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Sky Sports brings you the latest from the darting world. Emma Paton is joined by special guests and darts stars past and present to discuss all the latest news and talking points on and off the oche.

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United Kingdom

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Sky Sports brings you the latest from the darting world. Emma Paton is joined by special guests and darts stars past and present to discuss all the latest news and talking points on and off the oche.

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English


Episodes
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Littler does it in Liverpool! | We hear from 'The Nuke' after he beats Cross to win Night 13

4/25/2024
Luke Littler joins Polly James to discuss his 6-2 victory over Rob Cross on Night 13 of the Premier League in Liverpool, a win that moves 'The Nuke' five points clear at the top of the table and books his place in Finals Night in May. Polly also chats to commentator Stuart Pyke and we hear from local darts favourite Stephen Bunting.

Duration:00:14:22

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Aspinall gunning for Premier League title 🐍 | Noa-Lynn wins again at Women’s SeriesπŸ†

4/23/2024
Emma Paton is joined by Michael Bridge and Glen Durrant as they review the Premier League so far and look ahead to Night 13 in Liverpool. We speak to Nathan Aspinall who discusses his recent win in Rotterdam and how he believes he can go on to win the Premier League. Plus, we look at the outstanding form from Noa-Lynn van Leuven in the Women’s Series and review the recent European Tour events that saw Gary Anderson take his first European Tour title in over a decade.

Duration:00:44:50

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MVG wins in Birmingham to deny Littler a Premier League hat-trick

4/11/2024
Polly James is in Birmingham to review the action from night 11 of the Premier League where Michael van Gerwen ended a poor run of results by beating Luke Littler in the final - denying the teenager a hat-trick of wins.

Duration:00:17:07

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'He masters Manchester!' | Littler denies nine-dart Price to go back-to-back in the Premier League

4/4/2024
Luke Littler followed victory in Belfast with another in Manchester, beating Gerwyn Price 6-3 in the final to move to the top of the Premier League table. Price had earlier enjoyed a nine-dart finish during his semi-final win over Michael Smith. Abigail Davies is joined by commentator Dan Dawson to look back on night 10. Plus, we hear from Littler.

Duration:00:14:45

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Littler fights back to take first Premier League night win in Belfast

3/28/2024
Luke Littler came from 3-1 down to beat Nathan Aspinall 6-4 on Night 9 of the Premier League of Darts. Abigail Davies talks you through a memorable evening in Belfast. Hear from The Nuke, as well as commentator John Part, spotter Richard Ashdown and former world youth champion, Northern Ireland's Josh Rock. Plus, Abi catches up with Fallon Sherrock after she won two PDC Women's Series events in one weekend.

Duration:00:25:56

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Premier League half-term grades πŸŽ“ | Sherrock shines at Women's Series 🎯

3/25/2024
Emma Paton is joined by Colin Lloyd and Polly James to dish out half-term grades to each Premier League player after the tournament reached the halfway point in Dublin. We also look back at the start of the Women's Series where Fallon Sherrock impressed, and Polly plays our new feature 'The Checkout'.

Duration:00:47:22

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Humphries goes tops in Notts! | 2024 Premier League Night 7 Review

3/14/2024
Abigail Davies wraps up the action from Nottingham on Night 7 of the 2024 Premier League. Hear from your winner on the night Luke Humphries, as well as PDC Chief Executive Matt Porter, whilst commentator Dan Dawson looks ahead to Night 8.

Duration:00:23:02

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Humphries is β€œastonishing” in Brighton! | Cool Hand Luke beats Bully Boy on Night 6 | 2024 Premier League

3/7/2024
Luke Humphries joins Polly James in Brighton to look back at his impressive win on Night Six of the Premier League of Darts. Hear also from commentators Wayne Mardle, John Part, and journalist Conor Cain.

Duration:00:15:51

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Van den Bergh on UK Open win & criticism of pace πŸ† | Brighton preview πŸ“‹ | Women's Series preview 🎯

3/4/2024
Emma Paton is joined by Colin Lloyd and Sky Sports Darts editor Megan Wellens to review the UK Open. We speak to winner Dimitri Van den Bergh who discussed the impact of sports psychology on his career, and he responded to criticism to the pace of his game. Plus, we look ahead to the upcoming Premier League action, Players Championship events and Women's Series.

Duration:00:58:25

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'Aspinall is the chief in Exeter!' | The Asp beats Cross to win in Devon

2/29/2024
Polly James is in Exeter where Nathan Aspinall emerged victorious on Night Five of the Premier League. Hear from the Asp, plus Rod Studd, Mark Webster and Wayne Mardle as they assess the action.

