Gods of Snooker

Production Note - Limited Series

Gods of Snooker is a standalone Documentary Miniseries that concluded its 3-episode run in May 2021. Produced by Louis Theroux’s Mindhouse Productions, this definitive retrospective captures the meteoric rise of snooker during its 1980s golden age. The narrative spans three distinct chapters, blending archival footage with candid contemporary interviews to chronicle the rivalry between icons like Steve Davis and Alex Higgins. By framing the sport’s commercial explosion as a cultural phenomenon, the series offers a complete historical arc that requires no further installments. It received critical acclaim for its prestige editing and depth, securing a BAFTA nomination for its masterful storytelling. As a closed-ended factual event, it remains the quintessential chronicle of an era when snooker dominated British television screens.