Phil Taylor to star as World Championship darts returns to BBC TV

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darts returns to the BBC next year.After retiring from the sport at the start of 2018, Taylor made his comeback earlier this year by joining the new World Seniors Tour, taking part in the World Championship, World Masters and World Matchplay.

The Tour, open to players over the age of 50, is going from strength to strength, with a fourth major tournament set to be added to the 2023 schedule.Last year’s tournaments were broadcast on BT Sport, but the TV rights for the next World Seniors Championship, at the Circus Tavern in February, have been picked up by the BBC.

World Seniors Darts have announced the tournament will be available to watch across TV, online and via the red button.READ MORE: Phil Taylor told he 'can't lift a shovel' ahead of grudge match with rival Peter ManleyTaylor will be the star attraction having seemingly got his mojo back following a disappointing early exit from the World Seniors Championship earlier this year.

After threatening to go back into retirement unless his game improved, The Power was a losing finalist at both the Masters and the Matchplay, won by Canadian David Cameron and Robert Thornton respectively.Speaking during the Matchplay in Hull, a confident Taylor said he believed he had his rivals worried.“The difference is now, they’re worried.