Nick and Phil kick off 2023 in style with a look ahead to one of the sport's most treasured events, the Masters, with a very special guest in 1997 world champion Ken Doherty. There's a preview of every first round match to come at Alexandra Palace, while Nick, Phil and Ken all pick their tournament winner.

Ken also reflects on his wonderful life and career in snooker, including Crucible glory a quarter of a century ago, that infamous missed black in the Masters final and his good friend Alex Higgins.

This episode is the third this season to be brought to you by Sporting Life, one of the UK’s leading sports betting and content websites. Please visit sportinglife.com/snooker for some fantastic content, including Richard Mann's betting previews ahead of the Masters, the latest column from Neal Foulds and Nick's forthcoming exclusive interview with John Higgins.

*4 minutes - Latest on match fixing scandal, including the suspension of Zhao Xintong

*18 minutes - Masters first round preview + prediction of tournament winner

*49 minutes - Reflections on Doherty's life in snooker, including Crucible glory a quarter of a century ago

*One hour, two minutes - Stunning Alex Higgins impression from Ken

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