The Story of Darts
From its early beginnings to the stars of the Embassy World Championships
Overview
This documentary tells the complete story of darts from its early beginnings in English pubs in the Middle Ages right through to the dramatic televised competitions of the Embassy World Championship. Presented by the legendary Bobby George, the BBC's face of darts, and narrated by Dougie Donnelly, the film uses a mix of archive footage and stills to tell the early history, before moving on to the televised era from the 1970's onwards.
Top Cast
Bobby George
Self - Presenter
Dougie Donnelly
Narrator (voice)
Patrick Chaplin
Self - Darts Historian
Olly Croft
Self - Chairman of BDO
Martin Fitzmaurice
Self
Eric Bristow
Self
John Lowe
Self (archive footage)
Dick Summers
Self - Betvedere Darts Team
Phil Taylor
Self (archive footage)
Andy Fordham
Self (archive footage)
Co Stompé
Self (archive footage)
Keith Deller
Self (archive footage)
Jocky Wilson
Self (archive footage)
Ted Hankey
Self (archive footage)
Paul Lim
Self (archive footage)
Raymond van Barneveld
Self (archive footage)
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