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Mar 29, 2023 · John Virgo will be involved with the BBC’s snooker coverage for the ‘foreseeable future’ having previously been told that his time in the commentary box was coming to an end.
- Phil Haigh
John Virgo (born 4 March 1946) is an English snooker commentator and former professional snooker player. Virgo won four professional titles, including the 1979 UK Championship, the 1980 Bombay International and the 1984 Premiere League.
Apr 29, 2022 · ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this year's World...
Oct 6, 2019 · Former snooker champion John Virgo would put up taxes for higher earners if he was made Chancellor of the Exchequer. The Big Break presenter thinks more money should be spent on public services.
Apr 29, 2022 · Snooker’s biggest tournaments will continue to be broadcast by BBC for another five years - but John Virgo and Dennis Taylor will leave the commentary team after the end of the 2022/23 season.
Apr 30, 2023 · John Virgo still regrets the TV cameras missed his greatest snooker triumph – but the nation’s favourite Crucible commentator has had a ball ever since. The news this year that the 77-year-old Virgo, due to be ditched by the BBC, had been given a reprieve was greeted with near-euphoria by his army of armchair fans.
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Mar 30, 2023 · The BBC have made a U-turn on John Virgo's future and told the legendary commentator he will be involved with their snooker coverage for the ‘foreseeable future’.
