Big Break to return after 24 years as BBC confirm brand-new co-hosts
Snooker-themed game show Big Break is to return for the first time in 24 years, with Paddy McGuinness and Stephen Hendry at the helm.
Big Break is to return for the first time in 24 years.
The BBC snooker game show ran from 1991 to 2002, co-hosted by Jim Davidson and late cue legend John Virgo - who died in February, aged 79 - at the helm.
BBC Daytime have announced a reboot of the famous series, which will be co-presented by Paddy McGuinness and snooker legend Stephen Hendry.
Paddy can't wait to front the new-look show.
He said: "I am absolutely delighted to be a part of Big Break.
"It is one of those shows everyone knows and loves so to be hosting it alongside legend Stephen Hendry will be something special. Bring it on!"
Stephen added: "Big Break was a unique mix of trick shots and great entertainment and I can't wait to be back at the table and bringing this incredible show to a whole new audience and who knows, we might inspire the next generation of snooker players to get into the sport."
The popular snooker-themed game show will return on BBC Two and iPlayer.
Paddy and Stephen will be joined in the studio by pro snooker players from around the world who will try to win cash prizes for contestants.
What's more, Stephen will show off some incredible trick shots - as John used to do during the show's initial run - and the BBC has vowed the revival will "stay true to the spirit of the original show".
The BBC has commissioned 20 30-minute episodes for the new run.
Rob Unsworth, Head of BBC Daytime and Early Peak Commissioning, added: "Snooker fans and pros alike have been calling for Big Break’s return, so we're excited to confirm they'll get their wish - and can even apply to take part.
"This revamp will showcase some of the game’s best known and up-and-coming faces, as well as tapping into the deep well of snooker fandom online and already on the BBC.
"The recent World Championships pulled in 120million viewing hours, so pairing upcoming live coverage with the new Big Break will mean audiences can come together with the whole family to enjoy more of what they want."
