Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: Glenn Speller, Paul Joslin, Adam Bennett and James Patient. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.

Multi-talented Liverpool player Allan Taylor talks to Shabnam about his entertaining career and the “fire” that still burns for snooker.

Shabnam talks to young Scottish player Liam Graham about life as a new professional, the recent loss of his grandfather and practicing with his snooker idol John Higgins.

Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game.

Shabnam meets Junaid Ahmed, the first Indian referee to take charge of a World Snooker Tour event outside of his country.

Ian chats to some of the world's best snooker players and the organisers of the English Open at the Brentwood Centre in Essex.

The Basildon snooker player and 2015 World Champion chats with Ian Puckey about his life and career in snooker.

The Basildon snooker player and 2015 World Champion chats with Ian Puckey about his life and career in snooker.

Shabnam Younus-Jewell gets to know some of snooker's biggest names who have won the sport's ultimate prize.

Shabnam Younus-Jewell talks to three of World Snooker's most exciting young players, Jackson Page, Bulcsu Revesz and Antoni Kowalski.

Shabnam Younus-Jewell talks to the 2021 Welsh Open champion about his shock win and trying to reach those levels again.

Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. With Shabnam Younus-Jewell.

Leicester snooker professional Ben Woollaston tells Shabnam Younus-Jewell about his difficult recovery from chronic fatigue.

Shabnam Younus-Jewell talks to Mark Davis who has been on the professional snooker tour for more than 30 years and is proud to have earned a living from the game.

Hungary's first professional snooker player shares his hopes and dreams for his career with Shabnam Younus-Jewell.

Shabnam Younus-Jewell talks to Ian Burns about his snooker career and improving his fitness by competing in his first ironman competition.

Shabnam Younus-Jewell chats to Antoni Kowalski who is just the third Polish player to make it onto the main professional snooker tour.

Shabnam Younus-Jewell reflects on her chats with three of this year's guests and some of their stories from the world of snooker.

Maryann McConnell is still playing and enjoying snooker at the age of 74 and chats about her career with Shabnam Younus-Jewell

Shabnam Younus-Jewell talks to former professional Stephen Harrison about his career and work in an academy catering for potential professionals and players with disabilities

Rolf Kalb is the voice of snooker in Germany and is synonymous with popularising the sport in Europe. He talks to Shabnam Younus-Jewell about his 40 year career and retirement.

Shabnam Younus-Jewell speaks to the record breaking WDBS player Daniel Blunn about his career and entering the World Snooker Hall of Fame

World Women’s Seniors number one Tessa Davidson tells Shabnam Younus-Jewell how much she’s enjoying success again after a 23 year break from the game.

Snooker photographer Tai Chengzhe tells Shabnam Younus-Jewell how the boom in the sport in China led to him getting his dream job

Snooker presenter and reporter, Abigail Davies talks about her health struggles and how snooker and sport have helped her along the way

Igor Figuerido spent nearly ten years on the world snooker tour. He talks to Shabnam Younus-Jewell about his career, learning English on tour and coaching the next generation.

Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. With Shabnam Younus-Jewell.

Want to know what it’s like to film the action at the World Snooker Championship? Shabnam talks to cameraman and musician Jim, on his 20th year at the Crucible. He brings his guitar along to play some songs.

The Leicester player is a top 16 seed for the first time at the Crucible this year. He talks to Shabnam about the importance of talking and dispels some myths about his character.

Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. With Shabnam Younus-Jewell.

Shabnam talks to announcer Phil Seymour about his work in snooker and other sports. Plus his successful One Four Seven podcast with world champion Shaun Murphy.

Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. With Shabnam Younus-Jewell.

Tony Knowles is a three times World Championship semi-finalist, two times ranking title winner and famous for making headlines on the front and back pages

After 33 years as a professional, Nigel Bond retired in 2022. He is now a coach and member of the WPBSA Board. He tells Shabnam how grateful he is that snooker remains a huge part of his life.

