Summary

  • Gary Anderson beats Adrian Lewis 7-5

  • The 'Flying Scotsman' retains his title

  • Anderson hit a 170 checkout in final set

  • Record number of 180s: Lewis 19, Anderson 15

  • Venue: Alexandra Palace, London

Live Reporting

Stephan Shemilt

  1. The Palace is going bonkers. Lewis is kissing so many people he might never get on the stage.

  2. "Would you please welcome, from Stoke-on-Trent, the two-time champion of the world. It's Jackpot, Adrian Lewis!

    "Der, der, der, Ad-ri-an Lew-is."

  3. "Ladies and gentlemen, this is the moment we've all been waiting for."

    Our MC is on the mic.

  4. Here they come. Walk-ons with the sort razzmatazz you'd expect in the WWE.

  5. "Der, der, der, Ad-ri-an Lew-is."

  6. "Oh Gary, Gary. Gary, Gary, Gary, Gary And-er-son."

  7. They're singing in the Palace. "Stand up if you love the darts."

  8. We salute you, Emma. Hot chocolate and biscuits (and a onesie) sounds like the way to go this evening. If anyone else is following the darts in a onesie, do let me know.

    It's almost time for the players...

  9. Get Involved

    #bbcdarts

    Emma Halford: Christmas onesie is on. I have biscuits. I have hot chocolate. Bring on the text coverage of the PDC final!

    Charlie Richardson: The last time these two met in the final Lewis hit a 9 darter; Anderson hit one last night and chances are we'll see one tonight.

  10. Finalists

  11. Head v heart

    BBC Sport's man at the Lakeside for the BDO World Championships is edging towards Adrian Lewis coming out on top... just

  12. Get involved

    Text 81111

    Lewis all the way, hits his top game it will be too much for Anderson, 7-3

    Steve Davis, Doncaster

  14. The atmosphere is building inside the Alexandra Palace. We're getting under way in just over five minutes. There's a chap in there holding a Japan flag. The darts is international.

  15. Get involved

    Text 81111

    These guys' routes to the final couldn't have been easier...hard to see which way it will go. Who is likely to keep their head? 'Flying' Gary to win 7-4. Sorry Adrian. Either way, love the darts, lets have it.

    Ben

  16. What they're playing for

    The Sid Waddell Trophy, named after the voice of darts.

    The great man died in 2012, with the World Championship introducing this trophy the year after.

    Fittingly Phil Taylor, the best of them all, got his hands on the prize first.

    Sid Waddell TrophyGetty Images

  18. They've thrown for the bull in the practice room. Lewis was straight in the centre and has won the throw. The early advantage?

  19. View from the Lakeside

    BDO world champion Scott Mitchell: "I've done exhibitions with Gary and Adrian over the past year and you couldn't meet nicer guys. I really do wish them both luck. 

    "Gary I can feel for because he's going back as champion, as I have, but Adrian knows what it's about. He's the underdog and that may suit Adrian. 

    "No matter what happens, it will be a good final and neither player will be frightened of one another."

  20. Meanwhile, at the Lakeside...

    Defending BDO champion Scott Mitchell has battled through to the second round of the BDO World Championships, defeating Kiwi qualifier Craig Caldwell in a deciding set.

    The 45-year-old from the New Forest fought back from 1-0 and 2-1 down to reach the last 16 with a 3-2 victory.

    Caldwell hit nine 180s but Mitchell’s superior finishing proved decisive.

    You can watch highlights of today's play from 23:30-00:20 on BBC Two.