The Story of Darts

The Story of Darts

2002
2h 35m
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Documentary

"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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies
Green Umbrella Ltd.
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

sports darts

Quick Facts

Release Date December 1, 2002
Status Released
Language EN

Cast

Bobby George
Bobby George

Self - Presenter

Dougie Donnelly
Dougie Donnelly

Narrator (voice)

Patrick Chaplin
Patrick Chaplin

Self - Darts Historian

Olly Croft
Olly Croft

Self - Chairman of BDO

Martin Fitzmaurice
Martin Fitzmaurice

Self

Eric Bristow
Eric Bristow

Self

John Lowe
John Lowe

Self (archive footage)

Dick Summers
Dick Summers

Self - Betvedere Darts Team

Phil Taylor
Phil Taylor

Self (archive footage)

Andy Fordham
Andy Fordham

Self (archive footage)

Co Stompé
Co Stompé

Self (archive footage)

Keith Deller
Keith Deller

Self (archive footage)

Key Crew

Andrew Dagnall
Director
Andrew Dagnall
Producer
Andrew Dagnall
Writer
Tim Exell
Executive Producer
Jules Gammond
Executive Producer