Richard Ashdown

Professional darts MC, referee, spotter & statistician - sponsored by @Winmau

[Richard Ashdown @LittleRichard]

Having been asked by their viewers how darts is covered by the TV cameras, Germany’s host broadcaster @SPORT1 kindly asked me to explain my role as a “spotter” for @SkySportsDarts @OfficialPDC.

Combined with the expertise of the darts directors and camera operators, this is how!

[Richard Ashdown @LittleRichard]

@JJIdsardi Of course!

[Netflix UK & Ireland @NetflixUK]

Think you could beat Luke Littler? This lot certainly do. 🎯

BEAT LUKE LITTLER. 30 October, 7PM. LIVE only on Netflix.

[Richard Ashdown @LittleRichard]

@DaveAllen1981 @jackpot180 @Raybar180 One of the best events I’ve ever worked on. Still remember the atmosphere in Düsseldorf and working on this with @DavidHorridge. Good times!

[Richard Ashdown @LittleRichard]

@Daniel_Thybol hahaha

[Richard Ashdown @LittleRichard]

Great news just in… Statesiiiiiiide! 🇺🇸🇨🇦

[Championship Darts Corporation @champdarts]

CHAMPIONSHIP DARTS CORPORATION ANNOUNCES EXPANDED $400,000 TOUR FOR 2027!

The 2027 season will feature 20 Main Tour events, an increase from 16, with the prize fund for each event increasing to $15,000.

FULL RELEASE: https://t.co/fsx1SLYwDs

[Richard Ashdown @LittleRichard]

Ryan Joyce, Dirk van Duijvenbode & Andrew Gildiing are now locked in for Dortmund!

Also with wins this afternoon, Cameron Menzies, Dave Chisnall & Karel Sedláček have given themselves a great chance, provisionally inside the Top 32.

Over to Cristo Reyes & Kim Huybrechts this evening!

26 Searle £45K
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27 Menzies £40.5K
27 Chisnall £40.5K
29 Reyes £40K
30 Sedláček £34.5K
30 Huybrechts £34.5K
30 Schindler £34.5K
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33 Bunting £33K

[PDC Darts @OfficialPDC]

The race to qualify for the 2026 Machineseeker European Championship culminates with the Dutch Darts Championship in Maastricht this weekend!

Who will seal their spots in Dortmund? ���

📝 https://t.co/4Y187bOKoK

[Richard Ashdown @LittleRichard]

@JJIdsardi I do think he’s trying to, Jetze 😉

[Bobby George - the king of bling 👑 @bobbyG180]

🎬🎯 Well, well, look who’s popping up on the big screen!
I’m pleased to say I’ve got a little cameo in the brand-new film The Broken Arrow, coming to cinemas November 13th.
So if you’re heading to see it, keep your eyes peeled… you might just spot me! Trailer to follow!

[Richard Ashdown @LittleRichard]

@topsforfun I think the age limit is 16 and over? He’s still 15

[Richard Ashdown @LittleRichard]

I’ve said it once and I’m going to keep saying it. This tournament is too good to be played behind closed doors, not streamed and only the final played on the big stage.

It’s worthy the Women’s World Matchplay and North American Championship type treatment on television across a full session, surely…

[PDC Darts @OfficialPDC]

We’re down to the last 16 in Wigan with some familiar faces still in the mix. 👀

📋 https://t.co/0VHx7ftHGO

[Richard Ashdown @LittleRichard]

Only Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen have played in more @OfficialPDC Premier Event semi finals than James Wade.
Gerwyn Price & Luke Humphries both look to reach their 18th final.

Semi finals played (won)…
102 (83) Taylor
80 (64) van Gerwen
54th (28) Wade
42 (21) Anderson
39 (14) van Barneveld
38 (21) Wright
33rd (17) Price
26 (13) Lewis
22nd (17) Humphries
22 (11) M. Smith
20 (7) Clayton
18 (18) Littler
18 (5) Manley
16 (10) Part
15th (7) Aspinall

@SkySportsDarts

[PDC Darts @OfficialPDC]

SEMI-FINALS ‼️

Gerwyn Price, Nathan Aspinall, James Wade and Luke Humphries feature at the World Grand Prix semi-finals… a huge evening awaits 🔥

[Richard Ashdown @LittleRichard]

On paper, there should only be one winner here. Their Last 16 records in Premier Events couldn’t be more different.

Ryan has only won 4 of the 23 matches he’s played in the Last 16. Whereas Gian has won 9 out of 10!

[PDC Darts @OfficialPDC]

SEARLE SQUARES IT UP!

Ryan Searle responds impressively in set two to restore parity against Gian van Veen!

📺 https://t.co/TMDN8xUQq6
#WGPDarts | R2

[Richard Ashdown @LittleRichard]

@HighRollerRadio @701Maustin @WeeklyDartscast @Thehammerwields @johndarts2020 @Mick_Dillon @Charlie180Gray @AssonRichard @AlexVdutchdarts The first darts professional. Prolific for his skills on the dartboard with both darts and nails in the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Made a living as an entertainer, playing challenge matches and performing trick shots.
Here is Joe Hitchcock in action. https://t.co/9F4G4PfSpA

[Richard Ashdown @LittleRichard]

@tom_riding170 Haha. I see what you did there!! 🎶

[Richard Ashdown @LittleRichard]

Today, on my 48th Birthday, I have finally passed my driving test!
30 years too late perhaps, but I am so proud of myself to have finally done it! To all those out there struggling... whether it be with driving... or anything else in life that you still have your heart set on. Never give up! x

[WAYNE MARDLE @Wayne501Mardle]

CONGRATULATIONS PAL!!!

[Bobby George - the king of bling 👑 @bobbyG180]

@LittleRichard Well done Richard really proud of Bobbys best counter. Now you will be Bobbys best driver. Great news !