Jim Bowen (1937-2018)

The death has been announced of Jim Bowen best known as the host of the Darts based game show Bullseye. Even though he did not do well at school as boy he went into teacher training college after completing his National Service. He rose to the post of the deputy head by which time he had developed in theatrics which led to his stand up comedy career. After early TV appearance on the likes of Last of the Summer Wine and The Comedians Bowen would find his greatest fame as the host of Bullseye from between 1981 and 1995. Bowen would use such phases as 'You can't beat a bit of bully' as the show became a staple of early Sunday evenings. Jim Bowen will be remembered as one of the most enthusiastic game show hosts UK TV ever known.

Jim Bowen R. I. P.