1 00:00:29,200 --> 00:00:31,560 48. 4 00:01:07,600 --> 00:01:09,680 You call it the luck of the Irish. 5 00:01:18,840 --> 00:01:22,599 I'm exactly what the game needs. I'm an entertainer. 6 00:01:22,600 --> 00:01:25,319 I'm always conscious of the man in the street who pays a fiver, 7 00:01:25,320 --> 00:01:28,479 and that man wants to see fast play. 8 00:01:28,480 --> 00:01:30,839 If I can help someone escape that dreary, 9 00:01:30,840 --> 00:01:35,399 working-class environment, then that's not a bad thing, is it? 10 00:01:35,400 --> 00:01:39,720 You just get my name right in the papers, it's Alexander the Great. 11 00:01:41,480 --> 00:01:44,879 I thought we agreed on Hurricane. Hurricane Higgins. 13 00:01:56,440 --> 00:01:58,759 Just there, on the left. 14 00:01:58,760 --> 00:02:02,919 Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome to the Pot Black studio, 15 00:02:02,920 --> 00:02:07,560 the 1972 world snooker champion, Alex "Hurricane" Higgins. 16 00:02:17,160 --> 00:02:22,439 Excuse me, Mr Higgins. Mr Higgins! It's just we do have a dress code. 17 00:02:22,440 --> 00:02:24,479 I know you do, Ted, and I'd love to wear that, 18 00:02:24,480 --> 00:02:26,879 but I can't do the tie on account of my neck disease. 19 00:02:26,880 --> 00:02:29,519 You do know I have a neck disease, don't you? 20 00:02:29,520 --> 00:02:33,679 It's the same one that afflicts the violinists. I have a doctor's note. 21 00:02:33,680 --> 00:02:35,800 Come on in, you can read it for yourself. 22 00:02:41,400 --> 00:02:46,279 Mr Higgins, I must ask you not to urinate in the sink. 24 00:02:49,840 --> 00:02:54,240 Forgive me, Ted. I'd introduce you, but I don't know their names. 25 00:02:55,880 --> 00:02:59,999 Two girls, straight off the streets of Birmingham. He's banned. 28 00:03:27,200 --> 00:03:28,720 Excuse me. 29 00:03:31,360 --> 00:03:32,680 Excuse me. 30 00:03:34,320 --> 00:03:36,599 I was wondering if you might provide me with some 31 00:03:36,600 --> 00:03:40,760 information about the tables and the facilities in this establishment. 32 00:03:44,160 --> 00:03:48,279 You know, what the, er, pockets are like and the, er, 33 00:03:48,280 --> 00:03:50,040 and the... the slate. 34 00:03:53,080 --> 00:03:55,680 Do you need me to call your mum? 35 00:03:57,360 --> 00:03:58,840 And what about the mat? 37 00:04:05,160 --> 00:04:07,200 How are you? 38 00:04:09,280 --> 00:04:13,839 - Hi, Alex. - Hi, how are you? You look beautiful. - Thank you. 39 00:04:13,840 --> 00:04:15,919 Thank you. 40 00:04:15,920 --> 00:04:17,800 Hi, Alex. 42 00:04:48,960 --> 00:04:51,559 Alex Higgins. 43 00:04:51,560 --> 00:04:53,480 Hurricane Higgins? 44 00:04:56,240 --> 00:04:57,360 The snooker player? 45 00:04:58,600 --> 00:05:00,200 What's snooker? 46 00:05:02,880 --> 00:05:04,240 Excuse me. 47 00:05:07,800 --> 00:05:10,360 Please, what's your name? 50 00:05:34,920 --> 00:05:39,959 - What are you doing? - I don't know, he's been at it about an hour. 51 00:05:39,960 --> 00:05:41,480 - Is this the lad? - Yeah. 52 00:05:42,840 --> 00:05:44,719 God, he's pale, isn't he? 53 00:05:44,720 --> 00:05:48,119 I bet he gets sunburnt when he opens the fridge. 54 00:05:48,120 --> 00:05:49,799 He's thin and all. 55 00:05:49,800 --> 00:05:52,320 I've seen more meat on Linda McCartney's fork. 56 00:05:56,000 --> 00:05:57,679 He doesn't say much, does he? 57 00:05:57,680 --> 00:06:00,319 He's like Marcel Marceau in a library. 58 00:06:00,320 --> 00:06:03,320 Parlez-vous the English, senorita? 59 00:06:06,040 --> 00:06:09,639 Sorry, Mr Hearn. I did find your jokes very funny, 60 00:06:09,640 --> 00:06:13,199 but I like to concentrate when I'm practising. 61 00:06:13,200 --> 00:06:17,199 - Do you want a drink, Davis? It is Steve Davis, isn't it? - Yes. 62 00:06:17,200 --> 00:06:19,679 Yes, it is, Mr Hearn. That's very kind. Milk, please. 63 00:06:19,680 --> 00:06:22,520 - Cold milk is fine. - What, you don't drink? 64 00:06:24,040 --> 00:06:25,479 I like an eggnog. 65 00:06:25,480 --> 00:06:27,520 You know, at Christmas and... 66 00:06:29,000 --> 00:06:30,839 No, actually, I don't like it. 67 00:06:30,840 --> 00:06:33,639 What do you do, then? Apart from snooker? 68 00:06:33,640 --> 00:06:38,039 Smoke? Gamble? Drugs? Girls? 69 00:06:38,040 --> 00:06:41,199 Boys? Inflatable dolls? 70 00:06:41,200 --> 00:06:45,159 - I play mental chess. - Is he any good? 71 00:06:45,160 --> 00:06:47,639 I don't know, boss, I can't play mental chess. 72 00:06:47,640 --> 00:06:51,799 - No, at snooker, you wally! - Oh, yeah. 73 00:06:51,800 --> 00:06:53,640 He'll beat anyone who walks in that door. 75 00:06:59,480 --> 00:07:00,999 Lynn! 76 00:07:01,000 --> 00:07:02,799 Lynn! 77 00:07:02,800 --> 00:07:04,759 Lynn. 78 00:07:04,760 --> 00:07:07,559 - I tried phoning. - I know. 20 times. 79 00:07:07,560 --> 00:07:11,160 I'm not great with the phone. I thought I'd charm you in person. 80 00:07:12,640 --> 00:07:15,039 Look, I'm sorry about the other night. 81 00:07:15,040 --> 00:07:16,679 I'm not really like that. 82 00:07:16,680 --> 00:07:19,959 Really? That's not what I've heard. 83 00:07:19,960 --> 00:07:24,159 I'm sometimes like that, but I can tell you deserve better. 84 00:07:24,160 --> 00:07:26,439 Let me take you out. 85 00:07:26,440 --> 00:07:28,360 What's the worst that can happen? 86 00:07:39,200 --> 00:07:43,359 Now, the trick is, keep the bottom one still 87 00:07:43,360 --> 00:07:46,399 and get the top one to pinch the food together. 88 00:07:46,400 --> 00:07:47,640 Like this. 89 00:07:55,040 --> 00:07:56,999 I don't think these are proper chopsticks. 91 00:08:02,560 --> 00:08:05,959 That's me. Winning my first tournament. 92 00:08:05,960 --> 00:08:07,279 I know. 93 00:08:07,280 --> 00:08:09,160 I haven't changed a bit. 94 00:08:12,560 --> 00:08:16,479 - Sandy? That's a girl's name. - That's what my big sisters call me. 95 00:08:16,480 --> 00:08:21,039 - They look like they can keep you out of trouble. - I wish. 96 00:08:21,040 --> 00:08:23,519 - No, I'm always on the road. - Don't tell me. 97 00:08:23,520 --> 00:08:27,080 - Hurricane Higgins gets lonely. - It's not all razzmatazz, Lynn. 98 00:08:28,560 --> 00:08:31,479 I can be playing in front of 1,000 people, 99 00:08:31,480 --> 00:08:34,119 all the people at home watching on the telly. 100 00:08:34,120 --> 00:08:35,679 But I'm a snooker player. 101 00:08:35,680 --> 00:08:37,800 In the end, you're always on your own. 102 00:08:40,960 --> 00:08:42,959 Me mates were right. 103 00:08:42,960 --> 00:08:45,760 Hurricane Higgins is a right flash bastard. 104 00:08:49,600 --> 00:08:51,720 But I like Alex Higgins. 105 00:08:55,360 --> 00:08:56,559 Come on. 106 00:08:56,560 --> 00:08:58,720 Where are we going? 108 00:09:28,160 --> 00:09:30,039 Here he is - the man of the moment. 109 00:09:30,040 --> 00:09:31,559 The Hurricane in Romford! 110 00:09:31,560 --> 00:09:33,039 Get this man a drink. 111 00:09:33,040 --> 00:09:35,959 - Thanks for coming down, Alex, I really appreciate it. - Pint of lager. 112 00:09:35,960 --> 00:09:38,319 It'll do wonders for the kid. He's good, but he's green, 113 00:09:38,320 --> 00:09:40,479 especially in front of top players like yourself. 114 00:09:40,480 --> 00:09:42,199 Baz, it'll be difficult for me 115 00:09:42,200 --> 00:09:44,119 to play snooker with your head up my jacksie. 116 00:09:44,120 --> 00:09:45,999 Noted. Noted. 117 00:09:46,000 --> 00:09:48,599 Here he is. Davis! 118 00:09:48,600 --> 00:09:49,640 Davis! 119 00:10:01,880 --> 00:10:04,200 Come on, Steve! 120 00:10:20,800 --> 00:10:25,080 What happened? Did a carrot fuck a snail... up the arse? 121 00:10:35,120 --> 00:10:37,440 - Yes! - Go on! 122 00:10:43,280 --> 00:10:44,680 - Yes! - Yes! 123 00:10:46,640 --> 00:10:50,199 You know, Baz, I'm sorry, but I can't keep my eyes open. 124 00:10:50,200 --> 00:10:54,959 What do you say we make this interesting? 125 00:10:54,960 --> 00:10:56,720 If you say so, Alex. 126 00:11:06,520 --> 00:11:08,920 Looks like I've found my game but lost my hearing. 127 00:11:10,880 --> 00:11:12,519 Sorry, Barry, that's a lot of money. 128 00:11:12,520 --> 00:11:15,120 Don't you worry, you're not going to lose. OK? 129 00:11:16,960 --> 00:11:18,679 Yes! 130 00:11:18,680 --> 00:11:20,759 Go on, my son. Come on. 131 00:11:20,760 --> 00:11:22,439 Come on! 134 00:11:39,880 --> 00:11:41,679 Yes! 136 00:11:49,360 --> 00:11:52,679 What did I tell ya? I said he'd do it, didn't I? 137 00:11:52,680 --> 00:11:54,160 You owe me 40. 138 00:11:56,240 --> 00:11:57,919 Cheers. 139 00:11:57,920 --> 00:12:00,919 Well done. We'll have a drink later to celebrate. 140 00:12:00,920 --> 00:12:02,719 So, what do you think of the lad? 141 00:12:02,720 --> 00:12:05,439 I don't. I'd have killed him in a proper match. 142 00:12:05,440 --> 00:12:07,919 Without this bunch of hooligans, I mean. 143 00:12:07,920 --> 00:12:10,479 This place is a fucking disgrace. 144 00:12:10,480 --> 00:12:15,039 That top cushion has got more bounce than a pair of Page 3 tits. 145 00:12:15,040 --> 00:12:17,080 Thanks for coming, Alex. 146 00:12:19,960 --> 00:12:22,199 Get that man a pint! 147 00:12:22,200 --> 00:12:24,719 Of milk! And make it gold top! 149 00:12:26,720 --> 00:12:29,319 Taxi for the Hurricane! 151 00:12:35,400 --> 00:12:38,679 I've been waiting a long time to meet a man like you, Davis. 152 00:12:38,680 --> 00:12:41,639 I bet that's something you don't hear very often. 154 00:12:43,320 --> 00:12:47,919 You see, I think snooker is going to be big. Properly big. 155 00:12:47,920 --> 00:12:50,079 Bigger even than wrestling. 156 00:12:50,080 --> 00:12:52,719 I'm being serious. 157 00:12:52,720 --> 00:12:54,999 And I want us to go into partnership together. 158 00:12:55,000 --> 00:12:58,079 We can be like Giant Haystacks and Big Daddy. 159 00:12:58,080 --> 00:13:02,239 Do you mean, like, what, 50/50? 160 00:13:02,240 --> 00:13:05,719 Jesus, Davis! I was only going to take ten. 161 00:13:05,720 --> 00:13:08,199 I think you'd better let me do the haggling from now on. 162 00:13:08,200 --> 00:13:12,759 Look, you just pot the balls, and I'll take care of everything else. 163 00:13:12,760 --> 00:13:14,759 Everything what else? 164 00:13:14,760 --> 00:13:17,439 I'm going to make you - and me - 165 00:13:17,440 --> 00:13:19,800 very, very rich. 166 00:13:20,840 --> 00:13:22,080 How's that sound? 167 00:13:27,560 --> 00:13:31,199 Jesus, Davis, it's like strangling a lettuce. 168 00:13:31,200 --> 00:13:33,040 Come here, you big nugget. 169 00:13:34,200 --> 00:13:36,000 I hope that's your snooker cue. 170 00:13:38,280 --> 00:13:39,840 Ha-ha-ha! 171 00:13:40,840 --> 00:13:43,759 That's it! That's what the grannies like to see. 172 00:13:43,760 --> 00:13:47,399 A nice, clean-cut, well-dressed young man... 173 00:13:47,400 --> 00:13:49,319 - bending over a table. - Barry... 