Sid Waddell

Sid Waddell

Born: August 10, 1940
Died: August 11, 2012
in Alnwick, Northumberland, England, UK
Sid Waddell (10 August 1940 – 11 August 2012) was an English sports commentator and television personality. He was nicknamed the "Voice of Darts" due to his fame as a darts commentator, and worked for Granada, Yorkshire, BBC and Sky Sports. Due to his joke telling skills he was also nicknamed the Thief of Bad Gags, firstly by Dave Lanning. He was nominated for two prestigious awards for his work, and published several books.

Following his death on 11 August 2012, the day after his 72nd birthday, the decision was made to rename the PDC World Darts Championship trophy the Sid Waddell trophy from 2013. Waddell's funeral was held in Leeds on 22 August 2012. Before Waddell's funeral he was cremated earlier in the day in a private ceremony.

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Movies for Sid Waddell...

Jocky Wilson Said
Title: Jocky Wilson Said
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: May 15, 2019
Type: Movie
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.
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House of Flying Arrows
Title: House of Flying Arrows
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 14, 2016
Type: Movie
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. Featuring archive footage, behind-the-scenes access and interviews with current darting personalities such as Michael van Gerwen, Gary Anderson and Raymond van Barneveld, the film traces the sport's evolution from humble beginnings through to the glamorous heyday of the 1980s and on into the lucrative professional era.
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Title: The Sporting Mavericks
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: March 31, 2016
Type: TV
Documentary series looking at the maverick players from four sporting areas: Boxing, Snooker, Darts and Motorsport.
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Michael Van Gerwen - The Best Darts Player in The World
Title: Michael Van Gerwen - The Best Darts Player in The World
Character: Self (voice) (archive footage)
Released: December 16, 2014
Type: Movie
A documentary about the Number 1 of Darts, Michael van Gerwen.
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A Little Bit of Fry and Waddell
Title: A Little Bit of Fry and Waddell
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: May 20, 2014
Type: Movie
Stephen Fry pays tribute to legendary darts commentator Sid Waddell. He discusses the time they spent together in the commentary box and also talks to Phil Taylor and Sid's son Dan.
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Special Report – The Voice of Darts
Title: Special Report – The Voice of Darts
Character: Self - The Voice of Darts (archive footage)
Released: December 25, 2012
Type: Movie
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 at his extraordinary life in Special Report – The Voice of Darts.
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Title: Sports Life Stories
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 23, 2012
Type: TV
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.
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The World Of Phil Taylor
Title: The World Of Phil Taylor
Character: Self (voice)
Released: December 1, 2010
Type: Movie
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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Darts Players' Wives
Title: Darts Players' Wives
Character: Self
Released: January 18, 2005
Type: Movie
These women are the unsung heroes of the sport. They keep the show on the road and their men at the oche! They always give 180%, without them the players would be lost and darts would be... just another game.
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Sid Waddell's Wacky World of Darts
Title: Sid Waddell's Wacky World of Darts
Character: Self
Released: September 6, 2004
Type: Movie
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, and witnessed some unbelievable scenes. This movie is his ultimate collection of these hugely enjoyable moments, and makes for great family entertaiment.
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Title: Timeshift
Character: Self - Darts Commentator (archive footage)
Released: October 10, 2002
Type: TV
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.
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Phil Taylor: The Power and the Glory
Title: Phil Taylor: The Power and the Glory
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: March 31, 2002
Type: Movie
A profile of 16-time world champion Phil Taylor, who is the most successful darts player of all time.
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Title: Soccer AM
Released: August 12, 1995
Type: TV
Soccer AM is a British Saturday-morning football-based comedy/talk show, predominantly based around the Premier League. Originally presented by Jane Hoffen, Gary Stevens and Russ Williams, they lasted just a year before Helen Chamberlain and Tim Lovejoy replaced them, where Lovejoy served for over a decade. He has since been replaced by Andy Goldstein and, more recently, Max Rushden. The show has been aired on Sky Sports 2 each Saturday morning of the football season since 1995 from 7:00am or 9:00am to noon originally and currently between 10:00am and 12:00pm. In early 2009, the 500th episode was broadcast. Although the show is filmed live from 2010 it has been broadcast on a momentary delay due to bad language and/or inappropriate content from certain guests. The show's current sponsor is Procter & Gamble through their Head & Shoulders brand. The show was previously sponsored by Frijj, a brand of milkshake, after Dairy Crest signed a £2 million sponsorship deal. Parts of the show have remained since the beginning, whilst new items have been introduced each season. In that respect, it is almost the same every week, the difference being new football footage and comedy skits. Every week sees a new group of celebrity guests, generally featuring at least one footballer who is free on the Saturday, and a mix of musicians, TV personalities, and other sportsmen.
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Darts - The Crafty Cockney Way
Title: Darts - The Crafty Cockney Way
Character: Self (voice) (achieve footage)
Released: January 1, 1989
Type: Movie
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 nailbiting 1989 final between Eric Bristow and Jocky Wilson.
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Title: Six Fifty-Five Special
Character: Self
Released: July 13, 1981
Type: TV
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Title: Bullseye
Character: Self - Commentator
Released: May 4, 1979
Type: TV
Darts tournament in which 16 of the world's top darts players compete for the BBC2 Bullseye trophy.
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Title: Sportsnight
Character: Self - Commentator
Released: September 12, 1968
Type: TV
Sportsnight was a midweek BBC television sports programme that ran from 1968 until 1997.