The only location it dropped out on a few occasions was the home of commentator Dan Dawson, consequently bringing affected matches to a halt, but the camaraderie between him and the history-making quartet throughout the night made up for that and, more importantly, enabled viewers gain greater insight into the personalities of the pros.

Of course there were always going to be critics lining up on social media to voice their rather unforgiving complaints about streaming and camera quality, despite this being the very first night of new venture with plenty of scope for improvement.

Even in an era where many of us have more spare time than ever before, patience remains in short supply.

Regarding the actual standard of the darts, anyone who thought the supposedly relaxed nature of the tournament, where four different players each night will vie for top spot in their groups and a place in the next round, would be ripe for sky high averages were mistaken.

"I'm more nervous playing in my own living room than the Ally Pally," said Jamie Lewis as he posted an average of 79 during his nervy 5-4 victory over Peter Jacques in his final game.

That result bizarrely came hot on the heels from his 'shock' 5-1 thrashing of Wright - with the help of a 99 average - and despite losing his first of the night to Dutch youngster Niels Zonneveld 5-3, the Welshman won the group on legs difference from Snakebite.

The world champion completed the night with a 5-1 triumph over Zonneveld that would be in vain as far as qualification for next month's second stage of the competition, and afterwards admitted it was surprisingly difficult to play to his best in the comfort of his own home.

Wright, who was sporting an NHS-themed hairstyle to show his support for those on the front line in the battle against coronavirus, averaged 93 in the tournament-opening 5-4 win against Jacques, 81 in defeat to Lewis and 77.6 against Zonneveld.

The 50-year-old, who also clinched the Masters this season, felt not being able to see the body language of your opponent and not feeling the usual match rhythm were crucial factors.