Steven Hallworth is the English Amateur Champion and talks about wanting to get back on the professional tour and an upcoming appointment at the altar...

Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. With Shabnam Younus-Jewell.

Mick Price is known for having the fastest 147 made against him by Ronnie O'Sullivan but he had a solid professional career in his own right and he talks to Shabnam Younus-Jewell

Rachel Casey is the face of snooker on Eurosport and discusses her career, working with some legends of the sport and gives Shabnam some off-camera stories.

Colvin O'Brien plays snooker at the top level despite losing the sight in one of his eyes. He talks to Shabnam Younus-Jewell about overcoming setbacks to play the game he loves.

Phil Yates has been covering snooker for more than 30 years and has even lost to a 10 year-old Ronnie O’Sullivan. He also has an early tip for this year's World Championship.

The Australian tour pro Ryan Thomerson tells Shabnam Younus-Jewell about chasing his dream, car valeting and house renovating.

Mary talks about her life in snooker and her ongoing battle with Crohn’s disease.

The Australian tour pro talks about chasing his dream, car valeting and house renovating

Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. With Shabnam Younus-Jewell.

The much loved BBC commentator and former Big Break star tells Shabnam how he went from snooker player to TV personality. JV talks trick shots, impersonations and how much he still loves working in the sport he has contributed to for over 50 years.

The famous father and son behind the Matchroom Sport empire join Shabnam to chat snooker. As well as that they talk boxing and new year’s resolutions.

The 2010 world snooker champion chats to Shabnam from Australia joined by his manager. Neil is taking a long break, hoping to come back fighting for the rest of the season. His manager Django Fung joins the party from Hong Kong, to mainly tell stories of when Neil has been at his forgetful best!

The coach behind the SightRight technique which has helped three world champions. This has transformed the careers of Ronnie O’Sullivan, Mark Williams and Stuart Bingham. Steve explains the origins of his method and his most proud moments.

The teenage professional Liam Pullen on his idol Mark Selby and his friendly rivalry with Stan Moody. The York player also tells Shabnam about growing pains, being helped by Peter Lines and his dog Ronnie.

The World Women’s player tells Shabnam how she juggles snooker with the film industry. Varshaa from India also talks about her ambitions to turn professional and increase the representation from her country.

The Essex snooker great invites Shabnam into his dressing room at the UK Championship. He talks about his continuing involvement with the tournament in York and his new career in music. The six time world and UK champion also discusses his lasting friendship with Barry Hearn and the future of the game.

The youngest player to turn professional talks about being part of an exciting new era. Iulian also reveals to Shabnam how the conflict in his country has affected his family and career.

The Nottingham player reveals his best coaching tips to Shabnam Younus-Jewell. He also explains how his main ambition at the moment is getting back on the World Snooker Tour.

The World Snooker Tour Head of Media reveals what it’s like to work in the sport he loves. Ivan and Shabnam also discuss how they wouldn’t swap the late nights and thrilling finishes for any other job.

German player Lukas Kleckers on his hopes to inspire others in his country to play. He also tells Shabnam how demanding life is for him in professional snooker.

Transgender snooker player Jamie Hunter talks to Shabnam about being on the women's tour. She shares the highs of winning and the lows of having to defend her participation on the world roster.

Shabnam finds out how top snooker manager Django Fung works with superstar clients like Ronnie O’Sullivan, Judd Trump and Neil Robertson. The Essex businessman explains how the Rocket was responsible for launching his management career before he introduced him to Steve Peters & reveals if he’s named after a Western.

The Lines discuss the highs and lows of being two professional players in one family and do a special quiz on each other.

The former snooker professional explains how the WPBSA's new Player Support Programme aims to give guidance on critical issues like integrity, mental health and finance.

The 1986 World Champion reveals how he struggled with fame after winning the title. He also tells all about those jazzy shoes, meeting Princess Diana, discovering Paul Hunter and surviving seven heart attacks.

