DART KINGS

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In 1972, Darts staggered out of the pub and onto British primetime television, bringing with it a cast of unlikely sporting heroes. Working class men from ordinary backgrounds, darts’ greatest players mixed extraordinary skill at the oche with heavy drinking, chain-smoking, and created a golden era. It was this combination of talent and raw, unfiltered personality that brought in television audiences of 8 million and created some of the most memorable characters in sporting history.

Against a backdrop of rising unemployment and unrest in 1980s Britain, darts brought hope and energy to British audiences. This series explores the incredible journey of three of the greatest names in darts, charting their rise, rivalries, heartache and triumphs through the 1970s, ‘80s and ’90s.

Watch Dart Kings on NOW TV here.