The 1980s snooker rivalry between Alex “Hurricane” Higgins and Steve “The Nugget” Davis, two very different personalities who helped popularise the sport on TV.
Acting
Luke Treadaway's Higgins is pure feral charisma in a waistcoat.
Production
Recreated '80s TV broadcasts are uncomfortably perfect.
Costume
Those shirts. Those glasses. Zero notes, chefs kiss.
Director
Brian Welsh
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Steve Davis initially refused to watch it, then admitted it was 'pretty accurate' — the ultimate boring endorsement.
Director Brian Welsh shot the TV sequences on period-correct cameras, making them indistinguishable from actual 1982 broadcasts.
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