Talking Snooker

Nick and Phil are joined by Eurosport commentator Philip Studd, to look ahead to the UK Championship in York, in a special episode brought to you by Sporting Life. There's plenty of reflection on Jimmy White qualifying for the event at the age of 60 and a guide to all the last 32 matches to come.

We are delighted to be partnering with SportingLife.com, the UK’s leading sports betting and content website, for a number of key episodes this season. You can visit sportinglife.com/snooker for betting previews and analysis ahead of all the big ranking events, plus big name interviews, results, news, and of course a brilliant fortnightly column from friend of the podcast Neal Foulds. Our next episode in this new partnership will come in January when we preview the Masters.

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Nick and Phil reflect on a fourth Champion of Champions title for Ronnie O'Sullivan, with victory over Judd Trump in the final. There's talk of Trump's maximum in the final and the week overall in Bolton. Plus the latest from the UK Championship qualifiers in Sheffield and the rest of the snooker news.

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Nick and Phil look ahead to the 10th modern edition of the Champion of Champions in Bolton. There's also a round-up of the latest qualifying action, plus the rest of the latest snooker news. Keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet us at TalkingSnooker or email [email protected]

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Nick and Phil reflect on a second successive triumph for Mark Allen in Belfast, and a terrific week in general at the first Home Nations event of the season. There's also news of victory for Reanne Evans in Scotland. Plus the return of Snooker Scene, with a new editor.

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Nick and Phil are joined by journalist John Skilbeck, the author of a new book on the 1982 World Championship, to talk at length about the extraordinary life and times of Alex Higgins. The world titles in 72 and 82, including that break, the genius on the table, the chaos and scandal off it. And so much more. Please send us your thoughts - tweet us at TalkingSnooker or email [email protected]

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Nick and Phil are live at the Northern Snooker Centre in Leeds, with their referee Dave Tindall, to talk about the latest battle for the Tony Meo Trophy. There's also a look back at a memorable Hong Kong Masters in front of world record crowds, plus a look ahead to the Northern Ireland Open.

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Nick and Phil are joined by the broadcaster Abigail Davies to reflect on victory for Ryan Day at the British Open. There's also a look ahead to the Hong Kong Masters. Oh, and our selections for chosen walk-on music. And Pot Black.

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Nick and Phil are joined by the broadcaster Abigail Davies to reflect on victory for Ryan Day at the British Open. There's also a look ahead to the Hong Kong Masters. Plus Nick, Phil and Abi select their walk-on songs. Oh, and talk of Pot Black.

Nick and Phil reflect on an important weekend for the sport, with the World Mixed Doubles giving the world's leading female players a higher profile than they've ever had before. Your correspondence very much part of this episode, including one quite brilliant email right at the start. There's also news from the British Open, including an early exit for Ronnie O'Sullivan.

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Two tournaments for the price of none on this episode of Talking Snooker, as Nick and Phil look ahead to the season resuming in earnest. Two big tournaments are coming up in Milton Keynes, the World Mixed Doubles and British Open. Keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet us at TalkingSnooker or email [email protected]

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