Tony Green
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.jpg) Tony Green at the 1985 Winmau World Masters Quarterfinal | |
| Born | Anthony John Green 29 January 1939 Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 4 March 2024 (aged 85) Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England |
| Occupation(s) | Sports commentator, television presenter |
| Years active | 1978–2022 |
| Known for | Darts commentary and Bullseye |
Anthony John Green (29 January 1939 – 4 March 2024) was an English sports commentator and television presenter, best known as the scorer and later co-host of the British TV show Bullseye, from 1982 to 1995 and again in 2006 & 2007.
Green was also the commentator for the annual BDO World Darts Championships from 1978 to 2016.
Broadcasting career
[edit]Green (alongside) Sid Waddell, were the darts commentators on the BBC from 1978 to 1994.[1] Waddell left the BBC in 1994, whilst Green remained until the 2016 BDO World Darts Championships, (this being Green's final appearance ), and the last one televised by the BBC.[2] In 1990, Green was commentating during the first ever nine-dart finish at the BDO World Darts Championship. In the second round, Paul Lim netted £52,000 by hitting 180 twice, finishing with treble 20, treble 19, then double 12, to the delight of Green, commentating for the BBC.[2]
In 2000, he appeared as himself in all six episodes on the talk show Meet Ricky Gervais broadcast on Channel 4. Green was well known as the announcer and co-host, alongside Jim Bowen, of the popular television darts quiz Bullseye, produced by Central for ITV from 1982 to 1995.[2] In 2006, a reprised version of the show was aired, which was produced by Granada Productions for Challenge, and hosted by comedian Dave Spikey.[3]
Green reprised his role of 'scorer' on a special edition of Bullseye, which aired as part of the Gameshow Marathon series and was broadcast on ITV on 19 May 2007. On 18 and 19 May 2007, Green co-hosted Challenge TV's coverage of the inaugural PDC US Open tournament.[4]
In 2015, Green was narrator and commentator for the BBC's Let's Play Darts for Comic Relief.[5]
Illness and death
[edit]In 2010, Green took a career break while being successfully treated for tongue cancer.[6]
After developing Alzheimer's disease, Green died on 4 March 2024, at the age of 85.[7]His last ever commentary came in the 2022 Darts World Seniors Masters quarter-finals, where Phil Taylor beat Les Wallace.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Waddell, Sid (2007). Bellies and Bullseyes: The Outrageous True Story of Darts. Ebury Press. ISBN 978-0-09-191755-5.
- ^ a b c "Forgotten Darters: Tony Green: Iconic darts commentator who called the first World Championship nine-darter". dartsnews.com. 16 August 2023.
- ^ "Dave Spikey keeps his eye on the Bullseye". 13 April 2006. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
- ^ "Challenge TV To Screen PDC US Open". Planet Darts. Archived from the original on 30 December 2007. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ "Let's Play Darts For Comic Relief – Production Details & Cast and Crew – British Comedy Guide". British Comedy Guide. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
- ^ Murray, Tom. "Bullseye star Tony Green dies aged 85". independent.co.uk. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ "Tony Green, voice of BBC darts and scorer on Bullseye known for his triumphant '180!' – obituary". telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Kb108Z0ksbQ
External links
[edit]- Tony Green at IMDb
- Tony Green discography at Discogs
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