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Darts Prodigy Luke Littler - Friends Reflect on His Meteoric Rise

Luke Littler, a teenage darts phenomenon, has made a remarkable journey to the PDC World Darts Championship final. Prior to the Wednesday finale, the BBC caught up with his friends at a St Helens pub to discuss his swift ascent to fame.
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