I was delighted to see one of the great voices of sport, Hazel Irvine, at the UK Championship in York and I asked her about Ronnie O'Sullivan as the legendary seven times world champion turns 50. If you'd like to have your say on anything you've heard on Radio Snooker, please do contact me - tweet @RadioSnooker or email [email protected]…

I speak to my great friend and colleague Phil Haigh about Ronnie O'Sullivan, in the week the seven times world champion turns 50. What has he meant to snooker over the years? Is Phil surprised he's still going on? And do we need to worry about a future in the sport without O'Sullivan? If you'd like to have your say on this or anything you hear on t…

Radio Snooker with Nick Metcalfe moves into its second year and for the first time, seven times world champion is on the service. Following his early exit from the UK Championship, I asked O'Sullivan here in York if he had any big ambitions left.Nick Metcalfe による

My rivals said they'd 'give it three months' - yet here we are on the first birthday of Radio Snooker with Nick Metcalfe. It's been quite a madcap year for this service and I've flicked through the broadcasts on my phone to relive the memories. Thank you so much for listening over the last 12 months. I really do appreciate you being there. If you'd…

I asked John Higgins about Stephen Maguire, who is having a very decent season, and has qualified for the main stages of the UK Championship. Your snooker views are always most welcome - tweet me @RadioSnooker or email [email protected] Metcalfe による

We're all looking forward to the main stages of the UK Championship in York, one of the great events in the game. Here's a new broadcast from me, looking ahead to television coverage of the tournament. There are plenty of titbits for you here. Any feedback is always welcome, on this or any snooker matter. Tweet me @RadioSnooker or email radiosnooke…

Here's another interesting line from Stephen Hendry following my chat with the seven times world champion at the Crucible Cup event in Reading. We've had 11 different winners from 11 tournaments this season. Variety is the spice of life and all that, but Hendry says he prefers it when one player is dominating. What are your thoughts on this? No rig…

Short, sweet and to the point. Not every broadcast on Radio Snooker needs to be War and Peace.Nick Metcalfe による

Thank you so much for telling me some more about your favourite players growing up. Here's Part Two of my Points of View broadcast on the subject. Coming soon, I'll be in York to bring you special live interviews from the UK Championship. If you'd like to have your say on any snooker matter, please do tweet me @RadioSnooker or email radiosnooker@ma…

Neil Robertson has spoken exclusively to me for Radio Snooker with Nick Metcalfe. The former world champion says the pockets have been too big at the International Championship, pointing out: 'When balls are missed they still go in.' Robertson has also said he believes pockets have been 'very good' this season and overall progress is being made. If…

Here's another exclusive for you on Radio Snooker with Nick Metcalfe. Neil Robertson tells me the pockets at the International Championship in Nanjing have been "very disappointing" and says the table fitters "cut them wrong". If you'd like to have your say to this - or anything you hear on Radio Snooker - please do tweet me @RadioSnooker or email …

I am delighted to be joined again on Radio Snooker by Kathi Hartinger from the Total Clearance podcast. Kathi and I analyse the Steve Dawson interview, reacting to what the World Snooker Tour chairman had to say. There's talk about snooker in Saudi Arabia, comparison with darts, the new China Open, loss of events in mainland Europe, the Professiona…

I asked you a few weeks ago who your favourite player or players were growing up. It's now time to share them with the listeners as Radio Snooker comes to you live from Amsterdam. I may well return to this topic on a future occasion, so please do feel free to keep them coming - tweet me @RadioSnooker or email [email protected]…

I spoke to Jack Lisowski after his famous triumph at the Northern Ireland Open. Lisowski tells me he felt his late dad was almost with him as he claimed victory in Belfast, talks about the pure drama of that deciding frame against Judd Trump and says the Waterfront Hall is so special, the tournament should be a major. If you'd like to react to Liso…

Here's my commentary on the winning moments as Jack Lisowski wins his first ranking event, beating Judd Trump in a memorable Northern Ireland Open final in Belfast.Nick Metcalfe による

Radio Snooker with Nick Metcalfe returns, with live commentary on the climax of the Northern Ireland Open final in Belfast between Jack Lisowski and Judd Trump. If you'd like to have your say on any snooker issue, my lines are always open - tweet me @RadioSnooker or email [email protected] Metcalfe による

What an enthralling night of snooker we've just seen at the Northern Ireland Open. Was it the best night of the season so far? Nick reflects on home hope Jordan Brown beating Shaun Murphy, and a speedy encounter between Jack Lisowski and Thepchaiya Un-Nooh, along with a look at all the latest results from Belfast. If you'd like to have your say on …

