Radio Snooker with Nick Metcalfe is back on the air, for the first broadcast of 2026.

I take a look at the Masters schedule, which kicks off with Shaun Murphy v Wu Yize and includes some mouthwatering matches, including Neil Robertson taking on Ronnie O'Sullivan.

Radio Snooker shall return again soon with a look at television coverage of this year's tournament at Alexandra Palace.

I hope you all had a smashing Christmas, and very best wishes for 2026.