You Can't Beat a Bit of Bully

Jul 27, 2015

0h 41m

★ 0.0

The full story behind the TV phenomenon 'Bullseye'

Overview

Narrated by comedian Paddy McGuinness, here is a documentary celebrating 35 years of Bullseye featuring the hosts Jim Bowen and Tony Green with celebrity guests Linda Lusardi, Nick Hancock, Anne Diamond, David Baddiel, Katy Brand, Gary Wilmot, Frank Bruno, Tessa Sanderson and legendary dart players John Lowe, Eric Bristow and Bobby George.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Sky Vision Productions

Sky Film and Television

You Can't Beat a Bit of Bully Trailers

Cast

Self - Narrator (voice)

Paddy McGuinness

Self - Presenter, Bullseye, 1981-1995

Jim Bowen

Self - Professional Darts Player

Eric Bristow

Self - Professional Darts Player

Bobby George

Self - Professional Darts Player

John Lowe

Self - Professional Darts Player

Trina Gulliver

Self - Darts Commentator

Tony Green

Self - Former Contestant & Father of Darts Player Jason Marriott

John Marriott

Self - Professional Darts Player & Son of Former Contestant

Jason Marriott

Self - Brand Manager, Bullseye

Laura Buckman

Self - Comedian

David Baddiel

Self - Comedian

Katy Brand

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