Show Notes
In the early 1970s, darts was just a pub game – until three men turned it into prime-time TV gold. Jocky Wilson thought vodka and sweets were the keys to success. John Lowe relied on precision and a poker face. And Eric Bristow let his talent, and a few mind games, do the talking. And Colin and Elis? Well they mainly just reminisce about their favourite childhood pastime – watching Bullseye. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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