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Ronnie O'Sullivan

18/04/2015

BBC Radio 4 - Profile, Ronnie O'Sullivan

Mark Coles profiles snooker legend Ronnie 'The Rocket' O'Sullivan.

With five World Championship snooker titles already under his belt, Ronnie O'Sullivan will be hoping to secure a sixth at this year's competition in Sheffield. With Mark Coles.

With five World Championship titles already under his belt, Ronnie 'The Rocket' O'Sullivan will compete in Sheffield this weekend hoping to secure a sixth. He is seen by many as the greatest snooker player in history. O'Sullivan arrived on the professional snooker scene when he was just a teenager, and immediately caused a storm. His talent was never in doubt. When on form, he is unbeatable. But his public battles with alcoholism, drugs and depression have plagued him throughout his career. Which Ronnie will be on display at the Crucible over the next few weeks? 

Presenter: Mark Coles
Producers: Hannah Barnes and Ben Crighton.

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