The Embassy World Professional Snooker Championship from the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield.
JOHN SPENCER, who last won the title in 1977, takes the stage for the first time, while JOHN VIRGO completes his match this morning. DAVID VINE introduces coverage of both first-round matches. Commentators
TED LOWE , JACK KARNEHM ,
CLIVE EVERTON and VERA SELBY