hear from you. I am waiting for the audio version of Pt 2 to be done because I know how great it will be but even better for him to read it to me. I don't know if you know, but he does a Saturday morning show on BBC 5 and has a live webcam. Its so interesting to see a radio show being done and the different wig-hats he wears. Take care.

[@popeyenick]

Lucy Lloyd Nice one Lucy..I had no idea there was an audio version,and I agree that would be great to hear Danny read it.All the best x

[@fishgoatsoup]

Thanks for uploading this. And if anyone *should* have an archive... Great work.

[@markdaviesYT]

Wonderful.

[@Isleofskye]

Best story was, literally, right at the end relating his small stint in panto. Great story.

[@Isleofskye]

Just heard that same story again, on this clip, 2 years later and cried at the punchline :)

[@bachgammon1]

Fabulous.

[@JonnoD00]

broadcasting idol. top bloke

[@clivedxb]

I was diagnosed with throat cancer 8 months ago when I noticed a small bump on my neck. I'm amazed Danny got to this state (look at his neck) without being diagnosed or seeking an opinion.

[@Isleofskye]

How are you know Clive?

[@tonybates7870]

Isleofskye The lack of reply here doesn't bode well, does it?

[@numberstation]

Excellent chap.

[@1958RBS]

So many unworthy folk are deemed to be national treasures; Danny really is one!

[@jonhelmer8591]

I love Danny Baker. Even after making all that money he still bought his suits at Oxfam.

[@YOUTUBEFELON]

Hasn't changed since 1989. Still talented innovative and a bit of a motormouth. Well done Danny....

[@stevendurrant1724]

lovely bloke

[@fordkev]

Spellbinding interview sir.

[@richjback]

Love it. "If they asked me to do the jungle I'd do that"

[@TheLeeb1972]

Ahoyhoy love the cradle to grave show Danny

[@CARLIN4737]

Record libraries wow i remember them and tapes and audio books etc.

[@tonykey7298]

ahoy ahoy candy man...... kegged!!

[@zincalloy11]

Ahoy!

[@ThefightingCelt]

Big fan of Danny Baker . JMW Turner , the great London painter , was lauded for his genius paintings , but the minute he opened his mouth , his rough Cockney accent gave his class away and was looked down upon by other middle and upper class , albeit less talented painters than him , because of it .

[@kernowarty]

You cant compare Baker with the genius of Turner!!

[@ThefightingCelt]

I'm not comparing the genius that was Turner to Danny Baker . SIMPLY making the connection that both had / have very distinguishable working class London accents.

[@kernowarty]

Fair enough.

[@Lordofthebass1]

This man should be on the radio more Like everyday... its a waste.

[@jumbo4billion]

Thumbnail looks like Danny is holding a tickle stick

[@marco69tits]

Love Danny but,never understood his hatred of Queen.

[@martinnewtonholmes]

I did - they were awful !!

[@davidganning8699]

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[@tonybates7870]

It's Freddie Mercury I can't stand. Brian May too. Not that keen on Taylor. John Deacon - hmm, he's not all that, really. Apart from these few gripes, they were excellent. Danny Baker seems like a great guy

[@jonhelmer8591]

For me, the music explains it.

[@jamesbutler6253]

"Anything else you want to fucking change?"