Fans of iconic British game show Bullseye have to wait a little longer for its return - but in the meantime they can snap up merchandise in the form of crisps . Bullseye first aired in September 1981 with presenter Jim Bowen joined by animated mascot Bully, an anthropomorphic brown bull in a red and white striped shirt. Centred on darts, the programme attracted 20 million viewers at its peak - with pairings of amateur darts players and trivia experts going head-to-head for a series of prizes.
ITV recently announced the show is to return later this year with former cricketer and Top Gear presenter Freddie Flintoff at the helm - the first airing since a short-lived comeback in the mid-2000s. Now, a fan of the show as enthused "we are finally getting our country back" after spotting a packet of steak and ale flavoured Bully's Ridge Cut Crisps on a supermarket shelf and sharing a photo to X. Featuring the show's slogan, "You can't beat a bit of Bully" alongside the character himself, others admitted they can't wait to try them themselves.
In response to questions from fellow X users, the snack's finder went on to reveal they are currently on sale at Home Bargains. It prompted scores more to admit they're desperate to grab a bag themselves. Finally we are getting are country back pic.
twitter.com/jN1gTjFVMb "I’ve never wanted anything more than I want these," one X user declared. A second added: "I'm not lying I really want to buy and consume these multiple times a week.
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