Broadcaster and comedian Jim Bowen has died aged 80, his wife confirmed today
Jim Bowen, the presenter of the darts-based game show Bullseye in the ’80s and ’90s has died.
The Lancashire-born former deputy headmaster began his career as a stand-up comedian and rose to fame presenting Bullseye for 14 years between 1981 and 1995.
From the 1960s stand-up circuit, Bowen became a household name thanks to the game show and for his much-loved catchphrase “you can’t beat a bit of Bully”.
The show ran for 14 years and attracted a peak audience of 20 million people.
Bowen also played a number of roles in TV including in Muck and Brass, Jonathan Creek, The Grimleys, and as Hoss Cartwright in the second series of Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights.
He presented a live morning magazine programme on Radio Lancashire from 1999 to 2003.
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