Eric Bristow

Eric Bristow

Eric John Bristow, MBE (25 April 1957 – 5 April 2018), nicknamed "The Crafty Cockney", was an English professional darts player. He was ranked World No. 1 by the World Darts Federation a record five times, in 1980, 1981 and 1983–1985. He was a five-time World Champion, a five-time World Masters Champion a four-time World Cup singles champion and 2-time champion of the News of the World Darts Championship. He won 22 WDF and BDO Major titles and 70 career titles overall. In the 1980s, Bristow's skill and personality helped turn darts into a worldwide spectator sport. In 1993, Bristow was one of sixteen top players who broke away from the British Darts Organisation (BDO) to form their own organisation, which became the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC). He retired from competitive darts in 2007 and subsequently worked as a commentator and pundit on Sky Sports darts coverage. In the 1980s, Bristow came across Phil Taylor, then a raw darts talent in Stoke-on-Trent. He sponsored him with about £10,000 to fund his development in the game, on the understanding that the money would be repaid. Taylor went on to usurp his mentor as the greatest darts player ever, with Bristow often on the receiving end of his brilliance. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

  • Title: Eric Bristow
  • Popularity: 2.604
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1957-04-25
  • Place of Birth: Hackney, London, England, UK
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  • Also Known As: The Crafty Cockney, Eric Bristow MBE, Eric John Bristow
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Eric Bristow Movies

  • 2002
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    Phil Taylor: The Power and the Glory

    Phil Taylor: The Power and the Glory

    1 2002 HD

    A profile of 16-time world champion Phil Taylor, who is the most successful darts player of all time.

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  • 2019
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    Jocky Wilson Said

    Jocky Wilson Said

    1 2019 HD

    Rare archive footage and Jocky Wilson's own words tell the story of the rise and fall of a cult Scottish sportman. Featuring interviews with his...

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  • 1987
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    Toe the Oche

    Toe the Oche

    1 1987 HD

    Some of the best moments from televised darts 1983 - 1987.

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  • 2010
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    The World Of Phil Taylor

    The World Of Phil Taylor

    1 2010 HD

    Ahead of the World Darts Championship, we speak to defending champion Phil Taylor and take a close look at the 15-time winner's career.

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  • 1986
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    Eric Bristow: Arrogant, Irresponsible Genius

    Eric Bristow: Arrogant, Irresponsible Genius

    1 1986 HD

    Documentary about darts legend Eric Bristow.

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  • 2015
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    You Can't Beat a Bit of Bully

    You Can't Beat a Bit of Bully

    1 2015 HD

    Narrated by comedian Paddy McGuinness, here is a documentary celebrating 35 years of Bullseye featuring the hosts Jim Bowen and Tony Green with...

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  • 1989
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    Darts - The Crafty Cockney Way

    Darts - The Crafty Cockney Way

    1 1989 HD

    Eric Bristow gives his viewers and fans his top ten tips. Included in the programme are highlights from all of his world championship wins, and a...

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  • 2016
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    Greatest Ever Christmas Ads

    Greatest Ever Christmas Ads

    1 2016 HD

    Julian Clary revisits some of the most memorable festive adverts from cat food to Coca-Cola, stocking fillers to stock cubes, he recalls the good,...

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  • 2006
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    Darts Tarts – Welcome to my World

    Darts Tarts – Welcome to my World

    1 2006 HD

    Jacques Peretti sets out to find out what happened to the game that obsessed him as a kid. In this documentary, he presents an eye-opening account of...

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  • 2004
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    Sid Waddell's Wacky World of Darts

    Sid Waddell's Wacky World of Darts

    1 2004 HD

    Over the 21 years Sid Waddell has been commentating on this terrific sport, he has seen all the greatest matches, met the most amazing characters,...

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  • 2012
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    Special Report – The Voice of Darts

    Special Report – The Voice of Darts

    1 2012 HD

    Generations of sports fans loved listening to the lyricism and wit of the legendary Sid Waddell and on Christmas Day, Sky Sports News HD looked back...

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  • 2014
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    A Little Bit of Fry and Waddell

    A Little Bit of Fry and Waddell

    7 2014 HD

    Stephen Fry pays tribute to legendary darts commentator Sid Waddell. He discusses the time they spent together in the commentary box and also talks...

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  • 1983
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    Darts.... The John Lowe Way

    Darts.... The John Lowe Way

    1 1983 HD

    In this hour and a half, John Lowe explains everything related to the sport of darts, from the board to the darts to the correct throwing technique...

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  • 2003
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    Heartlands

    Heartlands

    6.1 2003 HD

    Gentle Colin 'Col' Lawes happily lead a quiet life, running a news agency with his soiled-rotten wife Sandra and playing competition darts in the...

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  • 1979
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    Arrows

    Arrows

    6 1979 HD

    In 1979 filmmaker John Samson went on the road with a 22-year-old Eric Bristow, one of the rising stars of British darts. This film depicts Bristow...

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  • 2016
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    House of Flying Arrows

    House of Flying Arrows

    6.2 2016 HD

    The popular rise of darts is charted in this pin-sharp documentary that follows the trajectory of arrows from local pub to beer-soaked arena....

