Only Danter: A Life in Broadcasting

By Ian Danter

talkSPORT stalwart Ian Danter tells his story with candor and humor in this revealing account of how a Brummie would-be rock star became one of the UK's most recognizable sports broadcasters.

After a dramatic career change in his late twenties, moving from selling guitars to working in local radio and eventually national broadcasting, Ian discovered his natural home behind the microphone. Along the way, he worked alongside broadcasting heavyweights such as Alan Brazil, Adrian Durham, Hawksbee and Jacobs, Jeremy Kyle, and many others.

Inside, readers will find:

Remarkable stories from traveling across the UK and around the world covering football, cricket, and dartsDiary-style insights from World Cups and European ChampionshipsBehind-the-scenes tales from press boxes and commentary gantries alongside some of sport's biggest punditsA detailed look at life at talkSPORT, where Ian presented almost every show on the schedule over 25 yearsHonest reflections on overcoming major setbacks during his on-air careerHis memorable stint as Alan Brazil's stunt double on the talkSPORT breakfast show

From circling Birmingham in a twin-engine plane to deliver live travel updates, to last-minute call-outs covering absent presenters, to being sick live on air, and commentating at World Cups, Euros, Premier League, and EFL matches, "Dants" delivers a wealth of unforgettable stories.

A must-read for sports fans and anyone fascinated by life behind the microphone.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1836804393
• ISBN13: 9781836804390
• Release Date: November 2026
• Publisher: Pitch Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages