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Big Break

BBC One
on BBC One London

Jim Davidson hosts this new general knowledge game show in which international snooker stars play against the clock on behalf of contestants. Today's players are Stacey Hillyard, the world's No 1 female player; Willie Thorne, champion of maximum breaks; and Dennis Taylor, winner of the 1979 World Championship, the most watched snooker match of all time. Keeping Davidson in line and on cue is referee John 'Mr Trick Shot' Virgo.
CONTESTANTS: if you would like to take part, then send a large sae to: [address removed].

PICTURE STORY: page 75
TELETEXT SUBTITLES: page 888

Contributors

Presenter:
Jim Davidson
Snooker player:
Stacey Hillyard
Snooker player:
Willie Thorne
Snooker player:
Dennis Taylor
Referee:
John Virgo
Director:
Nick Hurran
Producer:
John Burrowes
Source: Radio Times

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