Summary
Anthony John Green (29 January 1939 – 4 March 2024) was an English sports commentator and television presenter, best known as the co-host of the British TV show Bullseye, from 1982 to 1995.
Tony Green | |
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| Born | Anthony John Green 29 January 1939 Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 4 March 2024 (aged 85) |
| Occupation(s) | Sports commentator, television presenter |
| Years active | 1978–2016 |
| Known for | Darts commentary and Bullseye |
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.
Green was well known as the announcer and co-host of the popular television darts quiz Bullseye, produced by Central for ITV from 1982 to 1995. in 2006, a reprived version of the show was aired, which was produced by Granada Productions for Challenge, and hosted by comedian Dave Spikey.[2] 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.
In the autumn of 2000, he appeared as himself in all six episodes on the talk show Meet Ricky Gervais broadcast on Channel 4.
On 18 and 19 May 2007, Green co-hosted Challenge TV's coverage of the inaugural PDC US Open tournament.[3]
In 2015, Green was narrator and commentator for the BBC's Let's Play Darts for Comic Relief.[4]
Illness and death edit
In 2010, Green took a career break while being successfully treated for tongue cancer.[5]
After developing Alzheimer's disease, Green died on 4 March 2024, at the age of 85.[6]
References edit
- ^ Waddell, Sid (2007). Bellies and Bullseyes: The Outrageous True Story of Darts. Ebury Press. ISBN 978-0-09-191755-5.
- ^ "Dave Spikey keeps his eye on the Bullseye". 13 April 2006.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.