Snookered

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Nothing’s off the table as comedians Des Clarke and Amy Matthews interview snooker stars, legends of the game and fellow super fans and hear the latest from the World Championship

Episodes

  1. World Championship Review With Jenny Ryan

    02/05/2023

    World Championship Review With Jenny Ryan

    Following Luca Brecel’s historic victory Des and Amy are joined by Jenny ‘The Vixen’ Ryan from The Chase and Phil Haigh to look back at the 2023 World Snooker Championship. From upsets, protests, trousers and high profile beef there was no shortage of things to talk about and Jenny also reveals how Darren Day once helped her get into the Champion’s ball.

    47 min
  2. Ken Doherty

    01/05/2023

    Ken Doherty

    Former World Champion Ken ‘The Darlin of Dublin’ Doherty joins Des and Amy to reminisce about career highlights, near death experiences and how Jimmy White and the Rolling Stones got him into trouble in China. Ken also discusses THAT infamous 147 miss, stopping crime in his home city and how he annoyed John Higgins at Celtic Park. Also on the podcast Phil The Phantom Haigh fills us in on all the latest news from The Crucible.

    57 min
  3. Michaela Tabb

    30/04/2023

    Michaela Tabb

    20 years after becoming the first female referee at the World Snooker Championship Michaela Tabb is Des and Amy’s very special guest for this riotously funny and insightful episode. She discusses what it was like making history, famous bloopers and her former career as an Ann Summers rep. And reflecting on her legacy she talks about the challenges she faced, the barriers she overcame and her pride at blazing a trail for others to follow. Also on the podcast Phil Haig fills us in on the latest news from The Crucible.

    1h 2m
  4. Alan McManus

    27/04/2023

    Alan McManus

    Alan ‘Angles’ McManus joins Des and Amy to talk career highlights, music and an unlikely encounter with Billy Connolly. He also discusses the ‘secret society’ of snooker and lifts the lid on the dubious joys of life on the road. Also on the podcast Phil ‘The Phantom’ Haigh fills us in on all the latest World Championship news.

    58 min
  5. John Virgo

    25/04/2023

    John Virgo

    Des and Amy are joined by one of the best known names in snooker, John Virgo, for a typically entertaining conversation about commentary, catchphrases and The Crucible. In a Snookered exclusive he reveals that he’s staying on with the BBC and, always quick with an anecdote, reminisces about the time he saw Ray Reardon stripped to the waist and about how a rubber stamp got Alex Higgins into trouble. Also on the podcast Phil ‘The Phantom’ Haigh fills us in on all the latest World Championship news.

    56 min
  6. Barry Hearn

    23/04/2023

    Barry Hearn

    The irrepressible Barry Hearn is Des and Amy’s guest for a typically frank and wide ranging conversation about legacy, managing difficult personalities, work ethic and tattoos. The former World Snooker Tour chairman also discusses recent gambling controversies and what he thinks snooker could learn from darts. Also on the podcast Phil ‘The Phantom’ Haigh fills us in on all the latest World Championship news.

    1h 1m
  7. Hazel Irvine

    21/04/2023

    Hazel Irvine

    National treasure Hazel Irvine joins Des and Amy for a light-hearted look at her broadcasting career in snooker and other sports. She discusses the magic of The Crucible, her infamous quote book, her love of herring and what it’s like being in a WhatsApp group with Dennis Taylor. Also on the podcast Phil ‘The Phantom’ Haigh fills us in on all the latest World Championship news.

    55 min
  8. Shaun Murphy

    19/04/2023

    Shaun Murphy

    Former World Champion, and many people’s tip for 2023, Shaun ‘The Magician’ Murphy joins Des and Amy for a remarkably frank, entertaining and open interview. Amongst other topics he discusses family, religion and nicknames and reveals how he was on the verge of quitting snooker after running out of money and being given 10 matches to save his career. Also on the podcast – after an eventful few days at The Crucible – Phil ‘The Phantom’ Haigh fills us in on all the latest World Championship news.

    1h 1m
  9. Steve Davis

    17/04/2023

    Steve Davis

    6-time World Champion Steve Davis joins comedians Des Clarke and Amy Matthews to discuss his snooker career, DJ-ing at Glastonbury and what it takes to win at The Crucible. He also reveals how he once signed someone’s spare prosthetic leg and why he thinks Stephen Hendry has become “a pest”. Also on the podcast Phil ‘The Phantom’ Haigh fills us in on all the latest news from The Crucible.

    58 min
  10. Stephen Hendry

    15/04/2023

    Stephen Hendry

    ‘The King of The Crucible’ Stephen Hendry joins Des Clarke and Amy Matthews to discuss his legendary career, his appearance on The Masked Singer and why he’s sometimes seen as a ‘pantomime villain’. He also discusses how he feels about the prospect of Ronnie O’Sullivan surpassing his record of 7 World Championship wins and reveals how he won the biggest title in snooker with a broken arm. Also on the podcast Phil ‘The Phantom’ Haigh fills us in on all the latest news from The Crucible.

    50 min

  11. 06/04/2023

    Welcome to Snookered

    Nothing’s off the table as comedians Des Clarke and Amy Matthews interview snooker stars, legends of the game and fellow super fans and hear the latest from the World Championship

    5 min
  • 11 Episodes

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Nothing’s off the table as comedians Des Clarke and Amy Matthews interview snooker stars, legends of the game and fellow super fans and hear the latest from the World Championship

Information

  • Creator
    BBC Sounds
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © (C) BBC 2023
  • Show Website
    Snookered