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Jim Davidson and John Virgo in Big Break (1990)

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Big Break

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  • Mike Reid in Big Break (1990)

    S1.E0 ∙ Pilot Show 2

    May 1990
    An unbroadcast pilot featuring Mike Reid as the host. Len Ganley is the referee, while guests are Joe Johnson, Ray Reardon and Dennis Taylor.
    Joe Johnson in Episode #1.1 (1991)

    S1.E1 ∙ Episode #1.1

    Tue, Apr 30, 1991
    Jim Davidson hosts this new general knowledge game show in which international snooker stars play against the clock on behalf of contestants. Today's players are: Stephen Hendry, at 22 the youngest World Champion ever and currently competing to retain that title; Hendry's opponent in this year's Benson and Hedges final, Mike Hallett; and Joe Johnson, the 1986 World Champion.
    Episode #1.2 (1991)

    S1.E2 ∙ Episode #1.2

    Tue, May 7, 1991
    Jim Davidson hosts this new general knowledge game show in which international snooker stars play against the clock on behalf of contestants. Today's players are Stacey Hillyard, the world's No 1 female player; Willie Thorne, champion of maximum breaks; and Dennis Taylor, winner of the 1985 World Championship, the most watched snooker match of all time. Keeping Davidson in line and on cue is referee John 'Mr Trick Shot' Virgo.
    Alex Higgins in Episode #1.3 (1991)

    S1.E3 ∙ Episode #1.3

    Tue, May 14, 1991
    Jim Davidson hosts this new general knowledge game show. Big prizes are on offer as top international snooker stars play against the clock on behalf of contestants. Today's players are: snooker wizard from the Welsh valleys and six times World Champion Ray Reardon ; Northern Ireland's Alex 'Hurricane' Higgins, who at 23 was the youngest winner of the World Title; and completing tonight's international line-up is Australian National Champion John Campbell.
    Jim Davidson in Episode #1.4 (1991)

    S1.E4 ∙ Episode #1.4

    Tue, May 21, 1991
    Jim Davidson cues off tonight's snooker stars as they test their skill against the clock with time won by their partners' general knowledge. Today's players are Tony Knowles, in the top 20 rankings since 1983; Tony Meo, winner of the British Open in 1989; and John Spencer, three times winner of BBCtv's Pot Black. Keeping Jim 'on the ball' as usual will be able assistant and referee John 'Mr Trick Shot' Virgo.
    Allison Fisher in Episode #1.5 (1991)

    S1.E5 ∙ Episode #1.5

    Tue, May 28, 1991
    Jim Davidson hosts this general knowledge game show in which international snooker stars play against the clock on behalf of contestants. Today's players are Allison Fisher , women's world title holder at the age of 17; James Wattana , at 20 one of snooker's brightest prospects; plus Silvino Francisco , one of the fastest potters in the business. 'On cue' as usual will be referee and assistant John 'Mr Trick Shot' Virgo.
    Cliff Thorburn in Episode #1.6 (1991)

    S1.E6 ∙ Episode #1.6

    Tue, Jun 4, 1991
    Jim Davidson hosts this general knowledge game show in which international snooker stars play against the clock on behalf of contestants. Testing their skills tonight are Canadian Cliff Thorburn , the only overseas player to have won the snooker WorldChampionship and top ranking players Steve James and Neal Foulds. 'On cue' as usual is referee and assistant John 'Mr Trick Shot' Virgo.
    Alex Higgins in Episode #1.7 (1991)

    S1.E7 ∙ Episode #1.7

    Tue, Jun 11, 1991
    Jim Davidson hosts this general knowledge game show in which international snooker stars play against the clock on behalf of contestants. Today's international players are, from Northern Ireland, the controversial Alex 'Hurricane' Higgins; from Wales the evergreen and ever-popular Ray Reardon ; and Australian national champion John Campbell. Assisting Jim, as usual, is referee John 'Mr Trick Shot' Virgo.
    Episode #1.8 (1991)

    S1.E8 ∙ Episode #1.8

    Tue, Jun 18, 1991
    Jim Davidson hosts this general knowledge game show in which international snooker stars play against the clock on behalf of contestants. Tonight's show sees the return of the world's number one player Stephen Hendry who renews his challenge with Mike Hallett and Joe Johnson. 'On the ball' as usual is assistant and referee John 'Mr Trick Shot' Virgo.
    Tony Drago in Episode #1.9 (1991)

    S1.E9 ∙ Episode #1.9

    Tue, Jun 25, 1991
    Jim Davidson hosts this general knowledge game show. Big prizes are on offer as top snooker stars play against the clock with time won for them by their partners' general knowledge. Aiding and abetting the contestants tonight is an international line-up - Dennis Taylor from Northern Ireland, Tony Drago from Malta and Ray Reardon from Wales. 'On the ball' as usual is assistant and referee John 'Mr Trick Shot' Virgo.
    Silvino Francisco in Episode #1.10 (1991)

    S1.E10 ∙ Episode #1.10

    Tue, Jul 2, 1991
    Jim Davidson is the host as tonight's snooker stars play against the clock on behalf of contestants, with time won for them by their partners' general knowledge. Adding a woman's touch to the green baize this week is leading lady player Allison Fisher , who pits her snooker skills against opponents Silvino Francisco and Thailand's James Wattana. On cue with good-humoured advice and support is able assistant and referee John 'Mr Trick Shot' Virgo.
    Cliff Thorburn in Episode #1.11 (1991)

    S1.E11 ∙ Episode #1.11

    Tue, Jul 9, 1991
    Jim Davidson is the host as tonight's snooker stars play against the clock on behalf of contestants, with time won for them by their partners' general knowledge. This week, Canada's Cliff Thorburn plus quick-fire potters Steve James and Neal Foulds partner the contestants, while good-humoured order will be kept, as usual, by able assistant and referee John 'Mr Trick Shot' Virgo.
    Ray Reardon in Episode #1.12 (1991)

    S1.E12 ∙ Episode #1.12

    Tue, Jul 16, 1991
    Jim Davidson cues off with the questions as tonight's contestants compete for a chance to win the mystery star prize. Joining in the fun is an international line-up of snooker stars Ray Reardon from Wales, Tony Drago from Malta and Dennis Taylor from Northern Ireland. Keeping good-humoured order as usual is able-assistant and referee John 'Mr Trick Shot' Virgo.
    Jimmy White in Christmas Special (1991)

    S1.E13 ∙ Christmas Special

    Tue, Dec 24, 1991
    Jim Davidson welcomes three snooker giants, Stephen Hendry , Steve Davis and Jimmy White , who play for charity with celebrity contestants - the glamorous Linda Lusardi , former Coronation Street star Jean Alexander and entertainer Charlie Drake. With snooker virtuoso John Virgo.

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