Hello everyone. Time for more Points of View. Plenty of topics here again, including Neil Robertson making his 1,000th century and the lack of crowds, the British Open 'FA Cup style format' draw and favourite player growing up. Commentary, interview, discussion. That's the ethos of Radio Snooker. Keep your views coming in please - tweet me @RadioSn…

Good day. It's time for a new Points of View broadcast. You've been sending in your correspondence on a number of issues and this is just Part One, with Part Two to follow soon. Topics here include the future of the Home Nations, the form of Ronnie O'Sullivan and the amazing number of maximum breaks so far this season. Keep your views coming please…

Neil Robertson explains why he wanted to make his 1,000th century in International Championship qualifying, despite some people claiming he might purposely wait to reach the landmark. Another exclusive here for you on Radio Snooker with Nick Metcalfe. If you'd like to have your say on Robertson's achievement or on any snooker issue, please do tweet…

Neil Robertson has just made his 1,000th professional century in the International Championship qualifiers in Sheffield. And Robertson has given his reaction to Radio Snooker with Nick Metcalfe. I'll be recording a new Points of View broadcast soon, so please do send me in your views - tweet @RadioSnooker or email [email protected]…

Quite simply a man that needs no introduction. Phil Yates joins me at the British Open in Cheltenham to talk about the amazing run of maximums in the first three months of this season. What's the Yates synopsis on what might be going on? I hope to return soon with a new Points of View episode and your reaction to anything you've heard from Cheltenh…

Shaun Murphy speaks to me on Radio Snooker following his victory over Neil Robertson at the British Open. Murphy is due to play again tonight - he says he's only just found out about it and he's not happy. You can have your say about any of my interviews this week - or indeed any snooker matter - by tweeting me @RadioSnooker or emailing radiosnooke…

The broadcaster Abigail Davies joins me on Radio Snooker to talk about her compering debut at the English Open in Brentwood. There's also chat about the amazing run of maximum breaks this season. And the very welcome bonus of Abigail's fine impression of Nessa from Gavin & StaceyNick Metcalfe による

Joe Perry joins me on Radio Snooker and he is cracking good value. Joe talks to me about life after his playing career, working with Neil Robertson and the success of his new club in Cambridgeshire. Commentary, interviews, discussion. Thank you for your company on Radio Snooker. And do feel free to send in your views - tweet @RadioSnooker or email …

I spoke to referee Jan Verhaas at the British Open about his brilliant three decades as a referee and his decision to retire. Your thoughts on any interviews you hear - or indeed any snooker issue - are most welcome. Please tweet @RadioSnooker or email [email protected] Metcalfe による

Here's late night live commentary on Radio Snooker as the English Open final in Brentwood goes to a deciding frame between Mark Allen and Zhou Yuelong.Nick Metcalfe による

Thank you for such a strong response to Kathi Hartinger's appearance on Radio Snooker a month ago and her comments on the loss of tournaments in mainland Europe. It's high time I took a look at some of your views as we keep the debate going. Commentary, interviews and discussion. That's the ethos of Radio Snooker. And I'll return soon with live int…

I describe the climax of the third ranking tournament of the season, with Xiao Guodong and Gary Wilson meeting in the final. Thank you for your company throughout the summer. Please do keep your snooker views coming in - tweet me @RadioSnooker or email [email protected] Metcalfe による

Kathi Hartinger from the brilliant Total Clearance joins me for this new broadcast and she really is terrific value. Kathi talks to me at length about her own love affair with snooker, the state of the game in Germany and the latest staging of the big money event in Saudi Arabia. Plus some really strong views here on the loss of events in mainland …

I never thought I'd present Points of View. What an honour. What footsteps I'm following in. Ok, so it's not quite as famous as the BBC programme. But I am catching up with your correspondence on Radio Snooker, with topics including the Championship League, TV rights and gambling in sport. If you'd like to contact me with your snooker thoughts, ple…

I've loved talking about snooker with Dave Yates at racecourses in the past and I knew he'd be terrific value on Radio Snooker. Dave talks engagingly about his love for snooker, including memories of snooker halls of the past, growing up loving Alex Higgins, why he's not really a fan of Ronnie O'Sulllvan and why the two table set-up at the Crucible…

Fan Zhengyi has given us a special moment at the Championship League with the first maximum break of the 25-26 snooker season. Listen here to commentary of the key moments as Fan compiles the secomd 147 of his career. Keep your thoughts coming - tweet me @RadioSnooker or email [email protected] Metcalfe による

