Today sees the climax of this prestigious nine-day tournament when 28 top flat green and four of crown green's star performers set out to share a total prize stake of £28,600 with £7,000 to the winner. This afternoon, the first four sets of a marathon nine-set match are played on this beautiful portable rink at the Guild
Hall, Preston. Jim Baker from Ireland was the victor last year, but in the running for today's title of UK Champion could be Terry Sullivan, 1984 UK and 1985 World title holder, the master himself David Bryant, and current World Indoor Singles and Pairs champion Terry Allcock.
The scene is set by David Icke
Commentators DAVID RHYS JONES, JIMMY DAVIDSON
Television presentation KEITH PHILLIPS, KEITH MACKENZIE, PETER HAYWARD
Executive producer NICK HUNTER