From the publisher:
talkSPORT stalwart Ian Danter holds nothing back in this gripping account of how a Brummie wannabe rock star became one of the UK’s best-known sports broadcasters.
After a dramatic late 20s career shift from guitar sales to local – and then national – radio, Ian reveals how he developed his natural talents behind a mic alongside legends such as Alan Brazil, Adrian Durham, Hawksbee and Jacobs, Jeremy Kyle and many more.
Inside you will discover:
- A wealth of remarkable stories from travelling the country and the world covering football, cricket and darts
- Diaries from Ian’s trips to World Cups and European Championships
- Tales from countless press and commentary boxes, working alongside some of the best pundits in sport
- Life at talkSPORT, presenting almost every show on the station’s schedule across 25 years
- How Ian bounced back from several major setbacks during his on-air career
- His stint as Alan Brazil’s stunt double on the talkSPORT breakfast show
From circling Birmingham in a twin-engined plane for live travel reports, to emergency call-outs to cover AWOL presenters, to being violently sick live on air, to commentating at multiple World Cups, Euros, Premier League and EFL games, ‘Dants’ serves up a treasure trove of unforgettable stories. A must-read for every sport-lover!
The author:
Ian Danter was born in Warwick in 1968 and raised in Solihull, inheriting a love of sport from his father, Bill, a former Warwickshire cricketer. At talkSPORT, he has presented shows across every weekday and weekend slot and has commentated on football World Cup finals, ICC Champions Trophy finals and the PDC World Championship Darts at Alexandra Palace. He is also a passionate musician and lifelong Birmingham City fan.
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