Jocky Wilson

Born: 1950-03-22

Jocky Wilson (22 March 1950 – 24 March 2012) was a Scottish professional darts player. After turning pro in 1979, he quickly rose to the top of the game, winning the World Professional Darts Championship in 1982, then again in 1989. Wilson competed in all major darts tournaments of the era and won the British Professional Championship a record four times between 1981 and 1988. A contemporary and rival of Eric Bristow, Bob Anderson and John Lowe, Wilson's ungainly appearance and rough-hewn lifestyle belied his prowess in the sport. He was dogged by health problems, however, and suddenly retired from the game in December 1995. He withdrew from public life, and was rarely seen in public or gave interviews before his death in March 2012. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


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Kirkcaldy Man

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Released: 2011-10-23

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Jocky Wilson Said

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Released: 2019-05-15

Rare archive footage and Jocky Wilson's own words tell the story of the rise and fall of a cult...

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You Can't Beat a Bit of Bully

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Released: 2015-07-27

Narrated by comedian Paddy McGuinness, here is a documentary celebrating 35 years of Bullseye...

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The Best of Cannon & Ball

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Released: 1985-04-07

Double act Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball entertain us with their own unique brand of humour. The...

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Bullseye

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First aired: 1981-09-28

Bullseye was a popular British television programme. It was first made for the ITV network by...

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Bullseye

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First aired: 1981-09-28

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Bullseye

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First aired: 1981-09-28

Bullseye was a popular British television programme. It was first made for the ITV network by...

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Bullseye

as Self - Special Guest
First aired: 1981-09-28

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Timeshift

as Self - Darts Player (archive footage)
First aired: 2002-10-10

Documentary series which ranges widely over Britain's social and cultural history, its...

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The Cannon & Ball Show

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First aired: 1979-07-28

A comedy variety show featuring the double act of Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball.

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Sports Life Stories

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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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