Dan added: “His Life Stories programmes are brilliant and I’ve sent him a text and said that was fantastic, well done.
“He is a good operator and a very good journalist but it’s nice to have a bit of competition in the morning.”
Meanwhile, the BBC host has released his new book Remarkable People: Extraordinary Stories of Everyday Lives where he recounts inspiring stories of people that he has met throughout his long-standing career.
The presenter shines a light on those people who have shown selflessness and provided courage, even during challenging times.
Dan has explained that he hopes the heartfelt book will “uplift” people.

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