174 00:13:49,320 --> 00:13:53,759 Come on, princess, give us a twirl, show us what you got back there. 175 00:13:53,760 --> 00:13:55,799 No. Something's not right. 176 00:13:55,800 --> 00:13:59,159 Spiros. Can you try him in a different pair of socks, please? 177 00:13:59,160 --> 00:14:02,119 'It's about nine o'clock, people have been queuing 178 00:14:02,120 --> 00:14:04,879 'outside, and the queue was stretching way down the street, 179 00:14:04,880 --> 00:14:07,359 'and it's a very busy scene inside the Crucible. 180 00:14:07,360 --> 00:14:10,399 'And it's that, I think, because all the nine players, who are left 181 00:14:10,400 --> 00:14:12,919 'in this championship, are all playing matches today, 182 00:14:12,920 --> 00:14:14,279 'and this is very important. 183 00:14:14,280 --> 00:14:15,679 'Let's take a look at the line-up 184 00:14:15,680 --> 00:14:18,239 'of the championship as it stands at the moment.' 185 00:14:18,240 --> 00:14:21,999 Jesus, Bill, did you not get those Jane Fonda videos I sent? 186 00:14:22,000 --> 00:14:25,959 - Kiss my ass. - Come on, I'll introduce you. 187 00:14:25,960 --> 00:14:30,079 Kirk Stevens, lock up your daughters. 188 00:14:30,080 --> 00:14:33,080 Tony Knowles, lock up your wife. 189 00:14:34,160 --> 00:14:38,119 Oh, Cliff Thorburn, lock up your mam. 190 00:14:38,120 --> 00:14:40,719 And Dennis Taylor, lock up your granny! 191 00:14:40,720 --> 00:14:46,159 This is Jimmy White - the whirlwind amateur world champion, 192 00:14:46,160 --> 00:14:50,319 who, one day, when I've retired, will be the Embassy World Champion. 193 00:14:50,320 --> 00:14:51,559 What have you got a cigar for? 194 00:14:51,560 --> 00:14:53,519 He doesn't look old enough to buy cigarettes! 195 00:14:53,520 --> 00:14:56,600 - I've just become a dad. - Yeah! 196 00:14:58,480 --> 00:15:00,159 Jesus! 197 00:15:00,160 --> 00:15:03,079 What did Barry do to you? 198 00:15:03,080 --> 00:15:05,319 You look like... an undertaker. 199 00:15:05,320 --> 00:15:07,279 No, you don't. 200 00:15:07,280 --> 00:15:08,919 He looks like the cadaver. 202 00:15:11,000 --> 00:15:14,439 I was told that they had... asteroids in here. 203 00:15:14,440 --> 00:15:15,959 Asteroids? 204 00:15:15,960 --> 00:15:19,279 Isn't that what you had, Dennis? Didn't they give you a cream for it? 206 00:15:23,040 --> 00:15:25,159 I'll have a pint. Jimmy, what do you want? 207 00:15:25,160 --> 00:15:27,159 Er, lager, please. 208 00:15:27,160 --> 00:15:30,119 'Alex Higgins, '72 champion, 209 00:15:30,120 --> 00:15:33,680 'against Steve Davis, the new sensation of the snooker world. 210 00:15:39,720 --> 00:15:43,119 'From Belfast, the quickest potter on the planet, 211 00:15:43,120 --> 00:15:47,159 'please welcome to the Crucible, Alex "Hurricane" Higgins.' 212 00:15:47,160 --> 00:15:49,360 We're not in Romford now. 214 00:16:03,080 --> 00:16:05,999 'For his first appearance in a world championship quarterfinal, 215 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:09,439 'from London, please welcome Steve Davis.' 216 00:16:09,440 --> 00:16:11,120 Go on, my son. 218 00:16:22,640 --> 00:16:25,319 'Well, Steve Davis had a go there. 219 00:16:25,320 --> 00:16:28,280 'And I'm afraid it's going to be very costly for him.' 221 00:16:46,160 --> 00:16:48,440 'That slight upset has upset Steve.' 224 00:17:02,160 --> 00:17:03,760 Come on! 225 00:17:06,040 --> 00:17:09,160 'A terrific performance by Alex Higgins. 226 00:17:14,960 --> 00:17:17,799 'Arrogant and box-office snooker by Alex Higgins. 227 00:17:17,800 --> 00:17:19,559 'Absolutely brilliant.' 228 00:17:19,560 --> 00:17:21,519 'Alex is such a talented player. 229 00:17:21,520 --> 00:17:23,799 'There stands the world trophy. 230 00:17:23,800 --> 00:17:26,600 'That, together with £15,000.' 231 00:17:32,680 --> 00:17:34,600 Good luck. 232 00:17:38,480 --> 00:17:40,159 May the best man win. 233 00:17:40,160 --> 00:17:41,879 Awful gracious of you, Grinder, 234 00:17:41,880 --> 00:17:44,239 but at least let's go through the motions. 235 00:17:44,240 --> 00:17:47,919 'So please put your hands together for Cliff Thorburn! 236 00:17:47,920 --> 00:17:50,439 'And looking to win his second world crown, 237 00:17:50,440 --> 00:17:55,960 'from Northern Ireland, please welcome Alex "Hurricane" Higgins!' 238 00:18:03,480 --> 00:18:05,399 'So Alex goes into the lead. 239 00:18:05,400 --> 00:18:10,039 'In a very favourable position indeed. 241 00:18:11,600 --> 00:18:14,560 'Beautifully controlled. 242 00:18:17,320 --> 00:18:19,079 'That's a beautiful shot.' 243 00:18:19,080 --> 00:18:21,159 That's kamikaze snooker! 244 00:18:21,160 --> 00:18:22,640 I know. 245 00:18:23,800 --> 00:18:24,960 Magic, innit? 246 00:18:28,400 --> 00:18:31,079 - Ooh! - 'That was a leap of the ball...' 247 00:18:31,080 --> 00:18:32,319 What'd he take that on for? 248 00:18:32,320 --> 00:18:34,639 What does he think this is? Mission: Impossible? 249 00:18:34,640 --> 00:18:36,399 ♪ Boom-boom boom-boom... ♪ 250 00:18:36,400 --> 00:18:41,079 "This snooker player will self-destruct in five minutes." 251 00:18:41,080 --> 00:18:43,999 'And Alex watching every stroke. 252 00:18:44,000 --> 00:18:48,960 'Surely seeing the world title run away from him.' 254 00:18:57,080 --> 00:18:58,719 Come on, Cliff! 255 00:18:58,720 --> 00:19:03,079 'He just wants this frame to become World Snooker Champion. 256 00:19:03,080 --> 00:19:06,599 'And that shot must truly sadden the heart... ' 257 00:19:06,600 --> 00:19:08,480 Alex! 258 00:19:11,720 --> 00:19:13,639 He blew it! 259 00:19:13,640 --> 00:19:17,439 Playing to the gallery like there's an audience award for the best shot. 260 00:19:17,440 --> 00:19:20,359 You can't take a round of applause to the bank. 261 00:19:20,360 --> 00:19:22,559 He's like a little boy lost. 262 00:19:22,560 --> 00:19:27,559 He's desperate for approval. Emotion, Davis, is the enemy of success. 263 00:19:27,560 --> 00:19:29,919 - OK, boss. - Good. 264 00:19:29,920 --> 00:19:31,440 But we can do better. 265 00:19:33,400 --> 00:19:38,239 We need to create an aura of invincibility around you. 266 00:19:38,240 --> 00:19:40,359 Right, bear with me, Davis. 267 00:19:40,360 --> 00:19:42,039 I want you to sit up on that seat 268 00:19:42,040 --> 00:19:44,599 like you're on a khazi, doing your business. 269 00:19:44,600 --> 00:19:46,120 Come on! 270 00:19:51,440 --> 00:19:55,239 That's how you should sit when you're in tournaments, right? 271 00:19:55,240 --> 00:19:57,279 Cross your legs a little bit. 272 00:19:57,280 --> 00:19:59,359 - What, have I finished on the khazi now? - Yeah. 273 00:19:59,360 --> 00:20:03,359 Yeah. Look, you're there, all right? 274 00:20:03,360 --> 00:20:05,199 You're at the Crucible. 275 00:20:05,200 --> 00:20:06,719 Yeah? 276 00:20:06,720 --> 00:20:08,119 Picture it. 277 00:20:08,120 --> 00:20:10,799 Last frame. OK? 278 00:20:10,800 --> 00:20:13,399 Everybody's waiting for you to make the shot. 279 00:20:13,400 --> 00:20:15,999 OK? You're thinking it through, thinking it through. 280 00:20:16,000 --> 00:20:17,879 Open your eyes. 281 00:20:17,880 --> 00:20:21,159 I want you to feel like you've seen a lot of trauma. 282 00:20:21,160 --> 00:20:24,359 But I don't want to see your thoughts, I want to see nothing. 283 00:20:24,360 --> 00:20:26,999 Just eyes. Dead. 284 00:20:27,000 --> 00:20:28,880 That's my boy. Good. 285 00:20:31,640 --> 00:20:32,680 OK. 286 00:20:40,680 --> 00:20:43,720 You need something else. You need a drink. 287 00:20:48,600 --> 00:20:49,839 No. No, no, no, no. 288 00:20:49,840 --> 00:20:53,759 Look, it's not a cup of warm milk before bedtime. 289 00:20:53,760 --> 00:20:55,399 It's a weapon. 290 00:20:55,400 --> 00:20:57,679 No, no, no. Don't gulp it. 291 00:20:57,680 --> 00:20:59,160 Just... just sip it. 292 00:21:00,440 --> 00:21:03,079 Don't sip it either. 293 00:21:03,080 --> 00:21:05,160 - What else is there? - OK. 294 00:21:10,360 --> 00:21:12,279 Just pick it up. 295 00:21:12,280 --> 00:21:15,080 Put it to your lips and then put it back down again. 296 00:21:21,400 --> 00:21:23,080 - Why? - I don't know. 297 00:21:24,080 --> 00:21:25,520 But it's terrifying. 298 00:21:26,840 --> 00:21:29,879 Er... won't the other players just think I'm a wally? 299 00:21:29,880 --> 00:21:32,199 No, Davis, they won't. 300 00:21:32,200 --> 00:21:35,439 They'll think you're a total arsehole. 301 00:21:35,440 --> 00:21:38,519 And that... is what we want. 302 00:21:38,520 --> 00:21:41,080 Think of it as... mental snooker. 304 00:22:00,880 --> 00:22:02,839 No, it was luck, Thorburn, 305 00:22:02,840 --> 00:22:05,599 that's what it was. You got lucky today. 306 00:22:05,600 --> 00:22:08,639 That referee's always hated me. They all hate me. 307 00:22:08,640 --> 00:22:09,959 - You fucking cheat! - 'Alex...' 308 00:22:09,960 --> 00:22:12,279 Don't you FUCKING hang up on me! 309 00:22:12,280 --> 00:22:15,159 Alex, what are you doing? Alex, stop it! 310 00:22:15,160 --> 00:22:16,239 Alex! 311 00:22:16,240 --> 00:22:17,839 Alex, listen to me! 312 00:22:17,840 --> 00:22:20,879 Listen, it's all right! 313 00:22:20,880 --> 00:22:22,439 Alex! 314 00:22:22,440 --> 00:22:23,960 It's all right. 315 00:22:25,000 --> 00:22:26,919 Alex, listen to me, listen. 316 00:22:26,920 --> 00:22:29,999 Listen, there's always next year, OK? 317 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:31,799 It's all right. 319 00:22:34,200 --> 00:22:40,679 'Steve Davis, making his debut in a big-time championship... 320 00:22:40,680 --> 00:22:44,359 'the first time he's appeared in a final... 321 00:22:44,360 --> 00:22:47,960 'is about to don the crown of UK champion.' 322 00:22:49,920 --> 00:22:54,079 - 'Steve Davis commands...' - 'He's become a feared player...' 323 00:22:54,080 --> 00:22:55,919 'It is more a game of pressure now.' 324 00:22:55,920 --> 00:22:58,159 'There's no way that anyone can stop him.' 325 00:22:58,160 --> 00:23:01,159 Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome 326 00:23:01,160 --> 00:23:05,040 world number one and Romford's own, Steve Davis! 327 00:23:13,200 --> 00:23:14,440 This way, please, Steve. 328 00:23:15,840 --> 00:23:21,159 And his opponent this afternoon is the Croydon Echo letter-writing competition winner, 329 00:23:21,160 --> 00:23:24,519 he's a smashing kid with a highest break of 16, 330 00:23:24,520 --> 00:23:27,519 please welcome Matthew Harrison. 332 00:23:36,560 --> 00:23:38,280 Hello, nice to meet you. 333 00:23:40,400 --> 00:23:43,359 - Would you make a call for me, please? - Heads. - It is a head. 334 00:23:43,360 --> 00:23:44,959 Matthew Harrison to break. 335 00:23:44,960 --> 00:23:46,880 Go on, Matthew. 