Daniel Hipgrave (born 5 August 1975[1]) is an English musician and writer, best known as the guitarist of the post-Britpop/alternative rock band Toploader.

[2] Hipgrave has turned his attention towards writing and television work, making a number of appearances in both media.

In 2008 Hipgrave appeared as the resident travel expert on BBC2's Market Kitchen as well as reporting live from Radio 1's Big Weekend in Maidstone for BBC One.

[citation needed] He has written articles for The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph, The Independent, The Mail on Sunday and other publishing outlets.

[4] In August 2007, Hipgrave announced his engagement to television and radio presenter Lynsey Horn; they married on 8 November 2008 at Langley Castle, Northumberland.