The start of the 18th series of BBC2's International Snooker Championship for the Pot Black trophy features the current title holder,
Doug Mountjoy (Wales) bidding to win the championship for the third time, against Patsy Fagan (Irish Republic) making his debut in television's longest-running tournament.
Commentator TED LOWE Referee JOHN Williams Presenter David Icke Director PETER HAYWARD Producer JOHN G. SMITH BBC Pebble Mill