Many will remember Virgo most for his role on Big Break as the dry, sidekick to frontman Jim Davidson on the primetime BBC snooker-themed game show.

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

WHERE’s the cue ball going?!” It is a catchphrase that John Virgo probably said a million times into a microphone whenever he ...

The Englishman became one of the sport’s best-loved commentators, best known for his trademark cry of ‘Where’s the cue ball ...

Snooker great John Virgo, who won the UK Championship in 1979, enjoyed a long and storied career but was perhaps best known for his work as a broadcaster.

John Virgo has died aged 79, with his wife Rosie Ries saying she 'can't imagine life without him' just days before their 16th ...

Jim Davidson co-hosted the BBC's snooker programme 'Big Break' between 1991 and 2002 alongside John Virgo for over 200 ...

Snooker legend John Virgo's widow Rosie and other professionals have paid tribute to the iconic Big Break host and BBC ...

At the height of his fame, the legendary player and broadcaster was secretly spiralling into a £200,000 gambling addiction ...

John Virgo was an excellent snooker player, a hugely popular TV figure, and one of the great voices of his beloved sport.