336 00:23:55,560 --> 00:23:57,760 Good break. Well done. 337 00:23:59,480 --> 00:24:01,160 Well done, very good. 338 00:24:05,400 --> 00:24:07,159 One. 339 00:24:07,160 --> 00:24:10,400 It looks like he can play, Matthew. 340 00:24:12,880 --> 00:24:14,520 Eight. 341 00:24:19,880 --> 00:24:21,400 56. 342 00:24:25,400 --> 00:24:26,920 102. 343 00:24:32,680 --> 00:24:35,560 134 and the frame, Steve Davis. 344 00:24:37,240 --> 00:24:38,639 Can you look this way, please? 345 00:24:38,640 --> 00:24:41,559 There is no-one around who can concentrate for long enough 346 00:24:41,560 --> 00:24:44,840 to be a threat to my dominating major tournaments for years to come. 347 00:24:47,120 --> 00:24:50,199 'A very good morning. Yes, it is a little early, but believe it or not, 348 00:24:50,200 --> 00:24:53,439 'they are already playing snooker here on this Monday 349 00:24:53,440 --> 00:24:57,199 'at the Embassy World Professional Championships in Sheffield. 350 00:24:57,200 --> 00:25:01,280 'No doubt we will be talking about the pressure shots and the tension. 351 00:25:06,720 --> 00:25:10,079 'So, the psychological battles which have always been evident 352 00:25:10,080 --> 00:25:13,440 'behind the scenes in this World Championship have begun again.' 353 00:25:24,360 --> 00:25:25,519 Bye, Angel Face. 354 00:25:25,520 --> 00:25:27,039 Touch my cue for luck. 355 00:25:27,040 --> 00:25:28,279 There you go. 356 00:25:28,280 --> 00:25:30,279 Daddy's got to go to work. 357 00:25:30,280 --> 00:25:32,040 - Good luck. - All right. 358 00:25:37,240 --> 00:25:39,680 - Alex. - Fuck off. 359 00:25:42,440 --> 00:25:43,759 Steve. 360 00:25:43,760 --> 00:25:46,279 Oh, I don't know if you heard, but I just had a little girl. 361 00:25:46,280 --> 00:25:48,999 Lauren, her name is. I was at the birth. 362 00:25:49,000 --> 00:25:52,319 Yeah, and to be honest with you, 363 00:25:52,320 --> 00:25:54,999 it was the most disgusting thing I've ever seen. 364 00:25:55,000 --> 00:25:56,599 Blood everywhere. 365 00:25:56,600 --> 00:25:59,159 I mean, the doctors, they warned me, 366 00:25:59,160 --> 00:26:02,279 what happens at the business end during birth. 367 00:26:02,280 --> 00:26:05,040 But I said I'd be all right, that I'd cope... 368 00:26:06,280 --> 00:26:09,919 ...cos I knew Steve Davis and he's the world's biggest cunt. 369 00:26:09,920 --> 00:26:12,319 Go on, my son. Go on, Steve. 371 00:26:20,320 --> 00:26:21,840 Give me a vodka. 372 00:26:32,800 --> 00:26:34,360 That was beautiful. 373 00:26:36,200 --> 00:26:38,359 What'll it be, Steve? 374 00:26:38,360 --> 00:26:40,039 What d'you say, Barry? 375 00:26:40,040 --> 00:26:43,159 Is he allowed to stop and have a drink, or is he too good for us? 376 00:26:43,160 --> 00:26:45,359 Too good for you? LAUGHS 377 00:26:45,360 --> 00:26:47,959 Come on, Alex, give me a challenge. 378 00:26:47,960 --> 00:26:49,879 Come on, you ginger twat. 379 00:26:49,880 --> 00:26:53,839 - You can't play Space Invaders all the time. - I'll buy you a drink. 380 00:26:53,840 --> 00:26:57,279 - No, you won't, you buy me two fucking drinks. - All right, done. 381 00:26:57,280 --> 00:26:58,519 Two halves, it is. 382 00:26:58,520 --> 00:27:02,159 Honestly, Barry. He's no good for the game. 383 00:27:02,160 --> 00:27:04,799 You've gone and built a robot. 384 00:27:04,800 --> 00:27:08,880 Who's going to want to watch that when you can see a flair player? 385 00:27:09,960 --> 00:27:11,919 A flair player? 386 00:27:11,920 --> 00:27:14,440 That's hilarious. That just means you miss. 387 00:27:15,880 --> 00:27:17,720 But at least I miss with style. 388 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:43,200 'That's it. The World Snooker Champion, 1981, Steve Davis.' 389 00:27:56,160 --> 00:27:58,759 You've done it. You done it. 390 00:27:58,760 --> 00:28:00,520 I told you. 391 00:28:01,600 --> 00:28:03,159 He done it! 392 00:28:03,160 --> 00:28:04,440 Come on! 393 00:28:09,880 --> 00:28:13,599 That's the most disgraceful goddamn sight I've ever seen in snooker. 394 00:28:13,600 --> 00:28:17,560 And I've known this piece of shit for a decade, right, Bill? Up high. 395 00:28:18,760 --> 00:28:20,199 Yes! 396 00:28:20,200 --> 00:28:22,879 I just hope they spell his name right on the trophy - 397 00:28:22,880 --> 00:28:25,480 B-A-R-R-Y. 398 00:28:27,960 --> 00:28:31,639 ♪ Maybe get a blister on your little finger 399 00:28:31,640 --> 00:28:35,199 ♪ Maybe get a blister on your thumb 400 00:28:35,200 --> 00:28:38,199 ♪ We gotta install microwave ovens... ♪ 401 00:28:38,200 --> 00:28:39,919 Ten grand. 402 00:28:39,920 --> 00:28:42,319 That's right, for the week. 403 00:28:42,320 --> 00:28:44,719 No, Hamish, it's not lira. 404 00:28:44,720 --> 00:28:46,319 That's pounds sterling. 405 00:28:46,320 --> 00:28:50,679 You listen to me. You want Ferrari, don't pay Ford prices. 406 00:28:50,680 --> 00:28:54,199 OK, you come back to me, but don't leave it too long. 407 00:28:54,200 --> 00:28:57,920 Everyone wants a piece of Davis and that price is only going to go up. 408 00:28:59,160 --> 00:29:01,159 Davis, I want you to meet Brian, 409 00:29:01,160 --> 00:29:03,519 he's going to write us your autobiography. 410 00:29:03,520 --> 00:29:04,839 But I'm only 23. 411 00:29:04,840 --> 00:29:06,119 It doesn't matter. 412 00:29:06,120 --> 00:29:08,479 He's going to pad it out, loads of diagrams. 413 00:29:08,480 --> 00:29:10,560 That way, even Jimmy White can read it. 414 00:29:12,280 --> 00:29:15,079 Barry, shouldn't I write my autobiography? 415 00:29:15,080 --> 00:29:16,919 Davis, don't be a wally. 416 00:29:16,920 --> 00:29:20,279 Even your biggest fan won't want to wade through an entire chapter 417 00:29:20,280 --> 00:29:21,399 on how to chalk a cue. 418 00:29:21,400 --> 00:29:25,639 Besides, you'll need that magic to write your column in the Star. 419 00:29:25,640 --> 00:29:28,320 Here, Brian, they love him in the Star. Look at that. 420 00:29:29,320 --> 00:29:31,639 - You could have flexed your muscles. - I did. 421 00:29:31,640 --> 00:29:35,319 Hold on. Hamish, I bet you. 422 00:29:35,320 --> 00:29:36,839 Barry Hearn. 423 00:29:36,840 --> 00:29:40,319 Good man, Hamish. Right, so, 11 grand for the week, then. 424 00:29:40,320 --> 00:29:43,839 Yeah. I know I said ten, but that was two minutes ago. 425 00:29:43,840 --> 00:29:45,920 I told you you've got to be quick. 426 00:29:47,160 --> 00:29:48,759 Go on, then. 427 00:29:48,760 --> 00:29:50,040 Who is it? 428 00:29:51,320 --> 00:29:53,840 Well, in that case you'd better make it 12½. 434 00:30:41,000 --> 00:30:42,679 Come on, Davis! 436 00:30:48,320 --> 00:30:49,719 You all right, Davis? 437 00:30:49,720 --> 00:30:51,359 No. No, I'm not. 438 00:30:51,360 --> 00:30:55,399 There is only one word to describe Alex Higgins. 439 00:30:55,400 --> 00:30:57,999 - Obnoxious. - I think there's a few more than that, 440 00:30:58,000 --> 00:31:01,319 - but that's the one Brian'll put in the autobiography. - All right. 441 00:31:01,320 --> 00:31:04,679 But if he touches me again, then I'm not responsible for what I might do. 442 00:31:04,680 --> 00:31:06,959 Well, what will you do? 443 00:31:06,960 --> 00:31:08,480 Probably go home. 444 00:31:09,640 --> 00:31:11,560 All right, I'll sort it. 445 00:31:24,280 --> 00:31:26,600 Steve Davis - 58. 446 00:31:31,800 --> 00:31:33,120 Come on! 448 00:31:40,560 --> 00:31:44,639 Stamina. It's one aspect of the game that is all too commonly forgotten. 449 00:31:44,640 --> 00:31:47,719 Just because snooker players don't chase a football, 450 00:31:47,720 --> 00:31:51,759 it doesn't mean that we don't need to be in a prime physical condition. 451 00:31:51,760 --> 00:31:54,799 - As I was saying... - Jesus, Brian. It's been a week. 452 00:31:54,800 --> 00:31:56,879 Have you not finished yet? 453 00:31:56,880 --> 00:31:59,439 Steve Davis is boring - the end. 454 00:31:59,440 --> 00:32:03,519 Alex... I thought we had an agreement. 455 00:32:03,520 --> 00:32:05,800 For God's sake! 456 00:32:08,640 --> 00:32:11,800 One, two, three... 457 00:32:14,280 --> 00:32:16,000 Thank you. 458 00:32:17,240 --> 00:32:21,599 You know, I thought it was the idea of Steve Davis I used to hate. 459 00:32:21,600 --> 00:32:24,399 But now I've got to know you a little better, 460 00:32:24,400 --> 00:32:27,759 I actually hate Steve Davis the man even more. 461 00:32:27,760 --> 00:32:31,199 Yeah. Well, you're... you're drunk. 462 00:32:31,200 --> 00:32:32,400 Yes, I am. 463 00:32:33,480 --> 00:32:36,279 But in the morning, I shall be sober, 464 00:32:36,280 --> 00:32:38,159 and you'll still be boring. 465 00:32:38,160 --> 00:32:40,320 Alex, it is the morning. 466 00:32:42,480 --> 00:32:45,319 All right, then, Davis. Are you all set? 467 00:32:45,320 --> 00:32:48,079 I don't suppose you've got room in the car for one more? 468 00:32:48,080 --> 00:32:50,679 I do, as it happens. Brian, snap to it. 470 00:32:52,520 --> 00:32:55,359 You know I can't drive myself. Don't be like that. 471 00:32:55,360 --> 00:32:58,319 I think there's something you need to talk to your own manager about, 472 00:32:58,320 --> 00:33:00,399 whoever that currently is. 473 00:33:00,400 --> 00:33:03,799 - I intend to. - Room number, sir? 474 00:33:03,800 --> 00:33:05,280 I'm not staying here. 475 00:33:06,360 --> 00:33:07,520 I can't afford to. 476 00:33:09,560 --> 00:33:12,559 - Right... - Let me see that. 477 00:33:12,560 --> 00:33:14,879 That is very generous of you, Alex. Thank you. 478 00:33:14,880 --> 00:33:17,519 Well, you must have got a good deal for Davis. 479 00:33:17,520 --> 00:33:20,999 - Just imagine what I earn for this trip. - I don't have to. I know. 480 00:33:21,000 --> 00:33:23,919 Two grand. I got more than that. 481 00:33:23,920 --> 00:33:26,159 Thank you. Most enjoyable. 482 00:33:26,160 --> 00:33:29,079 Well, I wouldn't sign for you, even if you asked me. 483 00:33:29,080 --> 00:33:31,119 That's good, cos I'm not asking. 484 00:33:31,120 --> 00:33:34,359 Pride, Barry, it's a terrible thing. 485 00:33:34,360 --> 00:33:36,479 You'd snap my hand off. 486 00:33:36,480 --> 00:33:38,599 Where is he? Where's Beadle? 487 00:33:38,600 --> 00:33:43,159 I don't need anyone to hold my hand and put my suitcase in the car, 488 00:33:43,160 --> 00:33:46,759 but I know you're a bit of a whizz on the old pocket calculator. 489 00:33:46,760 --> 00:33:51,079 Wait a minute - are you asking me? No chance! 490 00:33:51,080 --> 00:33:53,719 I'll always be the biggest draw in the game. 491 00:33:53,720 --> 00:33:56,200 So fuck you and fuck... Davis. 492 00:33:58,840 --> 00:34:00,759 You see, it's that attitude 493 00:34:00,760 --> 00:34:04,079 that has no place in what I'm trying to build here 494 00:34:04,080 --> 00:34:07,439 - with an ethos of impeccable professionalism... - Fuck you! 495 00:34:07,440 --> 00:34:11,039 - I don't want to join. - ...and politeness at all times. 