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Radio Snooker with Nick Metcalfe
by Nick Metcalfe
Nick Metcalfe brings you a mixture of snooker interviews, news and commentary. Nick broadcasts from the sport's biggest events, as radio meets snooker at last.
Episodes
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20 for 20: Northern Ireland Open 2026 - Quarter-finals review + Semi-finals preview
More Radio Snooker! Come and get it while it's hot!
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20 for 20: Northern Ireland Open 2026 - Last 16 review
Hello everyone. I'm back again. Yet again. Mad stuff. I reflect on the last 16 matches at this Northern Ireland Open and look ahead to the quarter-finals.
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LIVE FROM BELFAST: WPBSA chairman Jason Ferguson on whether Waterfront Hall could host 2029 World Championship
I spoke to the chairman of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association, Jason Ferguson, here at the Waterfront Hall. I asked Jason whether a decision over the 2029 World Championship could be imminent, and whether it could be in Belfast. Jason also talks to me about Mark Allen's...
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30 for 30: Northern Ireland Open 2026 - Day Four + Last 16
It's me again. Here's all the news from day four of the Northern Ireland Open here in Belfast, along with a look ahead to the last 16. I also reflect more on Mark Allen, including his statement on social media following that emotional interview on TNT Sports. Your thoughts on any snooker matter…
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LIVE FROM BELFAST: Jordan Brown says it would be 'mad to overlook' Belfast as World Championship venue
Jordan Brown joins me at the Waterfront Hall following his win over Michael Holt at the Northern Ireland Open. The former Welsh Open winner says he was in tears reading Mark Allen's statement, on the day after his emotional match against his friend. Brown also says it's a 'no-brainer' for Belfast...
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'I don't think you should be playing qualifiers any more' - Mark Williams on Radio Snooker LIVE FROM BELFAST
I've spoken to three-time world champion Mark Williams after his victory over Zhang Anda at the Northern Ireland Open.
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Northern Ireland Open 2026 - Mark Allen interview + Day Three action
It's one of those occasions when my heart and my reporting meet a bit awkwardly. It is very saddening to see Mark Allen brought low like this. It can happen to any of us. I wish him better. If you or someone you know is struggling, you can call 116 123 right now for free support.
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20 for 20: Northern Ireland Open 2026 - Day Two
Please do not worry about me. I am ok. This is not a cry for help.
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20 for 20: Northern Ireland Open 2026 - Day One
Hello and thank you for tuning in, as I take a look through the results on day one of the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast.
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20 for 20: Northern Ireland Open 2026 - Radio Snooker Preview
What a brilliant decade of drama and stories the Northern Ireland Open has given us. I reflect on that, and look ahead at some of the matches to come at the Waterfront Hall in the 2026 tournament. Your views on the Northern Ireland Open or indeed any snooker matter are always most welcome - tweet...
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20 for 20: Points of View
Hello everyone. Radio Snooker is back on the air, and I'm once again catching up with your correspondence. Topics include coverage of match fixing in the sport, the WST Play service and Mark Selby's hopes in the Triple Crown events. And yes, there's a couple more goggle box suggestions too in…
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Wu Yize wins Shenzhen Open 2026
Commentary from me on the moment that Wu Yize claimed his third ranking event title, with victory over Yuan Sijun in the Shenzhen Open final.
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Shenzhen Open final 2026 - Wu Yize v Yuan Sijun
Radio Snooker is back on the air as the Shenzhen Open comes to its climax. I will return soon with Points of View. More correspondence would be very much appreciated - tweet @RadioSnooker or email [email protected]
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Shenzhen Open 2026: Semi-final Saturday
There are four players left in Shenzhen and here's a new broadcast looking ahead to the last four matches. Plus results and news from the last 16 and quarter-finals. You can also hear my new Sporting Life column in audio form, as I say Ronnie O'Sullivan is hurting his chances of winning an eighth...
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20 for 20: TELLY TELLY TELLY (and a bit of snooker)
Thank you for tuning in once again to Radio Snooker. Plenty of telly tips here, plus reaction to Daniel Puddicombe joining me last week. I will have a more traditional Points of View broadcast for you soon, so do keep your snooker thoughts and opinions coming to me. Tweet @RadioSnooker or email...
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Daniel Puddicombe on attending tournaments in China + love of snooker and trains
The brilliant travel journalist Daniel Puddicombe joins me on Radio Snooker. Daniel talks at length about his experience of attending tournaments in China, including the difficulty of laying his hands on a ticket. Daniel also talks about his experiences of watching snooker in a number of…
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Points of View
Good day. It is high time I caught up again with your correspondence. Please do keep it coming, your views are a key part of Radio Snooker. Tweet me @RadioSnooker or email [email protected]
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20 for 20: Back on the air!
Sorry about the break in transmission. Plenty of commentaries, interviews and discussions coming your way. And right now, reflections on recent events on the table, including British Open glory for Jak Jones and English Open success for Ali Carter.
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20 for 20: Chang Bingyu wins Wuhan Open 2026
I know how busy you are. And I am aware that I was on the air for over an hour with my last Points of View broadcast. So it's back to the tried and trusted 20 for 20 here, with news of victory for Chang Bingyu at the Wuhan Open.
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LIVE FROM BRITTANY: Points of View
Hello everyone. It is high time I returned to the airwaves and here I am in beautiful Brittany to catch up with your correspondence in a new Points of View broadcast. There's a variety of topics covered here, including the miss rule, the use of VAR, TV coverage, pockets in China and Mark Selby.…
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20 for 20: Mark Selby wins China Open 2026
Hello everyone. Radio Snooker with Nick Metcalfe is back on the air as the redoubtable Mark Selby wins the China Open again, his 26th ranking tournament success.
