A maximum of nine frames this evening will decide the first place in Sunday's final. Veteran Steve Davis rolled back the years to defeat Stephen Hendry 9-6 at this stage last year, booking his place in the showpiece match for the first time since 1990. Hazel Irvine introduces live coverage of the UK championship from York's Barbican Centre. Also available online at [web address removed] (UK only)
From 1.30pm digital viewers can choose between live uninterrupted coverage from two tables