496 00:34:11,040 --> 00:34:14,760 How am I supposed to market someone as rude as you to IBM? 497 00:34:15,880 --> 00:34:18,839 That is a disgraceful slur on my character, Barry, 498 00:34:18,840 --> 00:34:20,399 and fuck IBM! 499 00:34:20,400 --> 00:34:22,719 Their computers are shite. 500 00:34:22,720 --> 00:34:25,479 And what's that got to do with snooker? 501 00:34:25,480 --> 00:34:27,479 The world's changing, Alex. 502 00:34:27,480 --> 00:34:30,639 My new Matchroom stable recognises that. 504 00:34:32,760 --> 00:34:36,039 My new Matchroom stable recognises...! 505 00:34:36,040 --> 00:34:37,559 Well, I'm not changing 506 00:34:37,560 --> 00:34:40,439 and I'd certainly never change for you. 507 00:34:40,440 --> 00:34:43,720 You know what the people want? Me! 508 00:34:45,600 --> 00:34:48,400 This is the box office! 511 00:34:56,960 --> 00:34:58,040 'Steve Davis... 512 00:34:59,520 --> 00:35:02,559 '...the living embodiment of snooker perfection...' 514 00:35:04,640 --> 00:35:08,639 'This black for the first televised 147...' 515 00:35:08,640 --> 00:35:11,159 It was John Spencer back in 1979. 516 00:35:11,160 --> 00:35:14,719 It was only not televised because yous pricks took a tea break! 517 00:35:14,720 --> 00:35:16,319 For fuck's sake, Ted. 518 00:35:16,320 --> 00:35:19,039 Have you got a hard-on for Davis, or what? 520 00:35:21,480 --> 00:35:23,479 'He's done it. 521 00:35:23,480 --> 00:35:27,359 'Steve Davis engraves his name on history 522 00:35:27,360 --> 00:35:30,519 'with a break of faultless brilliance. 523 00:35:30,520 --> 00:35:33,119 'We are surely watching the greatest player 524 00:35:33,120 --> 00:35:35,480 'that has ever graced the baize.' 527 00:35:40,200 --> 00:35:42,519 You're up early. 528 00:35:42,520 --> 00:35:44,479 I haven't been to bed. 529 00:35:44,480 --> 00:35:46,560 What have you been doing, love? 530 00:35:47,960 --> 00:35:49,320 Reading. 531 00:35:50,640 --> 00:35:52,679 "By the 1981 World Championship, 532 00:35:52,680 --> 00:35:55,119 "Alex's decline was being noticed for the first time..." 533 00:35:55,120 --> 00:35:58,239 Alex, I think we really need to stop talking about Steve Davis. 534 00:35:58,240 --> 00:36:01,599 Where is it? Here it is. 535 00:36:01,600 --> 00:36:04,479 "Alex could no longer achieve what he used to attain." 536 00:36:04,480 --> 00:36:07,559 He's fucking obsessed with me! 537 00:36:07,560 --> 00:36:09,279 Listen... 538 00:36:09,280 --> 00:36:11,359 It doesn't matter. OK? 539 00:36:11,360 --> 00:36:13,479 - He's obsessed with me. - What's the matter? 540 00:36:13,480 --> 00:36:15,919 - Obsessed. - No matter what happens, you've always got me 541 00:36:15,920 --> 00:36:18,439 - and you've always got Lauren. - You're right. 542 00:36:18,440 --> 00:36:19,799 I'm going to haunt that bastard 543 00:36:19,800 --> 00:36:22,599 till they cart me out in a little brown box. 545 00:36:40,200 --> 00:36:43,359 Sweetheart, I really think we need to try and get you some help. 547 00:36:47,920 --> 00:36:49,200 Oh, baby. 549 00:37:03,240 --> 00:37:05,999 If you could just follow me. 550 00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:08,200 Just this way. Thank you. 551 00:37:17,800 --> 00:37:20,280 Please, just don't! 552 00:37:21,400 --> 00:37:25,519 James, you just give me the names of the bastards that did this to you 553 00:37:25,520 --> 00:37:31,119 - and I swear to God... - It's my new management. They poofed me up. 554 00:37:31,120 --> 00:37:33,159 - I said no, but... - Not Barry Hearn? 555 00:37:33,160 --> 00:37:34,599 No. 556 00:37:34,600 --> 00:37:36,079 Wouldn't join that mob. 558 00:37:37,880 --> 00:37:39,519 So, what happened? 559 00:37:39,520 --> 00:37:43,039 You had a fight and got your teeth knocked IN? 560 00:37:43,040 --> 00:37:45,519 They reckon it'll be good for sponsorship and that. 561 00:37:45,520 --> 00:37:47,359 It's all about image, though, innit? 562 00:37:47,360 --> 00:37:50,439 Who else do they manage? Spandau Ballet? 563 00:37:50,440 --> 00:37:51,879 No. 564 00:37:51,880 --> 00:37:53,360 Barry Manilow. 565 00:37:54,720 --> 00:37:56,799 You heard Tony Meo signed for Hearn? 566 00:37:56,800 --> 00:37:58,799 He's one of the Matchroom boys now. 567 00:37:58,800 --> 00:38:00,639 He's taken the fucking spic? 568 00:38:00,640 --> 00:38:02,959 Yeah. He's been told to clean up his act. 569 00:38:02,960 --> 00:38:04,680 No more disco dancing. 570 00:38:05,680 --> 00:38:08,560 - It's like being back at school. - How would you know? 571 00:38:10,480 --> 00:38:12,079 He's got Terry, an' all. 572 00:38:12,080 --> 00:38:14,039 It's all changing, Alex. 573 00:38:14,040 --> 00:38:15,720 Good luck to them. 574 00:38:16,800 --> 00:38:17,960 They'll need it. 575 00:38:19,600 --> 00:38:21,559 Anyway... 576 00:38:21,560 --> 00:38:23,880 I brought you some grapes. 577 00:38:25,360 --> 00:38:26,880 Good lad. 578 00:38:31,120 --> 00:38:32,960 You sure this is a hospital? 579 00:38:34,680 --> 00:38:38,679 - They've even got a snooker table in the games room. - Oh, yeah? - Hmm. 580 00:38:38,680 --> 00:38:41,639 Been hustling all the nutcases, have you? 581 00:38:41,640 --> 00:38:43,279 No. 582 00:38:43,280 --> 00:38:45,079 I don't feel like playing. 583 00:38:45,080 --> 00:38:48,879 So, what happened, then? You went gonzo? Loose your marbles? 584 00:38:48,880 --> 00:38:51,559 It's called exhaustion, James. 585 00:38:51,560 --> 00:38:54,360 You know? I just needed a rest. 586 00:38:56,120 --> 00:38:59,079 So, we're not going to see you in Sheffield, then? 587 00:38:59,080 --> 00:39:01,039 Doesn't matter. 588 00:39:01,040 --> 00:39:03,280 Davis is going to win, anyway. 590 00:39:21,120 --> 00:39:22,759 Good girl. 591 00:39:22,760 --> 00:39:24,760 Show Daddy. 592 00:39:29,200 --> 00:39:30,679 Wow! 593 00:39:30,680 --> 00:39:32,760 Show Daddy. 594 00:39:46,960 --> 00:39:49,199 'The question that everyone is asking, 595 00:39:49,200 --> 00:39:52,479 'can anybody take the title away from the man who has become 596 00:39:52,480 --> 00:39:53,919 'one of the biggest names 597 00:39:53,920 --> 00:39:56,519 'not just in snooker but in all sport, Steve Davis? 598 00:39:56,520 --> 00:39:58,759 'What a remarkable time he's had. 599 00:39:58,760 --> 00:40:01,239 'He came here and won the title last year. 600 00:40:01,240 --> 00:40:03,599 'Since then, he's done everything right, 601 00:40:03,600 --> 00:40:07,159 'and a bookmaker made him 5-2 on favourite to retain the title, 602 00:40:07,160 --> 00:40:08,879 'and nobody has ever retained 603 00:40:08,880 --> 00:40:11,719 'the world professional snooker championship title 604 00:40:11,720 --> 00:40:14,039 'here in the Crucible.' 605 00:40:14,040 --> 00:40:15,279 Three grand, 606 00:40:15,280 --> 00:40:17,800 Alex Higgins to be snooker champion of the world. 607 00:40:22,600 --> 00:40:24,839 Yes! 608 00:40:24,840 --> 00:40:26,239 What's going on? 609 00:40:26,240 --> 00:40:28,520 Knowlesy knocked out the Nugget, mate! 610 00:40:31,680 --> 00:40:34,039 Oh, my God. 611 00:40:34,040 --> 00:40:36,320 Ssh-ssh, here he comes. 612 00:40:41,000 --> 00:40:44,120 Looks like your robot's broken down, Barry. 613 00:40:46,080 --> 00:40:49,519 Can I write this chapter in your next autobiography? 614 00:40:49,520 --> 00:40:52,039 Are you done? Good boy. 615 00:40:52,040 --> 00:40:53,920 See you later, fellas. 616 00:40:56,560 --> 00:40:57,800 Thank you. 617 00:41:07,720 --> 00:41:09,560 Time, gentlemen, please. 619 00:41:31,800 --> 00:41:34,680 ♪ It's getting near dawn 620 00:41:36,160 --> 00:41:39,319 ♪ When lights close their tired eyes... ♪ 621 00:41:39,320 --> 00:41:41,799 It's the match the world's been waiting for... 622 00:41:41,800 --> 00:41:44,879 Doesn't matter. Steve Davis is going to win anyway! 623 00:41:44,880 --> 00:41:47,719 Well, here we are. This is a special shoot out. 624 00:41:47,720 --> 00:41:51,039 - Please welcome Jimmy "the Whirlwind" White... - Good luck. 626 00:42:05,840 --> 00:42:10,599 ♪ ...I've been waiting so long... ♪ 627 00:42:10,600 --> 00:42:15,879 And his opponent, Alex "Hurricane" Higgins! 629 00:42:26,200 --> 00:42:27,959 'Quite extraordinary. 630 00:42:27,960 --> 00:42:30,319 'Some of these shots that Jimmy knocks in, 631 00:42:30,320 --> 00:42:33,039 'he makes them look so easy.' 632 00:42:33,040 --> 00:42:36,600 'Do you get the feeling, Jack, this could be the winning break?' 633 00:42:43,760 --> 00:42:47,880 'And Alex finding it hard to bear, I think, at the moment.' 635 00:42:51,360 --> 00:42:54,000 'So Alex breathes again. 636 00:42:55,280 --> 00:42:57,839 '59 points in front now. 637 00:42:57,840 --> 00:43:01,199 'And still enough points on the table for Alex, 638 00:43:01,200 --> 00:43:03,920 'if he can just take his opportunity. 639 00:43:11,760 --> 00:43:16,479 'He has to win this frame to stay in the match. 640 00:43:16,480 --> 00:43:19,479 'And if he does win it, 641 00:43:19,480 --> 00:43:22,199 'what an electric finish it's going to be.' 644 00:43:35,080 --> 00:43:36,759 'And with that shot, 645 00:43:36,760 --> 00:43:39,719 'he's brought the only red that was relatively safe 646 00:43:39,720 --> 00:43:41,520 'over the centre pocket.' 648 00:43:51,200 --> 00:43:53,319 'Well, he can pot this black, Jack, 649 00:43:53,320 --> 00:43:57,039 'and I think he's got to go for it. This is the big shot of the frame. 650 00:43:57,040 --> 00:44:00,199 'And a tremendous shot under pressure! 651 00:44:00,200 --> 00:44:02,520 'A lot of courage Alex has got. 652 00:44:05,800 --> 00:44:09,280 'And so another difficult red, into the centre pocket.' 654 00:44:15,680 --> 00:44:19,159 'And Alex not able to afford any mistakes. 655 00:44:19,160 --> 00:44:21,479 'Right-hand corner.' 656 00:44:21,480 --> 00:44:24,280 'And another tremendous shot. 657 00:44:32,160 --> 00:44:34,760 'Oh, and that's a beautiful shot! 658 00:44:42,920 --> 00:44:44,919 'I tend to think, Jack, 659 00:44:44,920 --> 00:44:47,399 'this has become a test of courage.' 660 00:44:47,400 --> 00:44:50,519 'And Alex really rising to the occasion here. 661 00:44:50,520 --> 00:44:52,560 'This really is something.' 662 00:44:55,040 --> 00:44:57,799 'I'm feeling nervous for him, Jack. 663 00:44:57,800 --> 00:44:59,799 'I think, if he clears this, 664 00:44:59,800 --> 00:45:02,479 'this will be the break of the tournament.' 665 00:45:02,480 --> 00:45:04,679 62. 666 00:45:04,680 --> 00:45:09,480 'What a fabulous break if he knocks this black in.' 667 00:45:11,920 --> 00:45:14,040 'Oh, marvellous!' 668 00:45:18,520 --> 00:45:21,680 '15 frames all, what a finish.' 669 00:45:26,120 --> 00:45:28,920 'So, Jimmy White concedes. 670 00:45:30,280 --> 00:45:32,719 'What a splendid finish, 671 00:45:32,720 --> 00:45:36,919 'and a truly, truly superb semifinal. 672 00:45:36,920 --> 00:45:38,999 'So, the people's player 673 00:45:39,000 --> 00:45:44,000 'now has a chance to really be the people's champion.' 