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Duration: 1 hour

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, and finally, his last days spent battling a terminal illness.

At times uplifting, but at other moments very sad - this is a rollercoaster journey charting the life of snooker's 'rock and roll star'.

Contributors include Jimmy White, Ronnie O'Sullivan, Dennis Taylor, Barry Hearn, Steve Davis, Ray Reardon and members of the Higgins family.

Last on

Sun 17 Apr 2011 19:00 BBC Two only on England, Northern Ireland, Scotland

Credits

Narrator
James Nesbitt
Participant
Jimmy White
Participant
Ronnie O'Sullivan
Participant
Dennis Taylor
Participant
Barry Hearn
Participant
Steve Davis
Participant
Ray Reardon
Director
Jason Bernard
Producer
Jason Bernard

Broadcasts

  • Wed 1 Sep 2010 21:00 BBC Two except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue)

  • Sun 26 Sep 2010 19:00 BBC Two except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue)

  • Sun 17 Apr 2011 19:00 BBC Two only on England, Northern Ireland, Scotland

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