The Bulgarian referee tells Shabnam about her decade on the World Snooker Tour. The conversation also includes how she’s not as scary when the white gloves are off and she discusses her degree in landscape architecture, baking and rescuing cats.

Shabnam meets 1991 World Snooker Champion and popular TV pundit John Parrott. They chat about lawn bowls, Everton football club and how competitive snooker was when he played during the golden era.

The Basildon player discusses his ongoing battle with anxiety and living with Elton John.

The Canadian snooker legend on his biggest regret, the sadness behind his historic Crucible 147, admiration for 4-time world champion Mark Selby and life now with a new Youtube channel. Warning: mention of miscarriage and drugs.

The grinder joins Shabnam to discuss his discovery of snooker in his homeland of Canada. The 1980 world champion discusses how he put Canada on the snooker map, his fierce rivalry with Alex Higgins and that historic first 147 at The Crucible.

The AB of London joins Shabnam with an honest chat about his long career in the game, his close friendship with Jimmy White and his passion for cooking. Plus how he turned his life around after his promising football career at Arsenal.

The former pro joins Shabnam to talk about his approach to coaching young players, why a strong work ethic, mental resilience and good fitness is crucial to success. Also, tales of taking on and beating the likes of Hendry and Ebdon.

The former world championship runner-up and double Masters finalist joins Shabnam to chat about his determination to get back into the world top-16 and return to The Crucible. Plus, why being a nice person doesn't mean you can't be a winner.

The former referee joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell to talk about the highs of ending his career by officiating the 2023 World Championship final, his new job as tournament director for Matchroom Pool and his love for Sheffield Wednesday. Plus why comparisons between him and Vinnie Jones are wide of the mark.

Having earned a place on tour via the Asia-Oceania Q-School, Mumbai's Ishphreet Singh Chadha tells Shabnam Younus-Jewell how he wants his success to help build the sport's popularity in his country. Plus, how a career in Esports helped him achieve his lifelong dream of playing professional snooker.

The Eurosport and ITV commentator, Snooker Scene podcaster and successful playwright chats with Shabnam Younus-Jewell about his life in and love of what admits is 'an eccentric sport' and reveals how Joe Johnson ruined his 1986 World Championship scrapbook.

The World Championship quarter-finalist tells Shabnam Younus-Jewell why that run has made him ready to start winning titles. Plus what it's like being one of 10 siblings!

The young Swiss talent tells Shabnam Younus-Jewell how having to fight for his place on tour has made him a better person and why he hopes to boost the sport in his country.

'The Gentleman' tells Shabnam Younus-Jewell about his plans for life after playing, how the sport moves on from the match fixing scandal, plus how to wind up Neil Robertson.

The president and founder of World Women's Snooker reflects on 45 years in the sport, including winning the world title, growing the game globally and playing Higgins and Davis.

The Essex cueist chats with Shabnam Younus-Jewell about his passion for snooker and golf, being best mates with Stephen Hendry and his battle with trichotillomania.

'The Warrior' joins Shabnam to chat about his career highs, his love for his family, what it's like to make a Crucible 147 and his F1 ambitions.

The 1985 World Champion chats with Shabnam Younus-Jewell about that infamous black ball final, his time on Strictly and visiting the birthplace of snooker in India.

Shabnam Younus-Jewell enjoys more of the best moments from the first season of the podcast, including 2023 World Champion Luca Brecel, Shaun Murphy and Hazel Irvine.

Shabnam Younus-Jewell enjoys some of the best moments from the first season of the podcast, including chats with Ken Doherty, Barry Hearn, Ali Cater, Stuart Bingham and Rob Walker.

Shabnam Younus-Jewell takes a look back at all the drama, excitement and incidents from the 2023 World Snooker Championship at The Crucible.

One of the sport's top officials joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell to talk about being among the best in the business and combining that with his career as a radiology nurse in Belgium.

