A Life in Broadcasting

talkSPORT stalwart Ian Danter holds nothing back in this gripping account of how a Brummie wannabe rock star became one of the UK’s top sports broadcasters. Recounting the highs and lows of 25 years in broadcasting working alongside some of the best in the business, ‘Dants’ shares a wealth of unforgettable stories.

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. From his days 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’ shares a wealth of unforgettable stories. He also charts his ventures into darts and cricket commentary, plus indulging his rock-music passion at Planet Rock. Alongside the highs, he’s candid about the setbacks – and the resilience needed to survive a quarter-century in broadcasting.