This fascinating World Championship continues, and there are so many delightful characters to talk snooker with. Here's writer Igor Freires, talking about his love of the game growing up in Brazil and travelling from the other side of the world to make the pilgrimage to the Crucible. Check out Igor's writing at www.blogdowntherail.com

One of the sport's biggest voices, David Hendon, joins me on Radio Snooker ahead of commentating on the John Higgins v Shaun Murphy World Championship semi-final for TNT Sports.

David talks to me about the tournament so far, including the epic match between John Higgins and Ronnie O'Sullivan. David also looks ahead to the semi-finals and talks about the new Crucible deal, which will keep the tournament here until 2045.

Plus Tommy Trinder and Blankety Blank.

Hello everyone. I'm catching up with your correspondence in a World Championship special broadcast of Points of View here on Radio Snooker with Nick Metcalfe.

Topics here include world qualifying, the John Virgo Memorial and Ronnie O'Sullivan's exit.

Please do write to me with your snooker views at any time - tweet me @RadioSnooker or email [email protected]

I'm back on the air here on Radio Snooker, with reflections on the second round of the World Championship, including the classic match between John Higgins and Ronnie O'Sullivan.

I also use my beloved vidiprinter to update you with early news from the quarter-finals. Plus views from me on the ending of snooker's ranking tournament in Saudi Arabia.

Keep your snooker views coming - tweet me @RadioSnooker or email [email protected]

Hello everyone. The first round stage is complete at the World Championship and here I am to reflect on it. Plus the round two matches to come.

If you have any thoughts on this World Championship, please do send me a message on Twitter @RadioSnooker or email [email protected]

Ronnie O'Sullivan was asked whether he had crossed paths with Stan Moody and Liam Pullen at this World Championship following his first round victory over He Guoqiang at the Crucible.

And O'Sullivan made a big prediction for Moody...

David Gilbert told Phil Haigh and I on the Talking Snooker podcast in 2024 that he thought snooker was boring. Following his defeat to Ding Junhui at the World Championship, I asked Gilbert whether he still thought that.

As you can imagine, David had plenty to say. And if you'd like to respond to any of it, please do tweet me @RadioSnooker or email [email protected]

I spoke to Mark Allen during his press conference following his first round victory over Zhang Anda at the World Championship. Allen says he believes the pockets are tight at the Crucible.

I spoke to Liam Highfield during his press conference following defeat to defending champion Zhao Xintong at the World Championship.

Your views are most welcome on any snooker issue - tweet me @RadioSnooker or email [email protected]

I spoke to the CEO of World Snooker Tour, Simon Brownell, on day one of the World Championship at the Crucible.

Simon talks to me about the new Crucible deal and how the arena might look after the rebuild following the 2028 tournament.

There's also talk about playing conditions and next season's events. Any reaction from you to this interview or anything you're hearing on Radio Snooker would be most welcome - please tweet @RadioSnooker or email [email protected]