Jocky Wilson
Biography
Jocky Wilson was a Scottish professional darts player, born on March 22, 1950, and passed away on March 24, 2012. He was a two-time World Professional Darts Champion, winning titles in 1982 and 1989, and is remembered for his unique playing style and significant contributions to the sport.
Known For & Full Filmography9 Titles
Drama Series - 2002, 16 episodes • as Self - Darts Player (archive footage)
Documentary series which ranges widely over Britain's social and cultural history, its narrative-led storytelling offering a richly immersive and varied window onto the past.
Drama Series - 1981, 16 episodes • as Self - Special Guest
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 was hosted by Jim Bowen.
Drama Series - 1979, 16 episodes • as Self
A comedy variety show featuring the double act of Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball.
Drama Series - 2012, 16 episodes • as Self (archive footage)
Sporting legends speak honestly and candidly about their careers, giving a fascinating insight into the mindset required to reach the very top of their game.
Movie - 2011, 2h 15m • as Self (archive footage)
Who is Jocky Wilson? 20 years ago every child in Kirkcaldy, on the east coast of Scotland, could answer this question. One of the best darts players ever, world champion in 1982 and 1989 - a national hero. But in '95 Jocky paid the price for his self destructive life style. In search of his myth, we follow the forces that shaped Jocky's hometown and its inhabitants as we discover lost memories of the man who once inspired the nation.
Drama Series - 1999, 16 episodes • as Self (archive footage)
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 their own skins. This BBC series takes the world's most infamous business battles or corporate takeover struggles and examines them in detail through the eyes of key decisions-makers, revealing the behind-the-scenes clashes of the business world.
Movie - 2015, 2h 15m • as Self (achieve footage)
Narrated by comedian Paddy McGuinness, here is a documentary celebrating 35 years of Bullseye featuring the hosts Jim Bowen and Tony Green with celebrity guests Linda Lusardi, Nick Hancock, Anne Diamond, David Baddiel, Katy Brand, Gary Wilmot, Frank Bruno, Tessa Sanderson and legendary dart players John Lowe, Eric Bristow and Bobby George.
Movie - 1985, 2h 15m • as Self
Double act Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball entertain us with their own unique brand of humour. The programmes feature various sketch shows along with many celebrity guests.
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Self (archive footage)
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 friends and darts contemporaries.