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Season 2, Episode 24

New Year new show and we kick this episode off with another very special guest the UK's "King of Bling" Mr Bobby George.

Robert Francis George (born 16 December 1945) is now an English television presenter and former professional Darts player.

He is widely recognised as one of the game's biggest personalities, known for his flamboyant entrances in which the "King of Darts" makes his way to the stage bedecked in jewellery, wearing a crown and cloak and holding a candelabra to the Queen song "We Are the Champions"

Bobby took up darts at the very late age of 30, but quickly improved and Impressed, winning the first tournament he entered, and making his first appearance at the World Masters less than a year later. 

He has won several major tournaments, including the News of the World Championship twice once in 1979 and again in 1986, together with the Butlins Grand Masters in 1979 and again in 1980. Other titles include the North American Open in 1978, and he was WDF Europe Cup Champion in 1982 beating his mate Eric Bristow in the final.  

Bobby was the first player on television to gat an average over 100.

Today the boy's make the trip to his home "George House" and interview the great legend of British Darts and listen to some great storeys and tales of the day.

This is a great honest look on the darts scene of yesteryear and a great take on the game today, Please have a listen and we hope you enjoy, sorry we have had to add an adults only rating to this one as we didn't want to edit out some of the great tails.

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