The Welsh Open snooker champion joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell at The Crucible Theatre to chat about how his life and career have turned around dramatically in the past year.

The top snooker pundit joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell to chat about his own career, his love for cricket and who he think is going to do the business at the World Championship.

The 'Tyneside Terror' tells Shabnam Younus-Jewell why one title isn't enough, the reasons behind some wild haircuts and why his childhood home used to be known as ‘Blockbusters’.

The popular Irishman joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell to look back on the highs and lows of his record-breaking, 32-year career and ponder what his life after snooker might look like.

The tour returnee tells Shabnam Younus-Jewell how his father's serious illness has made him more determined to make the most of his comeback and how his view on life has changed.

The popular referee joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell to reveal the skills required to be a top official, look back on the 2019 world final and talks about his battle with lung cancer.

The emerging talent joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell to chat about his breakthrough season and how his glittering junior pool career gives him confidence for success in snooker.

The man who has spent 40 years making cues for the likes of Alex Higgins, Ronnie O'Sullivan, Steve Davis, Shaun Murphy and dozens of others joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell for a chat.

The disability snooker star and former England amputee football legend joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell to chat about his two careers and his hopes for growing this part of the sport.

The German Masters champ joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell to chat about being back in the winner's circle, his passion for flying and the sustainability of the World Snooker tour.

The Snooker Shoot-Out champion joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell to chat about his breakthrough title, overcoming mental health struggles and his passion for ballroom dancing and chess.

The former top-32 player tells Shabnam Younus-Jewell about readjusting to life off the tour, the positives he's taken from it and ambitions for his return to the professional game.

The three-time women's world snooker champion chats with Shabnam Younus-Jewell about how she hopes to improve on the main tour, being a superstar in Hong Kong and her dog, Muffin.

The world number 32 joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell to talk about how he's overcome a one-year ban from the game in 2018, his passion for running and the health of Welsh snooker.

The BBC snooker host joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell at the Masters to share her love for the game, her career and the behind-the-scenes fun she has with Steve Davis and John Parrott.

The leading snooker and mental coach chats with Shabnam Younus-Jewell about working with the likes of Stephen Hendry, Mark Selby, Peter Ebdon, Shaun Murphy and Jimmy White.

Legendary sports promoter Barry Hearn chats with Shabnam Younus-Jewell about his business empire, how he and Steve Davis transformed snooker and why he's rubbish at retirement.

The man who is set become the United States' first professional snooker player in 2023 chats with Shabnam Younus-Jewell about his journey from Egypt to The Crucible, via Broadway.

Essex snooker stalwart Mark King chats with Shabnam Younus-Jewell about his battles with gambling addiction, how he ended up in a boxing ring and how he relaxes in an ice bath.

The Belgian Bullet explains why winning isn't everything for him, why he watches Spanish Netflix, shares the stories behind his tattoos and chats about his love for Hip Hop.

Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. With Shabnam Younus-Jewell.

Pundit and 1997 World Champion Ken Doherty chats with Shabnam Younus-Jewell about commentating alongside the greats, his vision for improving the sport and his colourful footwear.

Snooker MC Rob Walker chats with Shabnam Younus-Jewell about his positive outlook on life, having to deal with grief in the past year and the importance of player introductions.

One of world's top referees joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell to chat about how she juggles her snooker career, being a mum-of-two and her full-time job in the retail sector.

The head of snooker's governing body chats with Shabnam Younus-Jewell about why he swapped playing for the boardman, his vision for the sport and supporting those within it.

The 2005 snooker World Champion chats with Shabnam Younus-Jewell about his weight loss journey, dealing with social media trolls and his experiences of being on TV quiz shows. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: Glenn Speller and Paul Joslin. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.

Essex's 2015 World and 2020 Masters champion chats with Shabnam about his career, life at home and on tour, why Essex is such a hotbed for snooker and his TikTok stardom.