POPULAR TV show Big Break is set to return to our screens later this year – and new co-host Paddy McGuinness has treated fans ...

The BBC has announced the shock return of an iconic 90s snooker-themed game show. Big Break, which first aired in 1991 and ran until 2002, was originally hosted by Jim Davidson and John Virgo, who ...

BBC Daytime has announced the return of Big Break, the popular snooker-themed game show for BBC Two and iPlayer. The series will be reimagined for audiences and play alongside BBC Sport’s snooker ...

It was, in many ways, sheer pot luck that snooker star John Virgo received a call from the BBC in 1990. The corporation had been developing a snooker-themed quiz show called Big Break for years. But ...

Paddy McGuinness and seven-time world snooker champion Stephen Hendry front the show for BBC Two and iPlayer BBC Daytime has today announced the return of Big Break, the popular snooker-themed game ...

The hit 90s snooker-themed game show Big Break will return with broadcaster Paddy McGuinness and seven-time world snooker champion Stephen Hendry at the helm. The popular programme will return to BBC ...

Tue, May 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM UTC Jim Davidson and John Virgo presented the original version of Big Break (PA) The original format saw members of the public answer general knowledge questions while the ...

John Virgo, who has died aged 79, was an accomplished snooker player who achieved wider fame as a commentator and television personality, including appearing as a sidekick to Jim Davidson in the game ...