674 00:46:01,400 --> 00:46:03,320 I love you, baby. 675 00:46:04,680 --> 00:46:07,480 From the first moment I held you in my arms. 676 00:46:10,360 --> 00:46:11,800 And now... 677 00:46:12,880 --> 00:46:17,480 ...your daddy is playing in the final tomorrow. 678 00:46:19,520 --> 00:46:22,599 It's going to change everything. 679 00:46:22,600 --> 00:46:26,560 I'm going to prove all those bastards wrong. 680 00:46:30,200 --> 00:46:31,720 I promise you, baby... 681 00:46:33,280 --> 00:46:35,520 ...I won't ever let you down. 684 00:47:02,960 --> 00:47:05,319 ♪ Blue jean baby 685 00:47:05,320 --> 00:47:08,120 ♪ LA lady 686 00:47:10,440 --> 00:47:12,759 ♪ Seamstress for the band... ♪ 687 00:47:12,760 --> 00:47:14,719 Daddy. 688 00:47:14,720 --> 00:47:18,479 ♪ ...Pretty-eyed 689 00:47:18,480 --> 00:47:21,720 ♪ Pirate smile 690 00:47:22,960 --> 00:47:26,920 ♪ You'll marry a music man... ♪ 691 00:47:28,200 --> 00:47:30,879 'Congratulations from every side 692 00:47:30,880 --> 00:47:33,879 'for this extraordinary young Irishman 693 00:47:33,880 --> 00:47:37,159 'who has done so much for the world of snooker 694 00:47:37,160 --> 00:47:40,800 'since he came on the scene just ten years ago.' 695 00:47:42,320 --> 00:47:47,759 ♪ ...And now she's in me Always with me... ♪ 696 00:47:47,760 --> 00:47:49,679 Well done, well done. 697 00:47:49,680 --> 00:47:51,759 Bring my baby. 698 00:47:51,760 --> 00:47:53,440 My baby. 699 00:47:54,960 --> 00:47:56,480 My baby. 700 00:48:02,400 --> 00:48:04,679 ♪ ...Jesus freaks 701 00:48:04,680 --> 00:48:08,039 ♪ Out in the streets 702 00:48:08,040 --> 00:48:12,360 ♪ Handing tickets out for God... ♪ 703 00:48:13,600 --> 00:48:15,999 Look! Look what Daddy won. 704 00:48:16,000 --> 00:48:18,519 ♪ ...Turning back 705 00:48:18,520 --> 00:48:21,839 ♪ She just laughs 706 00:48:21,840 --> 00:48:25,719 ♪ The boulevard is not that bad... ♪ 707 00:48:25,720 --> 00:48:28,999 Oh, my baby, let me take my baby. I got you. 708 00:48:29,000 --> 00:48:33,239 'The man who said, "I want so much to become the people's champion," 709 00:48:33,240 --> 00:48:34,879 'has won the championship. 710 00:48:34,880 --> 00:48:37,440 'The people have watched and applauded.' 712 00:48:48,760 --> 00:48:50,839 Faster, driver, faster! 713 00:48:50,840 --> 00:48:52,799 Who's this? 714 00:48:52,800 --> 00:48:54,280 Jimmy White! 715 00:48:56,600 --> 00:48:58,360 Look at Jimmy White! 718 00:49:09,800 --> 00:49:12,079 Whose deal is it? Come on. 719 00:49:12,080 --> 00:49:15,639 It's John the Arab, but he's in the fucking khazi. 720 00:49:15,640 --> 00:49:19,839 - He's always in there. All right, John? - Ooh... 721 00:49:19,840 --> 00:49:22,879 Put that over there, Jimmy. 722 00:49:22,880 --> 00:49:25,359 You know, I might be the world champion 723 00:49:25,360 --> 00:49:27,159 but, more importantly, 724 00:49:27,160 --> 00:49:29,239 out there, you know, 725 00:49:29,240 --> 00:49:32,519 I'm the People's Champion. 726 00:49:32,520 --> 00:49:34,759 In the words of Frank Sinatra... 727 00:49:34,760 --> 00:49:38,039 ♪ I did it my way... ♪ 728 00:49:38,040 --> 00:49:40,679 Jimmy says yous are in the music business. 729 00:49:40,680 --> 00:49:43,039 I fucking told you. This is UB40. 730 00:49:43,040 --> 00:49:45,719 I know! You don't have to tell me that again. 731 00:49:45,720 --> 00:49:47,559 I'm your greatest fan. 732 00:49:47,560 --> 00:49:49,880 ♪ ...The boys are back in town... ♪ 733 00:49:55,120 --> 00:49:56,719 Yeah, Paddy... 734 00:49:56,720 --> 00:49:59,959 Paddy, I'm... I'm as fucked off as you, 735 00:49:59,960 --> 00:50:02,399 but, you know, we've got a flat tyre. 737 00:50:04,160 --> 00:50:07,040 - What else can go wrong in a car? - The radiator. 738 00:50:09,160 --> 00:50:12,519 And the radiator's fallen off. 739 00:50:12,520 --> 00:50:14,919 We'll be there on Tuesday. 740 00:50:14,920 --> 00:50:17,319 Is it? 741 00:50:17,320 --> 00:50:18,879 Wednesday, then. Tomorrow? 742 00:50:18,880 --> 00:50:20,799 Yep. Yep, tomorrow. 743 00:50:20,800 --> 00:50:22,599 I'll buy you a pint, OK. 744 00:50:22,600 --> 00:50:24,399 Ciao, ciao, ciao. Bye. 745 00:50:24,400 --> 00:50:27,199 So, what did Paddy say? 746 00:50:27,200 --> 00:50:29,559 He said we've got time to go to the races. 748 00:50:31,960 --> 00:50:34,640 ♪ Red, red wine 749 00:50:36,480 --> 00:50:39,359 ♪ Goes to my head... ♪ 750 00:50:39,360 --> 00:50:41,879 In three, two... 752 00:50:45,440 --> 00:50:47,359 Hello. Welcome to... 753 00:50:47,360 --> 00:50:49,240 Wait for the music, Steve. 755 00:50:56,800 --> 00:50:59,079 - Hel... Welcome to... - Camera two. 756 00:50:59,080 --> 00:51:01,159 - Oh, right. Here? - Camera two, yes. 757 00:51:01,160 --> 00:51:03,239 The one with the light on, Steve. 758 00:51:03,240 --> 00:51:05,999 You've got to look at the camera with the light on. 759 00:51:06,000 --> 00:51:07,959 Right. Yeah. I see. 760 00:51:07,960 --> 00:51:11,759 - It looks great. You look beautiful. It looks good, honestly, mate. - OK. 761 00:51:11,760 --> 00:51:13,400 All right. 762 00:51:16,480 --> 00:51:19,159 - Sorry. - Don't worry about it. 763 00:51:19,160 --> 00:51:21,119 It's what a screen test's for. 764 00:51:21,120 --> 00:51:22,999 - Take your time. - OK. 765 00:51:23,000 --> 00:51:24,479 Hello. 766 00:51:24,480 --> 00:51:26,879 Welcome to A Frame With Davis. 767 00:51:26,880 --> 00:51:28,479 Today, I've got two best... 768 00:51:28,480 --> 00:51:31,839 I've got... Today, I've got two guest celebrities 769 00:51:31,840 --> 00:51:35,600 who are going to have a game of snooker against each other. 770 00:51:44,640 --> 00:51:48,199 Yeah, yeah. Steve, that's great, but, um, 771 00:51:48,200 --> 00:51:50,039 we know you can play snooker. 772 00:51:50,040 --> 00:51:52,839 The idea is to interview the guests at the same time. 773 00:51:52,840 --> 00:51:56,559 - Sorry, was I in the zone again? - No, Steve, you're doing great, OK? 774 00:51:56,560 --> 00:51:59,239 Just ask me a question. Fire away. 775 00:51:59,240 --> 00:52:00,880 OK. 776 00:52:01,880 --> 00:52:03,679 So, Bernie Winters, 777 00:52:03,680 --> 00:52:06,639 um... 778 00:52:06,640 --> 00:52:08,359 When did you first realise 779 00:52:08,360 --> 00:52:10,759 that you wanted to be in the show business? 781 00:52:11,920 --> 00:52:15,399 Tell you what, can we just cut there and take five, Miles? 782 00:52:15,400 --> 00:52:17,839 - Yes. - OK. 783 00:52:17,840 --> 00:52:21,039 - I'm sorry, Barry, this isn't really me, is it? - Granted, granted, 784 00:52:21,040 --> 00:52:24,999 but then that's not really you, either, is it, when you're playing? 785 00:52:25,000 --> 00:52:27,479 That's more like tournament Steve. 786 00:52:27,480 --> 00:52:30,919 You see, what we're after here is a sort of third Steve, 787 00:52:30,920 --> 00:52:33,039 - personality Steve. - But I'm boring. 788 00:52:33,040 --> 00:52:34,319 I know you are. 789 00:52:34,320 --> 00:52:37,999 We just need to make you boring in a really fun way, you know? 790 00:52:38,000 --> 00:52:40,479 - Get you to tell a few jokes. - I don't know any jokes. 791 00:52:40,480 --> 00:52:41,919 Which is good. 792 00:52:41,920 --> 00:52:46,119 You'll have the element of surprise on your side. 793 00:52:46,120 --> 00:52:47,240 Have a look at this. 794 00:52:48,520 --> 00:52:50,439 A few notes. 795 00:52:50,440 --> 00:52:52,880 Have a read of some of them, all right? 796 00:52:54,280 --> 00:52:56,879 "I'm so boring my nickname is Steve Davis." 797 00:52:56,880 --> 00:52:58,399 That's the one. 798 00:52:58,400 --> 00:53:00,080 Now go! 799 00:53:03,120 --> 00:53:06,039 "I'm so boring my nickname is Steve Davis." 800 00:53:06,040 --> 00:53:09,039 I didn't realise you were doing it there. OK. All right. 801 00:53:09,040 --> 00:53:11,479 We'll do it once more. OK? This time, 802 00:53:11,480 --> 00:53:16,199 we'll do the Shake n' Vac and put the freshness back. Watch this. 803 00:53:16,200 --> 00:53:19,560 I'm so boring my nickname's Steve Davis. 804 00:53:20,800 --> 00:53:22,559 See, Robbo likes it. 805 00:53:22,560 --> 00:53:24,199 Why aren't you laughing? 806 00:53:24,200 --> 00:53:27,160 Sorry. I've heard it before. 808 00:53:43,640 --> 00:53:47,079 Fellas, you're four hours late. They are baying for blood in there. 809 00:53:47,080 --> 00:53:49,839 - Where have you been? - Relax, Barry. They love me. 810 00:53:49,840 --> 00:53:51,479 I'm the People's Champion. 811 00:53:51,480 --> 00:53:54,039 Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome to this club, 812 00:53:54,040 --> 00:53:58,639 world champion Alex "Hurricane" Higgins here tonight 813 00:53:58,640 --> 00:54:00,880 with Jimmy "The Whirlwind" White. 814 00:54:08,800 --> 00:54:10,719 Someone's nicked it. 815 00:54:10,720 --> 00:54:12,600 All the money's in there! 816 00:54:14,280 --> 00:54:16,359 They've got my fucking trophy! 817 00:54:16,360 --> 00:54:19,960 Fucking hell! They've stolen UB40! 818 00:54:21,240 --> 00:54:22,360 Fuck's sake! 819 00:54:23,760 --> 00:54:25,559 Why don't you know when you will be back? 820 00:54:25,560 --> 00:54:27,959 Depends how many exhibition matches Jimmy has lined up. 821 00:54:27,960 --> 00:54:31,359 - We need you here! - We need the money, in case you hadn't noticed. 822 00:54:31,360 --> 00:54:34,239 Look, love. I'm trying to do everything I can for this family. 823 00:54:34,240 --> 00:54:36,399 It's not my fault Ireland was such a disaster, 824 00:54:36,400 --> 00:54:38,439 that my single didn't make it into the charts. 825 00:54:38,440 --> 00:54:40,479 It's hard enough as it is at the moment. 826 00:54:40,480 --> 00:54:42,079 It's hard for me, too, you know. 827 00:54:42,080 --> 00:54:45,359 - Would it kill you to be just a little bit supportive? - Alex, I'm pregnant! 828 00:54:45,360 --> 00:54:48,679 - I can't do everything by myself. - Well, I'm world champion. 829 00:54:48,680 --> 00:54:51,199 - I can do anything I like. - Pardon? 830 00:54:51,200 --> 00:54:53,839 Look, love, it will just be a couple of days, no more than a week, 831 00:54:53,840 --> 00:54:55,319 I promise. 832 00:54:55,320 --> 00:54:57,839 What about your snooker cue? 833 00:54:57,840 --> 00:54:59,080 Fuck. 834 00:55:05,240 --> 00:55:08,759 So don't you want another nipper, then? You don't look happy about it. 835 00:55:08,760 --> 00:55:10,119 Of course I am, it's just... 836 00:55:10,120 --> 00:55:14,599 She's barely lost the weight from the last one. 837 00:55:14,600 --> 00:55:16,519 Oh, go on, then. 838 00:55:16,520 --> 00:55:19,399 But I told Maureen I was only popping out to buy some milk. 841 00:55:34,920 --> 00:55:36,279 OK? 842 00:55:36,280 --> 00:55:38,279 Can I have a wine, please? 843 00:55:38,280 --> 00:55:42,479 - Well, if it ain't The Grinder? - Oh, shit. 844 00:55:42,480 --> 00:55:43,920 G-G-Grinder! 