Production
The events was recorded in a single day at the Pebble Mill Studios in Birmingham, but the matches were shown in half hour programs over the winter. The press co-operated and didn't reveal the scores until a match had been transmitted. Between 2005 and 2006 the whole tournament was broadcasted over one day. Pot Black's theme tune was the ragtime classic Black and White Rag, composed by George Botsford and performed by Winifred Atwell.
Pot Black was originally hosted by Alan Weeks. In the 1980s David Icke took over and hosted the event until 1986. Eamonn Holmes hosted the event in 1991 and 1992, but was replaced with David Vine for 1993. Vine also hosted Senior Pot Black in 1997. The latest revival of the event was hosted by Hazel Irvine. Pot Black is credited with producing one of the most memorable British sports quotes. Legendary commentator Ted Lowe, aware that not all viewers had colour televisions, said "and for those of you who are watching in black and white, the pink is next to the green."
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