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  • 2017
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    Das Leben der Darts-Legende Phil Taylor

    Das Leben der Darts-Legende Phil Taylor

    1 2017 HD

    Darts legend Phil Taylor: the complete documentation of his great career - Phil Taylor is the darts legend. SPORT1 accompanied him during his career...

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  • 2008
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    Eric Bristow's Golden Arrows

    Eric Bristow's Golden Arrows

    1 2008 HD

    Eric Bristow looks back on the players who shaped the most prominent decade of darts, the 1980s.

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  • 2013
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    The Power of Darts

    The Power of Darts

    1 2013 HD

    This documentary sheds light on the background of the famous, infamous Darts Split. Many dart players like Phil Taylor, Rod Harrington, Raymond van...

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  • 2002
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    The Story of Darts

    The Story of Darts

    1 2002 HD

    This documentary tells the complete story of darts from its early beginnings in English pubs in the Middle Ages right through to the dramatic...

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  • 1981
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    Bullseye

    Bullseye

    7.1 1981 HD

    Bullseye was a popular British television programme. It was first made for the ITV network by ATV in 1981, then by Central from 1982 until 1995, and...

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  • 1981
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    Bullseye

    Bullseye

    7.1 1981 HD

    Bullseye was a popular British television programme. It was first made for the ITV network by ATV in 1981, then by Central from 1982 until 1995, and...

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  • 2012
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    Sports Life Stories

    Sports Life Stories

    1 2012 HD

    Sporting legends speak honestly and candidly about their careers, giving a fascinating insight into the mindset required to reach the very top of...

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  • 2002
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    Timeshift

    Timeshift

    7 2002 HD

    Documentary series which ranges widely over Britain's social and cultural history, its narrative-led storytelling offering a richly immersive and...

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  • 1981
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    Never the Twain

    Never the Twain

    6.4 1981 HD

    Never the Twain is a British sitcom that ran for eleven series from 7 September 1981 to 9 October 1991. It was created by Johnnie Mortimer, and was...

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  • 2011
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    Pointless Celebrities

    Pointless Celebrities

    6.1 2011 HD

    Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman present a celebrity version of the general knowledge quiz in which contestants try to come up with the answers...

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  • 2016
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    The Sporting Mavericks

    The Sporting Mavericks

    1 2016 HD

    Documentary series looking at the maverick players from four sporting areas: Boxing, Snooker, Darts and Motorsport.

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  • 1999
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    Blood on the Carpet

    Blood on the Carpet

    1 1999 HD

    The business world can be a dangerous place. Corporate predators are on the prowl and fellow directors may even attempt a boardroom coup to save...

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  • 2013
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    60 Minutes Sports

    60 Minutes Sports

    1 2013 HD

    The first name in news magazines is now the last word in sports. The award-winning team behind 60 Minutes now turns its investigative eye towards the...

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  • 1979
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    The Paul Daniels Magic Show

    The Paul Daniels Magic Show

    7.5 1979 HD

    A British magic show and variety show that aired on BBC1 from 9 June 1979 to 18 June 1994. Daniels' assistant throughout the series was Debbie McGee,...

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  • 1981
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    Bullseye

    Bullseye

    7.1 1981 HD

    Bullseye was a popular British television programme. It was first made for the ITV network by ATV in 1981, then by Central from 1982 until 1995, and...

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  • 1981
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    Bullseye

    Bullseye

    7.1 1981 HD

    Bullseye was a popular British television programme. It was first made for the ITV network by ATV in 1981, then by Central from 1982 until 1995, and...

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  • 2008
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    New Kids on the Oche

    New Kids on the Oche

    1 2008 HD

    The show takes eight young darts hopefuls and offers them the chance to compete against each other to win a year’s sponsorship contract from...

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  • 1979
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    Bullseye

    Bullseye

    1 1979 HD

    Darts tournament in which 16 of the world's top darts players compete for the BBC2 Bullseye trophy.

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  • 1968
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    Sportsnight

    Sportsnight

    1 1968 HD

    Sportsnight was a midweek BBC television sports programme that ran from 1968 until 1997.

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  • 1981
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    Six Fifty-Five Special

    Six Fifty-Five Special

    1 1981 HD

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  • 1983
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    Leo Sayer

    Leo Sayer

    1 1983 HD

    Leo Sayer brings us new songs and old hits, with added glamour from his dancers Total Eclipse, in this series of six episodes, featuring guest stars.

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  • 1981
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    Punchlines

    Punchlines

    1 1981 HD

    Punchlines was a comedy game show series hosted by Lennie Bennett that was produced by LWT and aired on the ITV network from January 3, 1981 until...

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  • 1985
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    Super Gran

    Super Gran

    6.538 1985 HD

    Adapted from Forrest Wilson's books, the children's programme revolves around a grandmother with super powers and her arch nemesis, The Scunner...

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  • 2002
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    I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!

    I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!

    5.8 2002 HD

    Twelve celebrities are abandoned in the Australian jungle. In order to earn food, they must perform Bushtucker Trials which challenge them physically...

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