There's no point in me constantly asking for your correpondence if I never read it out. So that's what I'm doing in this new broadcast. Your feedback on this service and your snooker thoughts are always most welcome - tweet @RadioSnooker or email [email protected] Metcalfe による

This new broadcast of Radio Snooker focuses on your reaction to news that Channel 5 will show the Players Championship, Tour Championship and British Open in 2026. Thank you very much for contacting me and thank you too for listening to this service in increased numbers. It genuinely is great to have you for company. In these quieter snooker weeks,…

Hello everyone - this may be radio, but I've got my eyes on the telly in this new broadcast. Channel 5 have won the rights to show snooker from the main tour next year - confirming my reports - with the Players Championship, Tour Championship and British Open to be broadcast on the channel in 2026. I'll reflect on the news and speculate over possib…

Snooker is back! We may have just had the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere. In the UK, it feels like living in an oven. But nothing can stop the beautiful table game bursting back into our lives. Fans have been frustrated on day one of the new season however by confusion over broadcasting arrangements. I can now tell you that the action from …

Hello everyone. Snooker doesn't really go away any more if we're honest, but after a break on the main tour the action begins again this weekend. Get your diaries out - paper in my case of course - as I take a look at the tournaments on the way in the coming months. I'm going to need your help this summer, I really am. I can't beg - that's too undi…

Hello. I hope you didn't forget me. To be honest, it doesn't matter a jot whether you did or you didn't. Let's cut to the chase. Radio Snooker is coming back soon and this is just me teeing it up. Please don't touch that dial. Or if you must, at least write to me and help fill some air time during the quieter weeks and months of summer. Tweet me @R…

The final broadcast of the Radio Snooker season comes to you live from Hackney. I catch up with all your correspondence, which covers a number of topics, including: *Media coverage of Zhao Xintong winning the world title *How is the referee selected for the Crucible final? *The standard of play in the 1985 world final That's it for 24-25 then. I'm …

Matchroom President Barry Hearn has spoken exclusively to Radio Snooker following the World Championship. *Hearn tells me new world snooker champion Zhao Xintong 'will inspire a nation' after becoming the first Chinese winner of the tournament *Zhao 'made a mistake' after being involved with the match fixing scandal but 'paid the price' through bei…

Here's my commentary on the winning moments at the Crucible as Zhao Xintong becomes the first ever Chinese winner of the World Championship.Nick Metcalfe による

I am live at the legendary Crucible in Sheffield for the climax of the 2025 World Championship. Here's commentary on the final frames of the final between Mark Williams and Zhao Xintong. I also grab reaction from a number of voices after the final, including former Matchroom chairman Barry Hearn. I'll be back soon to wrap up my coverage of the seas…

I've been having my say on social media and now it's high time I heard from snooker fans. So I've switiched my phone on in Tudor Square, outside the legendary Crucible Theatre, and asked the question: Do you think a world title for Zhao Xintong will be good for snooker? You can have your say too - keep your thoughts coming. Tweet me @RadioSnooker o…

I spoke to snooker writer and broadcaster David Hendon about his new book chronicling the history of snooker. Dave tells me about some of the snooker people he spoke to for the book and teases some nuggets inside, including the very first sentence. Dave also gives me his view on what has been a brilliant World Championship here in Sheffield. And yo…

I spoke to Rachel Casey to get her views on the John Higgins v Mark Williams Crucible classic, including the reaction of the players for her interviews after. Rachel also reflects on the tournament so far and ticks me off for my verdict on the 2024 tournament.Nick Metcalfe による

I spoke to the BBC's Shabnam Younus-Jewell at the Crucible. Shabnam talks to me about Mark Williams after his epic win over John Higgins and assesses the tournament overall. She also talks about her Framed podcast and her enjoyment over talking to people from all wings of snooker.Nick Metcalfe による

I was delighted to speak with Eurosport presenter Radzi Chinyanganya about the sensational second round match at the World Championship between John Higgins and Mark Williams. Keep your thoughts coming please on this terrific tournament - tweet @RadioSnooker or email [email protected] Metcalfe による

I was delighted to bump into Brian Wright in Sheffield. We sat outside the Brown Bear and talked about Brian's love of the Crucible. I almost forgot I was recording, it was just a nice chat with a real snooker person. Your thoughts on this World Championship are very welcome - I'll catch up with all your correspondence in my final broadcast of the …

One of snooker's most celebrated champions Cliff Thorburn, who had his greatest victory at the Crucible 45 years ago, speaks to me about the first World Champions Dinner. A number of former champions, including Thorburn, attended the event in Sheffield ahead of this year's World Snooker Championship.…