One of snooker's most celebrated champions Cliff Thorburn, who had his greatest victory at the Crucible 45 years ago, speaks to me about the first World Champions Dinner.

A number of former champions, including Thorburn, attended the event in Sheffield ahead of this year's World Snooker Championship.

I look ahead to television coverage of the World Championship at the Crucible. I'll tell you about some of the main transmission times on the BBC during the 17 days to come, plus a guide to some of the presenters and commentators that will bring us the coverage on the BBC and TNT Sports.

Your feedback would be most welcome during the World Championship. I'll address all your correspondence in my final broadcast of the season following the tournament. Tweet me @RadioSnooker or email [email protected]

I've spoken to broadcaster Rob Walker ahead of the World Championship. Rob talks to me about the tournament to come and what is so special about the Crucible.

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I reflect on glory for John Higgins at the Tour Championship and the interviews I brought you live from Manchester here on Radio Snooker.

I'll return very soon to look ahead to BBC coverage of the World Championship. Your feedback and thoughts are always welcome - tweet me @RadioSnooker or email [email protected]

I was delighted to speak with my podcast partner Phil Haigh for his Radio Snooker debut here. Typical wisdom from Haigh on show here, on Judd Trump's form going to the Crucible, the career record of Barry Hawkins and world qualifying to come in Sheffield.

Steven Hallworth spoke to me about winning back his tour card, which he clinched with victory over Mark Davis. Steven also reflects on how much he enjoys commentating and looks ahead to World Championship qualifying.

I spoke to John Higgins during his press conference after reaching the Tour Championship. Higgins tells me that Barry Hawkins has underachieved in his career and talks about what makes this tournament and its setting special.

I was delighted to grab a word with Leo Scullion, who is refereeing at this week's Tour Championship in Manchester.

Leo talks to me about his long career, how he keeps focus during matches and his memories of refereeing the 2019 world final.

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I bumped into referee Ben Williams in the Cue Zone at the Tour Championship in Manchester. He talks about the news that Desislava Bozhilova will referee the world final and his experience of officiating at the Crucible.

Neal Foulds speaks to me here at the Tour Championship about whether Ronnie O'Sullivan will play at the World Championship and the brilliant form of Kyren Wilson this season.

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