The destination of the Grand Prix trophy as well as the winner's cheque for £60,000 will be decided as a maximum often frames are played at Preston's Guild Hall-
Last year's LG event at the same venue saw
John Higgins became only the second player after fellow Scot Stephen Hendry to compile a maximum 147 break in a major final. But being the 13th player to achieve the deed also proved unlucky: the "Wizard of Wishaw" lost the match 9-5 to Mark Williams. Taking the title meant the Welshman completed the formidable feat of holding the world, UK, Masters and LG titles simultaneously.
Introduced by Hazel Irvine , with Steve Davis and John Parrott. The commentators are Clive Everton,
Dennis Taylor , Willie Thome and John Virgo. BBCi: uninterrupted coverage available via the red button on the handset