Introduced by David Icke In July 1969, Ray Reardon became the first Pot Black champion and tonight he starts his challenge for the 1985 Pot Black Trophy against one of England's youngest professionals, Neal Foulds of Middlesex.
Commentator TED LOWE , who described play in the first programme in 1969, does so tonight for the 250th time. Referee JOHN WILLIAMS Producer JOHN G. SMITH BBC Pebble Mill
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