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Freddie Flintoff 'set to host Christmas special revival of beloved 1980s British gameshow' in first TV signing since horror Top Gear crash
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October 3, 2024
Freddie Flintoff is reportedly set to present a special episode of the beloved gameshow Bullseye for Christmas on ITV. The cricketing legend, 46, will take over the reins hosting the darts-themed show from the late comedian Jim Bowen, who famously presented the series during its initial run from 1981 until 1995. The British gameshow saw contestants competing in darts games and quizzes to win cash and prizes and featured an animated anthropomorphic bull named Bully as the mascot.
After 28 years off-screen, ITV bosses are considering a revival of the iconic 1980s game show, with a major television actor as the host.'
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January 6, 2024
After nearly three decades off air, ITV bosses are considering bringing an iconic 80s gameshow back to television screens, it has been announced. When it appeared on ITV from 1981 to 1995, it was made popular, before being revived on Challenge TV in 2006.