Interview with Bobby George, 70

Bobby George, darts’ King of Bling, is a rough diamond with a great sense of humour and an inquisitive mind. He currently co-presents BBC darts coverage, but was originally a builder by trade, digging tunnels for the Victoria tube line until he picked up his first dart at the age of 30.

The London-born DIY lover built his own family house, George Hall, which has 18 bedrooms, 12 acres of grounds and a pub. Now he wants to find out about the cost of living and price of property in India. Bobby has never been to India before and struggles with heat, but because his wife loves the sun, Bobby is keen to find out whether the cheap cost of living and property means he could buy a home for them in India.

What did you enjoy most about India?
I enjoyed meeting the people in India. They were very humble and I was amazed at how they did not waste a thing, but made something out of nothing to sell and live!

How were the rest of the group?
All the group came from different backgrounds but we had our ages and life experiences in common. We all got on!

Do you see India as somewhere you could live?
We could, but there is a lot of red tape to deal with when buying property in the country - you either have to set up a business in India to buy one or go in with an Indian co-buyer.

If you returned, what would you like to do more of?
I would love to explore the lakes, go fishing and see different parts of India. I’d also find out more about the amount of people and children who suffer blindness through cataracts.