The first semi-final of this year's UK championship gets under way this afternoon at the Barbican Centre in York, where eight frames are scheduled before the match concludes later this evening. Last year, Chinese teenager Ding Junhui breezed past England's Joe Perry at this stage, and may well feature again today. Introduced by Hazel Irvine. Commentary from Clive Everton, Dennis Taylor ,
Willie Thorne and John Virgo. From 1.30pm digital viewers can choose between live uninterrupted coverage from two tables. Also available online at [web address removed] (UK only)