I was delighted to see 1980 world champion Cliff Thorburn here in Sheffield and I asked him about the new deal that will keep the World Championship at the Crucible until 2045.

I asked Joe Johnson whether he could believe his memorable 1986 World Championship victory here at the Crucible was now 40 years ago.

Thank you for listening to Radio Snooker in such good numbers during this World Championship. I've got a few more broadcasts left and your views are always most welcome - tweet me @RadioSnooker or email [email protected]

I spoke to former world champion Joe Johnson about the 100 minute frame in the Mark Allen v Wu Yize World Championship semi-final.

I spoke to Crucible compere Rob Walker, who tells me how special it was when all three players from the 'Class of 92' played on the same night. 

But he says it still didn't match the most raucous Crucible atmosphere he has known...

I've got to do a quarter-final review because I'm a frightful completist. Here it is.

I'm in Tudor Square outside the Crucible and bumped into Steven Hallworth. I asked him for his views on the Crucible Curse, what it's been like commentating for the BBC here and the new deal keeping this tournament at this iconic venue until 2045.

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]