845 00:55:45,360 --> 00:55:48,559 Are you even bothering to go to fucking Sheffield this year? 846 00:55:48,560 --> 00:55:50,479 Alex, please. Language, in front of my wife. 847 00:55:50,480 --> 00:55:51,679 Sorry. 848 00:55:51,680 --> 00:55:53,639 Sorry. Sorry. 849 00:55:53,640 --> 00:55:57,999 Tell me, darling, is he The Grinder on the end of the table, 850 00:55:58,000 --> 00:55:59,639 - if you get my drift? - Alex, please. 851 00:55:59,640 --> 00:56:01,279 We're having an enjoyable evening. 852 00:56:01,280 --> 00:56:03,679 I'll be dammed if I'm going to let you spoil it. 853 00:56:03,680 --> 00:56:06,320 You are a Canadian cunt. 854 00:56:07,800 --> 00:56:10,559 Alex, I've had about as much of you as I can take, 855 00:56:10,560 --> 00:56:13,680 so think very carefully about what you say next. 856 00:56:15,120 --> 00:56:17,839 You are fucking shit at snooker! 857 00:56:17,840 --> 00:56:20,039 Would you excuse me, my dear? 858 00:56:20,040 --> 00:56:22,719 What the fucking...? Fuck you! 859 00:56:22,720 --> 00:56:26,559 I'm going to pound on you until my fist is sore. 860 00:56:26,560 --> 00:56:29,279 - He's just a bit wasted... - All right, show's over. 861 00:56:29,280 --> 00:56:30,959 It's all right, it's all right... 862 00:56:30,960 --> 00:56:32,399 Get him the hell out of here. 863 00:56:32,400 --> 00:56:34,919 It's all right. Messing around. 864 00:56:34,920 --> 00:56:36,680 Messing around, aren't we? 865 00:56:39,120 --> 00:56:42,239 Calm down, Cliff. All right? 866 00:56:42,240 --> 00:56:45,200 All right? Just messing around. 867 00:56:46,800 --> 00:56:48,240 OK? Come on. 868 00:56:52,160 --> 00:56:53,839 I'm sorry, love. 869 00:56:53,840 --> 00:56:56,119 All right, all right, fine. 870 00:56:56,120 --> 00:56:58,239 Fine, fine. 871 00:56:58,240 --> 00:57:00,399 - Still fucking minted. - Fuck you! 872 00:57:00,400 --> 00:57:03,519 Oh, Jesus Christ! Come on, honestly! 873 00:57:03,520 --> 00:57:06,079 Little shit-stain! 875 00:57:08,120 --> 00:57:10,999 Oh, no, yes. We do have a laugh. 876 00:57:11,000 --> 00:57:12,759 When I got asked to come and do this show, 877 00:57:12,760 --> 00:57:15,359 I said, "You do know I'm boring, don't you?" 878 00:57:15,360 --> 00:57:17,199 And they said, "How boring?" 879 00:57:17,200 --> 00:57:19,599 I said, "I'm so boring, my nickname is Steve Davis." 881 00:57:22,240 --> 00:57:25,199 I'm glad you find that one funny. 882 00:57:25,200 --> 00:57:27,199 - Go on, my son. - My shot, is it? 883 00:57:27,200 --> 00:57:28,479 'A very good morning to you. 884 00:57:28,480 --> 00:57:31,439 'And if you were planning anything else today, I would cancel it. 885 00:57:31,440 --> 00:57:34,999 'Because I think we are in store here for the most interesting day yet 886 00:57:35,000 --> 00:57:40,439 'in the 1983 Embassy Professional Snooker Championship Of The World. 887 00:57:40,440 --> 00:57:44,759 'Right, the start of day 14. Alex Higgins and Steve Davis. 888 00:57:44,760 --> 00:57:47,439 'And we will be with the semifinals right throughout the day 889 00:57:47,440 --> 00:57:48,959 'and throughout the evening...' 890 00:57:48,960 --> 00:57:53,800 - This match needs little introduction... - Here we are, Cagney and fucking Lacey. 891 00:57:55,800 --> 00:57:58,560 You know no-one has ever won two in a row? 892 00:57:59,880 --> 00:58:02,920 - Before now, that is. - I hope I win, Alex, for your sake. 893 00:58:04,040 --> 00:58:06,239 Someone's got to stop you celebrating the last one. 895 00:58:07,400 --> 00:58:11,039 - Since when does he make jokes? - Since he got his own chat show. 896 00:58:11,040 --> 00:58:13,719 - ...world number one, Steve Davis! - Go on, son. 898 00:58:20,360 --> 00:58:24,559 And please welcome the defending Embassy World Snooker Champion, 899 00:58:24,560 --> 00:58:27,839 Alex "Hurricane" Higgins! 903 00:58:53,960 --> 00:58:56,560 I know, I miss you, too. But... 904 00:58:58,680 --> 00:59:01,559 I can't come home, I'm playing an exhibition match. 905 00:59:01,560 --> 00:59:03,879 'So, this exhibition match, who are you playing?' 906 00:59:03,880 --> 00:59:05,159 Jimmy. 907 00:59:05,160 --> 00:59:07,479 I'll be there in a minute, just give me a minute, Jimmy. 908 00:59:07,480 --> 00:59:10,359 Higgins, you pig. Have you finished with these? 909 00:59:10,360 --> 00:59:11,959 - 'Who was that?' - Nobody. 910 00:59:11,960 --> 00:59:14,719 I'm not nobody. I'm Oliver fucking Reed. 911 00:59:14,720 --> 00:59:18,079 Oh, and Ollie Reed is here as well. 913 00:59:19,200 --> 00:59:20,520 'Shut up!' 914 00:59:21,600 --> 00:59:22,800 He's keeping score. 915 00:59:24,160 --> 00:59:26,079 Shut up! 916 00:59:26,080 --> 00:59:27,559 Lynn? 917 00:59:27,560 --> 00:59:28,840 Oh, fuck. 918 00:59:32,200 --> 00:59:36,159 Lynn, just calm down. Tell me, what have I done? 919 00:59:36,160 --> 00:59:38,479 'Alex, you're never at home.' 920 00:59:38,480 --> 00:59:39,799 I'm at home now. 921 00:59:39,800 --> 00:59:42,759 - Listen, it's worse when you are at home. - You see, there you go. 922 00:59:42,760 --> 00:59:46,199 - I can't win. - Look, I don't want our kids to see you pissed all the time. 923 00:59:46,200 --> 00:59:48,959 So I like a drop of drink. If that's the worst of our problems... 924 00:59:48,960 --> 00:59:51,759 Alex, I am worried I'm going to end up getting AIDS! 926 00:59:52,800 --> 00:59:55,599 Lynn, I swear on my life, I'm not into fellas. 927 00:59:55,600 --> 00:59:58,679 Alex, you are not listening to me. 928 00:59:58,680 --> 01:00:06,159 Look, I know I'm not a model husband, OK? I admit that. But... 929 01:00:06,160 --> 01:00:10,399 I love you. Right, if you want me to change, I'll change. 930 01:00:10,400 --> 01:00:11,919 No, I... 931 01:00:11,920 --> 01:00:15,199 Listen, I want you to, I really do, but you will never change. 932 01:00:15,200 --> 01:00:17,199 I'll never give up my family. 933 01:00:17,200 --> 01:00:19,119 The Hurricane never gives up. 934 01:00:19,120 --> 01:00:23,200 - Come home, Lynn. - I can't do it, I'm sorry. - Come... - Alex, I said no. 935 01:00:30,000 --> 01:00:32,120 Come on, mate. You can sort this. 936 01:00:34,040 --> 01:00:35,839 My Maureen gets like this. 937 01:00:35,840 --> 01:00:37,160 A bit antsy. 938 01:00:38,880 --> 01:00:41,079 Then she calms down and, you know, 939 01:00:41,080 --> 01:00:42,920 we just carry on like it never happened. 940 01:00:44,080 --> 01:00:45,559 Until the next time. 942 01:00:47,040 --> 01:00:49,080 That's what marriage is. 943 01:00:53,680 --> 01:00:56,160 Come on, follow me, I'll give you the tour. 944 01:00:58,000 --> 01:01:01,479 Kitchen, portable colour TV. 945 01:01:01,480 --> 01:01:03,679 Dishwasher. 946 01:01:03,680 --> 01:01:05,639 Microwave. 947 01:01:05,640 --> 01:01:10,480 All you have to do all day is just... sit around and push buttons. 948 01:01:11,520 --> 01:01:15,839 Do you really think this is going to solve all of our problems? 949 01:01:15,840 --> 01:01:18,320 I know, we'll get an au pair, but... 950 01:01:19,520 --> 01:01:24,039 ...you have to admit, it's a good place for a fresh start. 951 01:01:24,040 --> 01:01:27,359 Alex, how many fresh starts can I give you? 952 01:01:27,360 --> 01:01:28,680 I know. 953 01:01:29,880 --> 01:01:32,600 I know, it's my final last chance, but... 954 01:01:35,440 --> 01:01:38,719 You know the Hurricane is never better 955 01:01:38,720 --> 01:01:41,839 then when his back is against the wall. 956 01:01:41,840 --> 01:01:43,239 It's too big. 957 01:01:43,240 --> 01:01:45,279 I'll be lonely when you're not here. 958 01:01:45,280 --> 01:01:48,720 Oh, and the piece de resistance... 959 01:01:51,920 --> 01:01:54,759 - My sn... - Snooker room. 960 01:01:54,760 --> 01:01:58,760 I can practise here. No more going away for days on end. 961 01:01:59,920 --> 01:02:04,039 - And I'm getting a new manager. - I don't know. - You don't know? 962 01:02:04,040 --> 01:02:07,679 What, you don't think we can afford it? We can. 963 01:02:07,680 --> 01:02:10,319 Snooker has never been bigger and I'm back to my best. 964 01:02:10,320 --> 01:02:12,519 I meant I don't know if I'm ready, Alex. 965 01:02:12,520 --> 01:02:14,799 I'll win 60 grand for the Embassy next year. 966 01:02:14,800 --> 01:02:17,599 - I'll build us a swimming pool. - Can't even swim. 967 01:02:17,600 --> 01:02:18,760 For you and the kids. 968 01:02:20,360 --> 01:02:26,000 Imagine, little Lauren and Jordan, playing out there, raising hell. 969 01:02:28,600 --> 01:02:30,880 Be like a real family again. 970 01:02:33,560 --> 01:02:35,119 I know that's what you want. 971 01:02:35,120 --> 01:02:36,240 Really. 972 01:02:41,720 --> 01:02:43,320 Please say yes, because... 973 01:02:44,800 --> 01:02:46,879 ...the truth is, 974 01:02:46,880 --> 01:02:48,480 I've already bought it. 975 01:02:50,800 --> 01:02:53,679 It is Monopoly meets KerPlunk. 976 01:02:53,680 --> 01:02:57,559 - You think people are actually going to buy this? - Course they will. 977 01:02:57,560 --> 01:03:00,999 Especially... when I throw in a pair of these. 978 01:03:01,000 --> 01:03:03,439 - What have they got to do with snooker? - Nothing. 979 01:03:03,440 --> 01:03:05,439 That's the genius bit. PHONE RINGS 980 01:03:05,440 --> 01:03:09,839 That phone is red-hot. It will not stop ringing. 981 01:03:09,840 --> 01:03:13,559 Buzby's working overtime and I think I need a new fax machine. 982 01:03:13,560 --> 01:03:15,919 Barry Hearn. 983 01:03:15,920 --> 01:03:19,360 No, I do not know if the World Champion drinks coffee. 984 01:03:20,640 --> 01:03:22,840 Well, how much are we talking? 985 01:03:24,200 --> 01:03:28,399 He loves the stuff. He can't get enough of it, especially... 986 01:03:28,400 --> 01:03:30,479 What brand did you say it was again? 987 01:03:30,480 --> 01:03:32,200 Thank you very much. 988 01:03:35,280 --> 01:03:37,239 Honestly... 989 01:03:37,240 --> 01:03:40,320 Would you not rather have my face on an advert than that? 990 01:03:42,600 --> 01:03:44,839 Would you not say I'm a much sexier man? 991 01:03:44,840 --> 01:03:46,880 Oh, yeah, much sexier. 992 01:03:50,200 --> 01:03:53,359 Have you seen this one? 993 01:03:53,360 --> 01:03:55,199 I don't read Women's Realm. 994 01:03:55,200 --> 01:03:59,439 "If I had to choose between sex and snooker, I'd choose snooker." 995 01:03:59,440 --> 01:04:01,280 So would she! 996 01:04:02,360 --> 01:04:05,039 Can you imagine that in bed? 997 01:04:05,040 --> 01:04:08,840 Spend three minutes walking round her lining up the fucking shot. 998 01:04:10,120 --> 01:04:12,039 Probably chalks his bell-end. 999 01:04:12,040 --> 01:04:13,919 He did win Rear Of The Year. 1000 01:04:13,920 --> 01:04:16,680 - What the fuck are you talking about? - When it was Sue Pollard. 1001 01:04:18,440 --> 01:04:20,840 Listen, Alex, I can get you deals. 