Danny Baker's World Cup Show

[life on mars 73]

Anyone else see it last night on BBC4 ?

I know a lot of people don't like DB, but I've always found him to be a very amusing bloke. Original and quirky, and his genuine understanding of what it means to be a fan shines through all the time.

 

[Prince Monolulu]

Agreed, enjoyed this. Saw lots of new stuff on there, and like his presenting style. Compare that to Murrs and Ferdinand the night previously......

 

[BRIGHT ON Q]

Always remember the support he gave us on 606 and the way he promoted fans united.
Nothing wrong with DB.

 

[Wilko]

Well worth listening to Danny Baker's Desert Island Discs, if anyone does not like the bloke then I reckon this would change your mind. Amazingly positive about everything from having to money as a kid to beating cancer as an adult.

 

[Peter Grummit]

Worth following on Twitter @prodnose. Irreverent and amusing and often on the vino in the evening when he gets more belligerent.

I thought the programme could have done with a sharper edit but some good original stuff. The researchers earned their corn.

PG

 

[Igzilla]

I really enjoyed the show - made me laugh out loud in places. Even the missus cracked a smile every now and then.

 

[Marshy]

Is it a weekly show ?

 

[tinycowboy]

Enjoyed bag of chips knocking the man's hat off, the Kilroy excerpt too. Lots of silly bits and pieces of awkward and bizarre football-related TV. Well worth a watch.

 

[World of Sport]

I thought the clip where Trevor Francis got hit in the head by the team coach door, was bloody hilarious

 

[Prince Monolulu]

The thought of modern day gaffers rubbing down a soaped up superstar was quite sobering.

 

[keaton]

. Compare that to Murrs and Ferdinand the night previously......

Even for BBC3 and even for a football clips show that was insanely bad

 

[Wozza]

I know a lot of people don't like DB

Only radio bosses, surely?

 

[Prince Monolulu]

Radio GOLD.

 

[The Large One]

Radio GOLD.

I remember listening to that at the time it was broadcast.

The story itself was funny, but the howling, breathless pandemonium as the caller is trying to tell his story straight is outstanding. It's those opposites (the straight story-telling and the reaction to it) that make this so good.

Up there with Aggers and Johnners...

 

[albionite]

Why who dislikes him? Not seen too many people on here slag him off. Palace fans hate him so he is alright by me.

 

[Gritt23]

Anyone else see it last night on BBC4 ?

I know a lot of people don't like DB, but I've always found him to be a very amusing bloke. Original and quirky, and his genuine understanding of what it means to be a fan shines through all the time.

Thanks for that, I didn't see he had a show, but I love his stuff, so will definitely tune in next time. How regularly is it on?

 

[keaton]

Thanks for that, I didn't see he had a show, but I love his stuff, so will definitely tune in next time. How regularly is it on?

It was a one-off. Think it's repeated this week at some point late at night

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Even for BBC3 and even for a football clips show that was insanely bad

Oh sweet Jesus, it was cringeworthy, wasn't it? What the hell does Murs have to do with football? And Ferdinand was more wooden than a set of Ikea fitted pine wardrobes.

The worst thing was the talking head bits they have in between the clips. There was some woman (presumably she's some kind of TV presenter or celebrity but I have no idea who) on there who I'd put at thirty, tops, talking about the Brazil 1970 team, and telling the camera "You just couldn't take your eyes off them".

FFS.

 

[PWA]

I love Danny Baker.
I loved the programme.

 

[Del Fenner]

Why who dislikes him? Not seen too many people on here slag him off. Palace fans hate him so he is alright by me.

Because he is Millwall and loathes Palace, so that is the party line. Danny is a national treasure, and his insights into the vicissitudes of being a football fan are a source of endless joy to the discerning.