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Alex Higgins

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Alex Higgins

Born March 18, 1949 · Belfast, Northern Ireland

Died July 24, 2010 · aged 61

Alex Higgins (18 March 1949 – 24 July 2010) was a Northern Irish professional snooker player and a two-time world champion who is remembered as one of the most iconic figures in the sport's history. Nicknamed 'Hurricane Higgins' for his rapid play and known as the 'People's Champion' for his popularity and charisma. He is often credited as a key factor in snooker's success as a mainstream televise…

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Jim Davidson's Snooker Balls-UpsJim Davidson's Snooker Balls-Ups · 1994
Jim Davidson's Snooker Balls-Ups
1994
MovieDocumentary
Jim Davidson looks back at some of the funniest moments in snooker and some of the best trick shots.
Alex Higgins: The People's ChampionAlex Higgins: The People's Champion · 2010
Alex Higgins: The People's Champion
★ 7.72010
MovieDocumentary
One man transfixed television viewers during snooker's golden age - Alex 'Hurricane' Higgins. This poignant documentary charts the remarkable rise and fall of the snooker genius, from his early days growing up in Belfast to his climb to the top of the sport as two-time world champion.
Wayne Dobson - A Kind of MagicWayne Dobson - A Kind of Magic · 1990
Wayne Dobson - A Kind of Magic
★ 9.01990
SeriesFamily
A Saturday evening magic show which ran from 1990 to 1992. Linda Lusardi starred with the host and was replaced by various guest stars for the third and final season. Each episode featured a number of close-up tricks and comedy sketches, before closing with a large scale illusion.

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