1002 01:04:21,960 --> 01:04:24,880 Just got Tony Knowles in with Vidal Sassoon. 1003 01:04:26,080 --> 01:04:28,279 Right. 1004 01:04:28,280 --> 01:04:30,519 Well... Tony can walk into any Vidal Sassoon salon, 1005 01:04:30,520 --> 01:04:34,519 anywhere in the country and get himself a free haircut. 1006 01:04:34,520 --> 01:04:39,680 I'm talking about getting me a TV advert, not a free fucking haircut. 1007 01:04:40,720 --> 01:04:43,479 Do you have any idea how much this place cost me? 1008 01:04:43,480 --> 01:04:45,759 I pay you 10%. 1009 01:04:45,760 --> 01:04:49,239 And you just draw a blank. A Blankety Blank. 1010 01:04:49,240 --> 01:04:52,519 Why can't you even get me on Blankety fucking Blank? 1011 01:04:52,520 --> 01:04:53,760 People like winners. 1012 01:04:56,640 --> 01:04:58,239 Alex, darling, can I get some money 1013 01:04:58,240 --> 01:05:00,360 cos Caterina wants to take Lauren into town? 1014 01:05:02,560 --> 01:05:06,400 How am I meant to practise with all these constant interruptions?! 1016 01:05:16,960 --> 01:05:18,759 Excuse me. 1019 01:05:27,680 --> 01:05:29,160 What the fuck? 1020 01:05:30,240 --> 01:05:32,679 Are you sure this is a snooker tournament? 1021 01:05:32,680 --> 01:05:36,319 - This place is bigger than your house. - Don't mention that money pit. 1022 01:05:36,320 --> 01:05:38,720 I have to win this just to pay the gas bill. 1023 01:05:44,120 --> 01:05:45,879 What the fuck are you doing? 1024 01:05:45,880 --> 01:05:47,600 It's the Goya Matchroom scent. 1025 01:05:49,000 --> 01:05:52,079 It's the international fragrance for the men who play to win. 1026 01:05:52,080 --> 01:05:54,919 You wanna be a winner, you've got to smell like a winner. 1027 01:05:54,920 --> 01:05:59,159 It's a mix of fern needles, tarragon, pimento, nutmeg, patchouli, 1028 01:05:59,160 --> 01:06:01,159 musk, sandalwood and tonka beans. 1029 01:06:01,160 --> 01:06:03,559 Hey, Grinder, what's all this shit? 1030 01:06:03,560 --> 01:06:06,720 Beats me, thought we were here to play goddamn snooker. 1031 01:06:17,200 --> 01:06:22,039 I may be the People's Champion, but not these fucking people. 1032 01:06:22,040 --> 01:06:24,159 Fucking Romford lot. 1033 01:06:24,160 --> 01:06:25,600 It's all just fake, innit? 1034 01:06:28,080 --> 01:06:29,599 Barry, Barry! 1035 01:06:29,600 --> 01:06:33,319 Can you get us a pint of that Goya Matchroom? 1036 01:06:33,320 --> 01:06:35,479 I think you've had enough, Alex, don't you? 1037 01:06:35,480 --> 01:06:38,720 Fuck you, Barry. You don't tell me what to do. 1038 01:06:42,000 --> 01:06:45,360 Jesus, they take it all so seriously now. 1039 01:06:46,720 --> 01:06:49,159 Who is it that made all this possible? 1040 01:06:49,160 --> 01:06:53,639 Got millions to watch so Davis could line his fucking pockets. 1041 01:06:53,640 --> 01:06:55,519 Barry Hearn. 1042 01:06:55,520 --> 01:06:56,879 Me! 1043 01:06:56,880 --> 01:06:58,759 The Hurricane. 1044 01:06:58,760 --> 01:07:03,440 Before me it was just old farts taking it in turns to miss. 1046 01:07:07,240 --> 01:07:08,639 Barry! 1047 01:07:08,640 --> 01:07:11,839 Can we open a window? Fucking stinks in here. 1048 01:07:11,840 --> 01:07:15,599 Tell you what, Alex, I'll open a door and you can walk straight out of it. 1049 01:07:15,600 --> 01:07:17,839 As you offering me out, Barry? 1050 01:07:17,840 --> 01:07:20,679 I'll fucking come outside with you, just give me... 1051 01:07:20,680 --> 01:07:22,799 - I'll fucking kill you! - Alex! Just have a drink. 1052 01:07:22,800 --> 01:07:24,799 - Come on! - What are you talking about?! 1053 01:07:24,800 --> 01:07:27,599 Listen to me. Play the game, you've just got to play snooker 1054 01:07:27,600 --> 01:07:28,999 and take his money, yeah? 1055 01:07:29,000 --> 01:07:31,040 Yeah, that's all he cares about. 1056 01:07:33,560 --> 01:07:34,960 Fuck all this shit. 1057 01:07:37,400 --> 01:07:39,159 Get outta my way! 1058 01:07:39,160 --> 01:07:43,399 This is... This is MY bandwagon. You know that, Tintin. All right? 1059 01:07:43,400 --> 01:07:45,759 It'll take more than perfume 1060 01:07:45,760 --> 01:07:47,839 and fancy fucking canapes... 1061 01:07:47,840 --> 01:07:49,959 ...to kick me off. 1062 01:07:49,960 --> 01:07:51,999 What do you think, Willie? 1063 01:07:52,000 --> 01:07:55,519 It's a bit of a fucking po-o-osh party, isn't it? 1064 01:07:55,520 --> 01:07:57,840 Bit of a posh pa-a-arty! 1065 01:07:59,040 --> 01:08:01,719 All right, I'm off now. 1066 01:08:01,720 --> 01:08:04,439 One last one for the photographers. There you go. 1067 01:08:04,440 --> 01:08:06,719 Get that in your fucking lens! 1068 01:08:06,720 --> 01:08:09,919 Fucking prick, give me that! Give me fucking that! 1069 01:08:09,920 --> 01:08:11,959 Fucking prick. 1070 01:08:11,960 --> 01:08:15,239 ♪ And every step I take 1071 01:08:15,240 --> 01:08:19,919 ♪ Takes me further from heaven 1073 01:08:23,160 --> 01:08:25,240 ♪ Is there a heaven? 1074 01:08:28,080 --> 01:08:30,680 ♪ I'd like to think so 1075 01:08:34,360 --> 01:08:36,879 ♪ Standards of living... ♪ 1077 01:08:39,840 --> 01:08:42,719 - Hey. - So this is how you practise? 1078 01:08:42,720 --> 01:08:44,879 I didn't know you were up. 1079 01:08:44,880 --> 01:08:47,679 I'm just... I'm just showing her some shots with my new cue. 1080 01:08:47,680 --> 01:08:49,520 What do you expect, eh?! 1081 01:08:50,800 --> 01:08:52,159 I'm a red-blooded male! 1082 01:08:52,160 --> 01:08:56,239 I'll be gone soon enough and you can fuck whoever you want to then! 1083 01:08:56,240 --> 01:08:58,239 Yeah, well, maybe I fucking will! 1084 01:08:58,240 --> 01:09:01,839 I'm taking the kids, I'm going to my parents, and for good this time! 1085 01:09:01,840 --> 01:09:03,839 You can't fucking do that! 1086 01:09:03,840 --> 01:09:06,359 - Those children need a daddy! - Too fucking right they do! 1087 01:09:06,360 --> 01:09:07,839 So now I'm not a good daddy?! 1088 01:09:07,840 --> 01:09:10,919 - Where the fuck you going? - They're scared of you, Alex, so am I. 1089 01:09:10,920 --> 01:09:15,879 Do you have any idea what I have to do for this family? 1090 01:09:15,880 --> 01:09:17,639 The shit I have to deal with?! 1091 01:09:17,640 --> 01:09:20,319 Get your fucking hands off of me. 1092 01:09:20,320 --> 01:09:22,759 Lynn. Come here, Lynn. 1093 01:09:22,760 --> 01:09:24,319 Don't you go in there! 1094 01:09:24,320 --> 01:09:27,839 Swear to God, Lynn! Come out here! Come out here! 1095 01:09:27,840 --> 01:09:31,320 Come out so we can talk about this like civilised people! 1096 01:09:33,120 --> 01:09:35,200 You fucking bitch! 1097 01:09:39,280 --> 01:09:40,680 Fucking bitch! 1099 01:10:15,640 --> 01:10:18,959 'Mr Higgins, who was due to play later today at the Goya Matchroom 1100 01:10:18,960 --> 01:10:22,640 'Snooker Tournament, was taken today by Macclesfield police station.' 1101 01:10:24,240 --> 01:10:26,679 ♪ Snooker loopy nuts are we 1102 01:10:26,680 --> 01:10:29,159 ♪ Me and him and them and me 1103 01:10:29,160 --> 01:10:31,399 ♪ We'll show you what we can do 1104 01:10:31,400 --> 01:10:34,199 ♪ With a load of balls and a snooker cue 1105 01:10:34,200 --> 01:10:36,319 ♪ Pot the reds then screw back 1106 01:10:36,320 --> 01:10:38,999 ♪ For the yellow, green, brown, blue, pink and black 1107 01:10:39,000 --> 01:10:41,519 ♪ Snooker loopy nuts are we 1108 01:10:41,520 --> 01:10:43,719 ♪ We're all snooker loopy... ♪ 1109 01:10:43,720 --> 01:10:44,960 That's it, boys. 1110 01:10:47,640 --> 01:10:49,719 ♪ Now Terry the Taff was born in a gaff... ♪ 1111 01:10:49,720 --> 01:10:51,479 All right, Jim? 1112 01:10:51,480 --> 01:10:53,399 It's great, innit? Look. 1114 01:10:55,600 --> 01:10:58,039 ♪ He likes to sing along 1115 01:10:58,040 --> 01:11:00,319 ♪ And if I win he says with a grin 1116 01:11:00,320 --> 01:11:02,719 ♪ It can only help me, can't it? 1117 01:11:02,720 --> 01:11:05,119 ♪ I'll celebrate, I'll buy another eight 1118 01:11:05,120 --> 01:11:07,439 ♪ Hairbrushes for me barnet 1119 01:11:07,440 --> 01:11:09,959 ♪ But old Willy Thorne, his hair's all gone 1120 01:11:09,960 --> 01:11:12,359 ♪ And his mates all take the rise 1121 01:11:12,360 --> 01:11:14,719 ♪ His opponent said cover up his head 1122 01:11:14,720 --> 01:11:16,879 ♪ Cos it's shining in my eyes 1123 01:11:16,880 --> 01:11:19,519 ♪ When the light shines down on his bare crown 1124 01:11:19,520 --> 01:11:21,959 ♪ It's a cert he's gonna walk it 1125 01:11:21,960 --> 01:11:24,399 ♪ It's just not fair giving off that glare 1126 01:11:24,400 --> 01:11:26,839 ♪ Perhaps I ought to chalk it 1127 01:11:26,840 --> 01:11:29,159 ♪ Snooker loopy nuts are we 1128 01:11:29,160 --> 01:11:31,639 ♪ Me and him and them and me 1129 01:11:31,640 --> 01:11:33,879 ♪ We'll show you what we can do 1130 01:11:33,880 --> 01:11:36,519 ♪ With a load of balls and a snooker cue 1131 01:11:36,520 --> 01:11:38,759 ♪ Pot the reds then screw back 1132 01:11:38,760 --> 01:11:41,319 ♪ For the yellow, green, brown, blue pink and black 1133 01:11:41,320 --> 01:11:43,759 ♪ Snooker loopy nuts are we 1134 01:11:43,760 --> 01:11:45,920 ♪ We're all snooker loopy... ♪ 1136 01:12:08,480 --> 01:12:10,720 - Who is it? - It's me, it's Jimmy. 1137 01:12:16,200 --> 01:12:19,040 - Come in, then. - You all right, mate? - Mm-hm. 1138 01:12:21,160 --> 01:12:23,639 Sorry for all these fucking... 1139 01:12:23,640 --> 01:12:25,199 Um... 1140 01:12:25,200 --> 01:12:26,799 Come in. 1141 01:12:26,800 --> 01:12:28,319 Tried phoning. 1142 01:12:28,320 --> 01:12:31,640 There's a... problem with the phone. 1143 01:12:39,080 --> 01:12:42,200 - Lynn's still not come round, then? - No. 1144 01:12:45,360 --> 01:12:47,399 She's, uh... 1145 01:12:47,400 --> 01:12:49,999 She's got a court ruling. 1146 01:12:50,000 --> 01:12:52,960 If I try to see her or the kids then, um... 1147 01:12:54,880 --> 01:12:56,720 ...they'll put me in prison. 1148 01:12:58,600 --> 01:12:59,960 I'm sorry, mate. 1149 01:13:02,320 --> 01:13:04,000 It's no-one's fault. 1150 01:13:10,160 --> 01:13:12,199 Have you, uh... 1151 01:13:12,200 --> 01:13:13,600 had breakfast? 1152 01:13:15,120 --> 01:13:17,119 No, no, ta. Can't stop. 1153 01:13:17,120 --> 01:13:19,679 Oh, come on, James. 1154 01:13:19,680 --> 01:13:21,520 I've got a corporate. 1155 01:13:24,400 --> 01:13:26,160 Haven't seen you for days. 1156 01:13:27,840 --> 01:13:29,000 Cheers. 1157 01:13:32,520 --> 01:13:34,160 Listen, uh... 1158 01:13:36,680 --> 01:13:39,240 I just wanted to be the one to tell you. 1159 01:13:40,880 --> 01:13:42,440 I've signed. 1160 01:13:47,880 --> 01:13:49,720 Barry fucking Hearn. 1161 01:13:51,800 --> 01:13:54,040 Yeah, Barry fucking Hearn. 1162 01:13:57,880 --> 01:14:00,959 He says I can be the Matchroom bad boy. 1163 01:14:00,960 --> 01:14:03,919 I can still do whatever I want 1164 01:14:03,920 --> 01:14:06,800 as long as I check with him first. 