Embassy World Professional Snooker Championship from the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield.Over the next 17 days, 32 players will compete for the 1990 World title and the lion's share of the E620,800 in prize money. Last year's champion,
Steve Davis , and runner-up John Parrott begin their campaign this morning. Presenter: David Vine.
Commentators: Ted Lowe
Jack Karnehm ,
Clive Everton , Ray Edmonds. Producers Keith Phillips Mike Adley , Dave Gordon and Peter Hayward Executive producer Keith Mackenzie