Dan Walker on having an out-of-body experience, Strictly, and why we all need to be kinder

Published: Nov. 24, 2023, 5 a.m.

On today\u2019s episode, we\u2019re joined by a very familiar face. He's the renowned news and sports anchor formerly from BBC Breakfast and now Channel 5's early evening news show: it\u2019s Dan Walker!


Fresh from the release of his new book, \u201cStanding on the Shoulders,\u201d where he explores the stories of extraordinary individuals making a difference in their communities, Dan sits down to share personal anecdotes about the remarkable people who have left a mark on his life. From Des Lynam\u2019s sage career advice in Dan's formative years, to the transformative impact of his Strictly dance partner \u2013 Nadiya Bychkova \u2013 and the unwavering support of Richard Hughes during a challenging moment in a Polish hospital. 


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