The Rack Pack Apr 2026

The narrative focuses on the intense contrast between Alex "Hurricane" Higgins (played by Luke Treadaway), the flamboyant but self-destructive "bad boy" of the game, and Steve "The Nugget" Davis (played by Will Merrick), the methodical and professional rising star.

Barry Hearn (Kevin Bishop) is portrayed as the manager who brought commercial professionalism to the sport, steering Davis to dominance. The Rack Pack

This British television film , released on BBC iPlayer, explores the golden era of snooker in the 1970s and 80s. It highlights the sport's transformation from club rooms to a televised national phenomenon. The narrative focuses on the intense contrast between