Abigail Davies is backstage at the O2 in London after Luke Littler beat Luke Humphries 11-7 to be crowned Premier League Darts champion. Littler is only the second player in history to hit a nine-darter in a Premier League final. Hear from both Lukes, as well as commentator Wayne Mardle, and comedian Rob Beckett, who was amongst the 14,000 fans watching on.
Emma Paton is joined by Michael Bridge and Colin Lloyd as the trio discuss all things Premier League play-offs and speak to seven-time champion Michael van Gerwen as he gets ready for his semi-final clash against Luke Humphries. The panel also chat about the European Tour and play 'The Checkout'!
Abigail Davies is in Sheffield where, on Night 16 of the Premier League Darts, there was a playoff spot up for grabs between Michael Smith and Nathan Aspinall.
Polly James takes you behind the scenes on Night 15 of the Premier League of Darts, where Leeds United fan Luke Humphries beat Michael Van Gerwen 6-5 in a thrilling final. Hear from Humphries and commentator Laura Turner on a memorable night for Cool Hand.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Luke Littler joins Polly James to reflect on his historic victory, as he becomes the youngest player to make a World Darts semi final. We also look back on a remarkable comeback for Rob Cross, discuss Scott Williams' surprise win over MVG, and hear from Luke Humphries who has made it to the final four for the first time in his career. Plus, the PDC’s Matt Porter looks ahead to the semi finals.
Polly James wraps up all the action on the last day of darts in 2023, starting with the 16-year-old sensation Luke Littler and his win over his hero, Raymond van Barneveld. We speak to Luke’s Dad, Anthony, straight after that victory! The match of the night was won by Luke Humphries who beat Joe Cullen in one of the all-time classic Ally Pally encounters – ‘Cool Hand Luke’ joins the pod to deliver his New Year’s message to our listeners. Plus, there were wins for Brendan Dolan, Rob Cross, Scott ...
Straight after knocking out the defending champion Michael Smith, Chris Dobey joins Polly James to look back at his memorable victory on day 12 of the World Darts. Mark "Webby" Webster chats about the day's other results that saw Michael van Gerwen march on, Gary Anderson fly through to the next round, and Raymond van Barneveld roll back the years. #LoveTheDarts to get involved.
Polly James is at Alexandra Palace to look back on the action from day 11 of the World Darts Championship with Rod Studd and Master of Ceremonies, John McDonald. There was a huge upset as Gerwyn Price was knocked out by Brendan Dolan, an impressive fightback from Luke Humphries while Stephen Bunting set up a mouth-watering match against Michael van Gerwen.
The World Darts Championship returned after its Christmas break with a stellar lineup on day 10 at Alexandra Palace. Polly James is joined by Glen Durrant and Stuart Pyke to review the action which included Luke Littler extending his dream debut run plus wins for Michael Smith, Michael van Gerwen and Rob Cross.
The pre-Christmas sessions conclude with a huge upset as Ricky Evans knocks out Nathan Aspinall. Abi Davies is at Alexandra Palace with Dan Dawson and Ian Danter to look back at that and all the other results on Day 9 of the World Darts Championships. Our daily pods will resume when the third round gets underway on Wednesday 27 December.
