Acting
David Vine
Born — Died
1935-01-03 — 2009-01-11
Place of birth
Newton Abbot, Devon, England, UK
Known for
Acting
Credits
8 titles
David Martin Vine (3 January 1935 – 11 January 2009) was an English television sports presenter. He presented a wide variety of shows from the 1960s onwards, most notably covering major snooker tournaments for the BBC.
Known for
6.9The absurd adventures of two defective detectives, who - despite unbelievable incompetence - somehow manage to solve their cases (or be nearby when the cases are solved) and retain their jobs.
The Detectives
1993
7.7A British magic show and variety show that aired on BBC1 from 9 June 1979 to 18 June 1994. Daniels' assistant throughout the series was Debbie McGee, whom he married in 1988. At its peak in the 1980s, the show regularly attracted viewing figures of 15 million and was sold to 43 countries.
The Paul Daniels Magic Show
1979
Sportsnight was a midweek BBC television sports programme that ran from 1968 until 1997.
Sportsnight
1968
An official coaching video of the World Snooker and Billiards Association, fully endorsed by the major players of the game. It is set out in stages with an easy to follow guide to improve your game and ultimately make it more enjoyable.
Snooker: Basic Skills
1996
10.0Taking a look back at the golden era of snooker in the 1970s and 80s.
When Snooker Ruled the World
2002
7.0A look at the 1985 Snooker World Championship final when Steve Davis and Dennis Taylor battled past midnight as over 18 million people watched on television.
Davis v Taylor: The '85 Black Ball Final
2010
Film credits
2000s · 1 titles
1990s · 2 titles
An official coaching video of the World Snooker and Billiards Association, fully endorsed by the major players of the game. It is set out in stages with an easy to follow guide to improve your game and ultimately make it more enjoyable.
Snooker: Basic Skills
1996
Jimmy White recalls and replays his super fast 147 break during a match at the World Championships, followed by Tony Knowles selection of near impossible trick shots.
The Max and The Magic
1993
Series credits
6.9The absurd adventures of two defective detectives, who - despite unbelievable incompetence - somehow manage to solve their cases (or be nearby when the cases are solved) and retain their jobs.
The Detectives
1993
7.7A British magic show and variety show that aired on BBC1 from 9 June 1979 to 18 June 1994. Daniels' assistant throughout the series was Debbie McGee, whom he married in 1988. At its peak in the 1980s, the show regularly attracted viewing figures of 15 million and was sold to 43 countries.
The Paul Daniels Magic Show
1979
Sportsnight was a midweek BBC television sports programme that ran from 1968 until 1997.
Sportsnight
1968