Ken Doherty begins his defence of the title he won in style last year as coverage commences of the 17-day world professional snooker championship from the Crucible in Sheffield. Presented by David Vine , with commentary coming from Ray Edmonds , Clive Everton , Jim Meadowcroft , John Parrott ,
John Spencer , Dennis Taylor and John Virgo.
Producer Graham Fry ♦ See Sport: page 41