Danny Baker turns to crowdfunding to launch radio station

Writer and broadcaster, who recently repeated criticism of BBC local radio strategy, is looking for partners

Writer and broadcaster Danny Baker is looking to crowdfund the launch of his own radio station.

Baker, who presents a Saturday morning show on BBC Radio 5 Live and was closely involved in the return of Chris Evans' TFI Friday to Channel 4, is understood to be looking for partners to take part in a new broadcasting venture backed by the public.