It was, in many ways, sheer pot luck that snooker star John Virgo received a call from the BBC in 1990. The corporation had ...

John Virgo, who has died aged 79, was an accomplished snooker player who achieved wider fame as a commentator and television ...

Jim Davidson co-hosted the popular BBC programme, Big Break, alongside John Virgo, who the comedian and actor has paid ...

Following the sad news of John Virgo's death, the Mirror takes a look at what came next for the snooker legend and his costar ...

BBC snooker legend John Virgo has died at the age of 79, with tributes pouring in for the UK Championship winner and Big Break star.

‘What a character’: Jim Davidson leads tributes after death of snooker icon John Virgo - Virgo, a legend in snooker circles ...

TV star Jim Davidson has revealed details of Virgo's death early on Wednesday morning. The pair struck up an unlikely but ...

Big Break presenter John Virgo has died aged 79, with comedian Jim Davidson paying tribute to his 'great mate' after hosting ...

SNOOKER legend John Virgo had a gambling habit that was about to cost him his home and his marriage – then he got the job ...

BBC legend and former snooker player Virgo has passed away in Spain, his family have confirmed ...

Snooker player and commentator whose geniality behind the mic and on the BBC gameshow Big Break made him a popular figure ...

"Everyone at World Snooker Tour is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of legendary snooker player and broadcaster John ...