Duration:00:20:06

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Peter Wright's Premier League & UK Open predictions! 🐍 | Exeter preview πŸ“‹ | UK Open preview πŸ†

2/27/2024
Emma Paton is joined by Richard Ashdown and Sky Sports Darts editor Megan Wellens as they discuss the Premier League season so far and look ahead to Night 5 in Exeter. We speak to Peter Wright who predicted an upturn in his Premier League form and a successful weekend in Minehead. Plus, we preview the UK Open and look at the talking points from the recent Players Championship events.

Duration:00:45:38

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MVG makes it a hat-trick 🎩 | Aspinall off the mark 🐍 | Newcastle review πŸ—’οΈ

2/22/2024
Abigail Davies is joined by Glen Durrant and Mark Webster to look back on Night 4 of the Premier League in Newcastle, as Michael van Gerwen made it a hat-trick of wins beating Nathan Aspinall 6-4 in the final. We hear from MVG and 2023 Masters champion, Chris Dobey.

Duration:00:15:15

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MVG tops table with Glasgow win πŸ” | Littler beaten by Price in thriller 🀯 | Newcastle preview πŸ“‹

2/16/2024
Producer Henry Chard is joined by Sky Sports Darts editor Megan Wellens to review Night 3 of the Premier League in Glasgow as Michael van Gerwen made it two wins in a row to go top of the table. We hear from MVG after beating Luke Humphries in the final and discuss the superb quarter-final between Gerwyn Price and Luke Littler before previewing Night 4 in Newcastle.

Duration:00:21:51

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Eddie Hearn exclusive! 🎯 | Littler’s dream PC debut πŸ‘‘ | Will Glasgow crowd fuel Wright? 🐍

2/13/2024
Emma Paton is joined by Richard Ashdown and Polly James as they give an in-depth review of Night 2 in Berlin, what they are looking forward to in Glasgow on Night 3 and discuss Luke Littler taking the Players Championship by storm. Plus, they are joined by Eddie Hearn as he looks at where he wants to take the sport as PDC chairman, and the panel answer your questions!

Duration:01:01:55

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MVG wins in Berlin | Littler makes his first Premier League Final

2/8/2024
Abigail Davies looks back on a dramatic night of Premier League darts in Berlin, as Michael van Gerwen beats Luke Littler in the deciding leg of a thrilling final. You can watch and follow the 2024 Premier League of Darts every Thursday on Sky Sports.

Duration:00:12:24

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Bully Boy is back! πŸ‚ | Smith wins Night 1 in Cardiff πŸ‰ | 2024 Premier League πŸ†

2/1/2024
Abigail Davies is joined by Dan Dawson and Mark Webster to look back on Night 1 of the 2024 Premier League in Cardiff, where Michael 'Bully Boy' Smith enjoyed an impressive return to form. Smith eased past home favourite Gerwyn Price 6-2 in the final, having dispatched Michael van Gerwen and Luke Littler earlier in the night. Abi also sits down with Nathan Aspinall to look ahead to 2024. #LoveTheDarts

Duration:00:27:26

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2024 Premier League preview πŸ† | Gerwyn Price exclusive! πŸ‰πŸ₯Ά

1/30/2024
Emma Paton is joined by Matthew Edgar and Abigail Davies to discuss all things Premier League as they look at the impact Luke Littler will have on the competition and give their predictions on who will make the final four. Plus, they are joined by Gerwyn Price as he aims to seal his first Premier League crown.

Duration:00:59:49

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πŸ”₯ World Darts Championship review πŸ”₯ Exclusives with Luke Humphries, Luke Littler & Matt Porter πŸ₯Ά 🧨

1/5/2024
On this episode of Love the Darts we look back at one of the best World Darts Championships! We’re joined by champion Luke Humphries and the teenage sensation Luke Littler. Plus, PDC Chief Executive Matt Porter joins us to discuss the Premier League line-up ahead of the first night in February.

Duration:00:49:25

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World Darts: Day 16 | 'The world No.1 is world champion!' | Humphries sees off Littler in epic final

1/3/2024
Abigail Davies is at Alexandra Palace for the final of our daily episodes from the World Darts Championships. Hear the moment Luke Humphries sealed the world title with a thrilling win over Luke Littler, reaction from the two players and from commentator, Dan Dawson who gives his thoughts on a spectacular finale to the tournament.

Duration:00:19:07

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World Darts: Day 15 | Finalists confirmed! | Referee Russ Bray looks ahead to his farewell final

1/2/2024
Abigail Davies is at Alexandra Palace to review the action from two exceptional World Darts Championship semi-finals as Luke Littler and Luke Humphries book their spots in the final. Commentators, Chris Mason and Dan Dawson give their thoughts on the performances, plus there's a special chat with referee, Russ Bray who will be officiating in his last World Championship final.

Duration:00:25:04