1165 01:14:10,520 --> 01:14:12,040 That's, uh... 1166 01:14:14,840 --> 01:14:16,320 That's great. 1167 01:14:19,360 --> 01:14:21,680 That's the best decision you ever made. 1168 01:14:26,120 --> 01:14:28,720 That's funny cos I thought you was going to punch me. 1169 01:14:31,040 --> 01:14:35,279 No, but I will if you turn into one of them Matchroom arseholes. 1170 01:14:35,280 --> 01:14:36,960 You know I won't. 1171 01:14:44,520 --> 01:14:46,919 Me and you, James... 1172 01:14:46,920 --> 01:14:50,280 we're the only two that ever played for love. 1174 01:15:03,280 --> 01:15:04,800 I better go. 1175 01:15:06,520 --> 01:15:08,640 Robbo's waiting outside. 1176 01:15:11,040 --> 01:15:14,119 You know, it's funny, I was... 1177 01:15:14,120 --> 01:15:17,000 I was thinking of going to see Barry myself. 1178 01:15:18,880 --> 01:15:21,240 He called the other day. 1179 01:15:24,280 --> 01:15:26,399 No. 1180 01:15:26,400 --> 01:15:28,000 No, definitely, you should. 1181 01:15:29,040 --> 01:15:30,839 Maybe. 1183 01:15:32,560 --> 01:15:34,240 Right, I'll see you, mate. 1184 01:15:36,200 --> 01:15:38,079 Yeah. 1185 01:15:38,080 --> 01:15:39,720 Be lucky, baby. 1187 01:15:44,480 --> 01:15:46,399 Don't worry, Frank, he'll pay. 1188 01:15:46,400 --> 01:15:49,280 I'll make him pay. 1189 01:15:50,880 --> 01:15:52,279 I gotta go, Frank. 1191 01:15:53,920 --> 01:15:57,759 Come in. Yeah, all right, Frank, I gotta go. Yeah. 1192 01:15:57,760 --> 01:16:00,480 I do know what you mean. OK. Bye. 1193 01:16:01,840 --> 01:16:03,279 Alex. 1194 01:16:03,280 --> 01:16:06,439 Always a pleasure. What do you want? 1195 01:16:06,440 --> 01:16:09,199 I have a bone to pick with you, Baz. 1196 01:16:09,200 --> 01:16:11,679 You've nicked Jimmy. 1197 01:16:11,680 --> 01:16:14,119 I want my practice partner back. 1198 01:16:14,120 --> 01:16:16,399 Drinking partner? 1199 01:16:16,400 --> 01:16:19,879 Well, the amount we drink, it takes a lot of practice. 1201 01:16:22,240 --> 01:16:24,400 So, you're worried about Jimmy? 1202 01:16:27,400 --> 01:16:32,319 I'm a lot of things, Barry, but I don't hold a grudge. 1203 01:16:32,320 --> 01:16:35,879 You were too proud to ask me in '82. 1204 01:16:35,880 --> 01:16:39,639 I'm sure you had reasons and you probably regret those now 1205 01:16:39,640 --> 01:16:43,079 since I won the Embassy that year but... 1206 01:16:43,080 --> 01:16:47,559 I'm here to offer you a chance to put that right... 1207 01:16:47,560 --> 01:16:50,719 and sign the People's Champion. 1208 01:16:50,720 --> 01:16:54,040 So long as the terms of the contract are right for me. 1209 01:16:57,000 --> 01:17:02,399 "Lean, square-jawed, his good looks and clean-cut behaviour 1210 01:17:02,400 --> 01:17:05,960 "have made Steve Davis the hero of Britain." 1211 01:17:07,600 --> 01:17:10,799 This is what I'm building here, Alex. 1212 01:17:10,800 --> 01:17:14,359 Courage Brewery have just bought Steve Davis for a year. 1213 01:17:14,360 --> 01:17:17,999 An exclusive contract - £1 million. 1214 01:17:18,000 --> 01:17:21,919 So, unless I accidentally have a lobotomy, 1215 01:17:21,920 --> 01:17:24,879 I'm not going to risk it all on you. Am I? 1216 01:17:24,880 --> 01:17:27,119 Snooker needs me, Barry. 1217 01:17:27,120 --> 01:17:31,640 Do you think people tune in hoping to watch Davis play Tony Meo? 1218 01:17:33,200 --> 01:17:36,079 I'm the box office - me. 1219 01:17:36,080 --> 01:17:37,560 I know. 1220 01:17:39,040 --> 01:17:41,399 You admit it, you bastard. 1221 01:17:41,400 --> 01:17:43,159 You're right. 1222 01:17:43,160 --> 01:17:45,279 We need you. 1223 01:17:45,280 --> 01:17:48,679 The millions out there, they don't tune in to watch the snooker, 1224 01:17:48,680 --> 01:17:51,399 they watch for the soap opera. 1225 01:17:51,400 --> 01:17:53,919 It's Dallas with balls. 1226 01:17:53,920 --> 01:17:57,560 And you're JR and Bobby Ewing rolled into one. 1227 01:17:58,960 --> 01:18:02,159 You're destroying yourself. And it's a fact of life 1228 01:18:02,160 --> 01:18:05,159 that millions of people enjoy watching the process, 1229 01:18:05,160 --> 01:18:08,359 so, yeah, snooker needs you. 1230 01:18:08,360 --> 01:18:10,080 But I don't need you. 1231 01:18:14,520 --> 01:18:16,759 Barry, please. 1232 01:18:16,760 --> 01:18:18,600 Please, I'm begging you. 1233 01:18:20,360 --> 01:18:22,680 I need you to manage me. 1234 01:18:24,800 --> 01:18:26,560 I can't manage on my own. 1235 01:18:28,400 --> 01:18:32,719 I said I'd never change, well... 1236 01:18:32,720 --> 01:18:35,519 I'll change. 1237 01:18:35,520 --> 01:18:37,520 I'll do anything, Barry. 1238 01:18:39,240 --> 01:18:41,360 I'm on my fucking knees here. 1239 01:18:43,920 --> 01:18:45,840 I can't, Alex. 1240 01:18:47,440 --> 01:18:49,959 I've lost everyone. 1241 01:18:49,960 --> 01:18:52,679 And I've lost my house... 1242 01:18:52,680 --> 01:18:54,280 all the money. 1243 01:18:55,800 --> 01:18:59,480 Fucking Inland Revenue are after me. You know? 1244 01:19:03,560 --> 01:19:06,319 I'll even give up the drink, Barry. 1245 01:19:06,320 --> 01:19:07,919 I promise. 1246 01:19:07,920 --> 01:19:11,480 You wouldn't last a day, Alex. I-I'm sorry. 1247 01:19:13,960 --> 01:19:16,199 We can do this. 1248 01:19:16,200 --> 01:19:20,359 You know? I could change and... 1249 01:19:20,360 --> 01:19:22,840 You're the only one who can help me. 1250 01:19:26,800 --> 01:19:28,800 I've lost my family. 1251 01:19:32,480 --> 01:19:35,159 Alex, you're a mess. 1252 01:19:35,160 --> 01:19:36,560 Look, um... 1253 01:19:37,920 --> 01:19:41,759 Look, where you headed to? I'll get Robbo to give you a lift somewhere. 1254 01:19:41,760 --> 01:19:43,600 I've nowhere to go. 1255 01:19:45,440 --> 01:19:46,880 It's... 1256 01:19:48,720 --> 01:19:51,400 I'm sure you know a boozer open somewhere near here. 1257 01:19:53,400 --> 01:19:54,880 Take it, Alex. 1258 01:20:04,040 --> 01:20:05,680 Take care, Alex. 1259 01:20:12,000 --> 01:20:14,759 Alex Higgins concedes. 1260 01:20:14,760 --> 01:20:18,959 Steve James has played exceptionally well. 1261 01:20:18,960 --> 01:20:22,679 From 5-5 he won five frames in succession 1262 01:20:22,680 --> 01:20:24,920 to win by 10 frames to 5. 1263 01:20:27,880 --> 01:20:30,399 I actually owe Higgins my life. 1264 01:20:30,400 --> 01:20:34,439 True story, right? I was getting beaten up by three blokes 1265 01:20:34,440 --> 01:20:37,039 and Alex walks round the corner and says, 1266 01:20:37,040 --> 01:20:38,639 "That's probably enough now, lads." 1268 01:21:00,760 --> 01:21:02,679 Alex. 1269 01:21:02,680 --> 01:21:04,959 Hey, Alex. 1270 01:21:04,960 --> 01:21:08,399 - Why are you even over? I ain't coming to your... - Just saying, mate. 1271 01:21:08,400 --> 01:21:10,720 - Get the fuck off. - OK, man. 1272 01:21:14,160 --> 01:21:15,960 Give me another drink, someone. 1273 01:21:49,480 --> 01:21:51,280 How many's he had now? 1274 01:21:53,240 --> 01:21:54,839 Maybe I should go down. 1275 01:21:54,840 --> 01:21:57,519 No, Jimmy. Leave him. 1276 01:21:57,520 --> 01:21:59,400 He won't thank you. 1277 01:22:22,840 --> 01:22:24,360 One more. 1278 01:22:46,800 --> 01:22:48,040 Alex. 1279 01:22:50,800 --> 01:22:52,160 Fuck off. 1280 01:22:53,640 --> 01:22:55,480 What are you doing down here? 1281 01:22:56,840 --> 01:22:59,759 - Come to get you, Alex, come on. - Fuck off. 1282 01:22:59,760 --> 01:23:03,560 - They're turning the lights off, Alex. - Don't need you to help me. 1283 01:23:04,720 --> 01:23:06,440 I don't need anyone. 1284 01:23:10,520 --> 01:23:14,360 I... fucking... quit. 1285 01:23:18,720 --> 01:23:20,839 You can relax, we'll call it a draw. 1286 01:23:20,840 --> 01:23:24,279 - I'm very sorry to hear that, Alex. - No, you're not. 1287 01:23:24,280 --> 01:23:26,639 You've got what you always wanted. 1288 01:23:26,640 --> 01:23:29,679 You got rid of the Hurricane. 1289 01:23:29,680 --> 01:23:33,119 You'll find out what it's like soon enough. 1290 01:23:33,120 --> 01:23:36,879 Stephen Hendry will come along and knock you off your perch 1291 01:23:36,880 --> 01:23:38,920 and then you'll know what it's like. 1292 01:23:40,880 --> 01:23:42,640 Why do you hate me? 1293 01:23:44,080 --> 01:23:47,120 Come on, I don't hate you. I've never hated you. 1294 01:23:48,480 --> 01:23:49,920 I idolised you. 1295 01:23:51,680 --> 01:23:54,839 When I watched you play I thought it was genius. 1296 01:23:54,840 --> 01:23:58,640 I wanted to be just like Alex Higgins. Once. 1297 01:24:01,560 --> 01:24:04,719 That's... That's... No. 1298 01:24:04,720 --> 01:24:07,839 No, that's not true. We've... 1299 01:24:07,840 --> 01:24:10,600 We've always been... enemies. 1300 01:24:12,160 --> 01:24:13,879 I'm not your enemy, Alex. 1301 01:24:13,880 --> 01:24:15,959 You are. And the drink. 1302 01:24:15,960 --> 01:24:19,080 That's right, blame me. Everyone else does. 1303 01:24:21,440 --> 01:24:23,120 You look after yourself. 1304 01:24:24,560 --> 01:24:26,759 Remember this - 1305 01:24:26,760 --> 01:24:30,559 I'll get the romantic obituaries when I die. 1306 01:24:30,560 --> 01:24:32,920 And you can keep the fucking money. 1307 01:24:38,560 --> 01:24:40,080 Goodnight! 1310 01:24:51,880 --> 01:24:55,799 ♪ And all the angels singing 1311 01:24:55,800 --> 01:24:59,439 ♪ Just about got it right 1312 01:24:59,440 --> 01:25:03,199 ♪ Cut through with silver 1313 01:25:03,200 --> 01:25:06,879 ♪ And goodness did heaven know 1314 01:25:06,880 --> 01:25:10,679 ♪ Don't know where we're going 1315 01:25:10,680 --> 01:25:14,079 ♪ But, darling, bless your soul 1316 01:25:14,080 --> 01:25:19,040 ♪ Baby, set my soul on fire 1317 01:25:21,240 --> 01:25:24,719 ♪ I've got two little arms to hold on tight 1318 01:25:24,720 --> 01:25:29,119 ♪ And I want to take you higher 1319 01:25:29,120 --> 01:25:33,920 ♪ Baby, never should say never 1320 01:25:36,080 --> 01:25:39,559 ♪ I've got a hurricane inside my veins 1321 01:25:39,560 --> 01:25:43,840 ♪ And I want to stay forever 1322 01:25:58,600 --> 01:26:04,999 ♪ Sweetheart, it may not be easy 1323 01:26:05,000 --> 01:26:09,599 ♪ But we're trying hard to hold on 1324 01:26:09,600 --> 01:26:13,359 ♪ Trying to make it better 1325 01:26:13,360 --> 01:26:18,760 ♪ Sweetheart, get so much freedom 1326 01:26:20,600 --> 01:26:25,680 ♪ But freedom is just another word 1327 01:26:28,960 --> 01:26:33,280 ♪ When you've no-one left to hurt 1328 01:26:35,840 --> 01:26:40,080 ♪ Baby, set my soul on fire 1329 01:26:42,520 --> 01:26:46,439 ♪ I've got two little arms to hold on tight 1330 01:26:46,440 --> 01:26:50,439 ♪ And I want to take you higher 1331 01:26:50,440 --> 01:26:55,200 ♪ Baby, never should say never 1332 01:26:56,960 --> 01:27:00,919 ♪ I've got a hurricane inside my veins 1333 01:27:00,920 --> 01:27:04,160 ♪ And I want to stay forever... ♪