Barry Hearn

Born: 1948-06-19

Barry Hearn OBE (born 19 June 1948) is an English sporting events promoter and the founder and President of promotions company Matchroom Sport. Through Matchroom, Hearn is also involved in many sports including snooker, darts, pool, tenpin bowling, golf (see PGA EuroPro Tour), table tennis and fishing. Hearn was the chairman of the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC), and was also until July 2010 chairman of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA). After health problems, the multimillionaire retired from most of his functions and offices in April and May 2021, most of which his son Eddie Hearn took over. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


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Poison Arrows

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Released: 2022-12-20

After serving 15 years for the murder of his protege and team mate, Perry 'The Poison Arrow'...

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One Night in Millstreet

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Released: 2024-04-05

A prizefight between underdog Steve 'The Celtic Warrior' Collins and champion Chris 'Simply the...

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House of Flying Arrows

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The popular rise of darts is charted in this pin-sharp documentary that follows the trajectory...

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Alex Higgins: The People's Champion

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Released: 2010-09-01

One man transfixed television viewers during snooker's golden age - Alex 'Hurricane' Higgins....

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Mark Selby: Life of a World Champion

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Released: 2015-03-06

A documentary detailing the life and career of snooker World Champion Mark Selby following his...

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Davis v Taylor: The '85 Black Ball Final

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Released: 2010-05-04

A look at the 1985 Snooker World Championship final when Steve Davis and Dennis Taylor battled...

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Released: 2002-04-28

Taking a look back at the golden era of snooker in the 1970s and 80s.

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Orient: Club for a Fiver

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Released: 1995-10-01

Highly acclaimed documentary special following a year in the fortunes of Leyton Orient Football...

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First aired: 2012-10-23

Sporting legends speak honestly and candidly about their careers, giving a fascinating insight...

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