Bullseye (British game show)
game show in the United Kingdom
Bullseye is a British darts-themed television game show created by Andrew Wood. The show is currently presented by Andrew Flintoff and scorer/referee Richard Ashdown.
The original series aired on the ITV network and was produced by ATV in 1981, then by Central from 1982 until 1995. Jim Bowen presented the show during its initial 14-year run. A revival produced by Granada Yorkshire for the Challenge TV network, hosted by Dave Spikey, aired in 2006. A Christmas special, hosted by Flintoff, aired on ITV1 on 22 December 2024, with a full series following in 2025.
The show sports an animated mascot named Bully, an anthropomorphic large brown bull who wears a red and white striped shirt and blue trousers. Bullseye attracted audiences of up to 20 million viewers at its peak.
History
Bullseye was created and owned by Andrew Wood, who came up with the idea after research into aspects of game shows with mass appeal. Programme associates on the show were Mickey Brennan and Roger Edwards.
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