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China Open 2026 - Latest News
Hello everyone. Another fascinating tournament is in progress and here is a China Open update from me. What is your take on the incident in the Stuart Bingham v Hossein Vafaei match? It looks pretty clear to me, but I'm not above having my mind changed. Tweet me @RadioSnooker or email...
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Interview with 'To the Max' author Chris Shaw
I am very happy to be joined by the author Chris Shaw, who tells me all about his terrific new snooker book 'To the Max' about his pursuit of a live 147 break. Chris is smashing value here, and I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording this. I will return soon with news from the...
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20 for 20: Points of View
Hello everyone, it's time I caught up with your latest correspondence. Topics here include support for new players on tour, the Championship League and Ronnie O'Sullivan. Your views are always most welcome - tweet me @RadioSnooker or email [email protected] Don't touch that dial. I will be…
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Shanghai Masters final 2026: Judd Trump v Kyren Wilson - LIVE COMMENTARY
Hello everyone. My first live commentary of the 2026-27 season is here for you, Judd Trump v Kyren Wilson in the Shanghai Masters final. Hope you enjoy the commentary. I'll be back soon with Points of View. There's still a chance to get some correspondence over to me on any snooker matter…
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20 for 20: Shanghai Masters 2026 - Quarter-finals review + semi-finals preview
Please don't worry. This is not a cry for help. I am fine. I'm just enjoying nattering away about snooker right now. It's as simple as that.
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Latest News
Hello, I'm back. I know what you're thinking, about bloody time. Feel free to contact me at any time with any snooker views - tweet @RadioSnooker or email [email protected]
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Points of View - Top Crucible Finals
Thank you very much for your correspondence after I gave you my Top Ten Crucible Finals here on Radio Snooker. It's high time I returned with it, on another Points of View broadcast. Your views on any snooker matter are always most welcome, especially in the quieter summer weeks - tweet me...
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50 for 50: My Top Ten Crucible Finals
Hello again everyone. After my teaser last week from Philadelphia, here is my full list of Top Ten Crucible Finals. Now I'd love to hear your responses, and your favourite finals. Tweet me @RadioSnooker or email [email protected]
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LIVE FROM WORLD CUP 2026 - What are your top Crucible finals?
Good day everyone. I never thought I'd present a radio broadcast from the Rocky steps. I'm kicking off a summer feature, asking for your top Crucible finals. When I'm back on home soil soon, I'll tell you my top ten. For now, here's my top three. Please send me your top finals, on Twitter...
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20 for 20: Points of View
Hello everyone. I promised you a new Points of View broadcast, and my word is my bond. Topics include tournaments in China this summer, the miss rule and Ronnie O'Sullivan. Your views are always welcome - tweet @RadioSnooker or email [email protected]
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Happy New Season
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me, I once was lost, but now am found, was blind, but now I see. Hello everyone. Happy New Season. The 2026-27 campaign is underway and I take an early look at the vidiprinter from the China Open qualifiers and remind you of some summer...
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Coming soon... the return of Radio Snooker with Nick Metcalfe
Have you forgotten me? Of course you have. That's ok too. It's my job to remind you of me now, and slowly win you back over. Let's see if I'm up to the job. Live from Ibiza, here I am with a wee teaser ahead of a new season of broadcasts on Radio Snooker with Nick Metcalfe. DON'T TOUCH THAT DIAL
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Goodbye to 25-26 season
End of term time. And frankly, I can't wait for the holidays. Thank you so much for your company throughout the 2025-26 season. This service will now fall silent for a month. I will be back with you in June. Commentary, interviews, discussion. I'm proud of Radio Snooker and it's so good to have…
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Wu Yize lifts World Championship trophy at Crucible
Here is my Radio Snooker commentary on Wu Yize lifting the trophy at the Crucible after beating Shaun Murphy in a thrilling World Championship final.
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Wu Yize wins 2026 World Championship
Here is my Radio Snooker commentary on the winning moments at the Crucible as Wu Yize beats Shaun Murphy in an epic final to win the World Championship.
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World Championship 2026 final - Shaun Murphy v Wu Yize: LIVE COMMENTARY FROM THE CRUCIBLE
Here is commentary from me on the climax of the 2026 World Snooker Championship final between Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.
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LIVE FROM 2026 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP - Cliff Thorburn on new Crucible deal
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.
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LIVE FROM 2026 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP - Joe Johnson on his Crucible triumph 40 years ago
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...
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LIVE FROM 2026 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP - Joe Johnson on 100 minute frame
I spoke to former world champion Joe Johnson about the 100 minute frame in the Mark Allen v Wu Yize World Championship semi-final.
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LIVE FROM 2026 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP - Rob Walker: Class of 92 night didn't match best atmosphere I've known here
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...
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World Championship 2026 - Quarter-final review
I've got to do a quarter-final review because I'm a frightful completist. Here it is.
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LIVE FROM 2026 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP - Steven Hallworth on Crucible Curse: 'I'm a Believer'
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.
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LIVE FROM 2026 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP - Igor Freires on travelling from Brazil to the Crucible
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...
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LIVE FROM 2026 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP - David Hendon on Higgins v O'Sullivan, world semis + Crucible deal
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.…
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20 for 20: World Championship 2026 Points of View
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…
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Nick Metcalfe brings you a mixture of snooker interviews, news and commentary. Nick broadcasts from the sport's biggest events, as radio meets snooker at last.
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