Bullseye host Bowen dies aged 80

0 Comedian and TV presenter Jim Bowen was previously a deputy headmaster Comedian and former Bullseye presenter Jim Bowen has died aged 80 following a battle with ill health.

The TV star – who presented the darts-based game show in the 1980s and 1990s – died yesterday with his wife Phyllis by his side.

The Lancashire-born star was best known for his role as the genial host of Bullseye, which aired for 14 years from 1981 until 1995 and was watched by mroe than 12 million viewers.

The programme, which also obtained cult status among university students, saw Bowen spout his popular catchphrases “super, smashing, great” and “now look what you could have won”.

The former comedian was previously a deputy headmaster.

In 2011, Bowen, also known as Alf in the Tetley Bitter adverts, said he had learned to “appreciate all the things in life” after suffering two strokes.

He is survived by his wife Phyllis and their two children.