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Framed: The Snooker Podcast

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Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game.

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BBC Essex

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Sports

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www.bbc.co.uk

Latest episode

May 8, 2026

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Episodes

World Championship 2026 Special 08.05.2026

Shabnam Younus-Jewell goes behind the scenes at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield to chat to players, including Zhao Xintong, Mark Allen and Stan Moody. She also catches up with Matchroom Sport president Barry Hearn.

The Masters special 20.01.2026

Shabnam Younus-Jewell goes behind-the-scenes at this year's Masters tournament at Alexandra Palace, which is also home to the World Darts Championship. Hear from some of the fans, Matchroom Sport founder Barry Hearn and the venues' Operations Director Simon Fell.

UK Championship Special 08.12.2025

Shabnam Younus-Jewell goes behind the scenes at the UK Snooker Championship in York and meets a number of special guests, including Judd Trump, Shaun Murphy and Rob Walker.

Steve Davis: 'I felt I was unbeatable' 24.11.2025

It's 45 years since Steve Davis won his first major snooker title at the UK Championship. Steve reflects on how the win kick-started his career and looks ahead to this year's tournament in York.

English Open Special 17.09.2025

Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. With Shabnam Younus-Jewell.

Rob Spencer: 147th episode special 15.09.2025

Shabnam discusses maximum magic with the referee who has overseen the most 147s on tour.

Efe Acikalin: Delighting Turkish snooker fans 02.09.2025

Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. With Shabnam Younus-Jewell.

Mike Ganley: “It’s all about respect” 27.08.2025

Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. With Shabnam Younus-Jewell.

Najla Naeemi: Arabian trailblazer 19.08.2025

Shabnam meets the first woman from Saudia Arabia to referee on the World Snooker Tour.

Media Special 14.08.2025

Shabnam revisits her chats with snooker broadcasters Hazel Irvine, Phil Yates and Abigail Davies.

Allison Fisher: Snooker and pool trailblazer 05.08.2025

Shabnam chats with the seven-time World Women’s Snooker champion about her time in the game and her equally successful transition to pool in the USA.

Hermund Ardalen: The man behind Snooker.org 24.07.2025

Shabnam chats to the Norwegian creator of the popular snooker results website. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. With Shabnam Younus-Jewell.

Sahil Nayyar: Canada’s new pro 18.07.2025

Shabnam gets to the know the latest player hoping to follow in the footsteps of countrymen Cliff Thorburn, Kirk Stevens, Bob Chaperon and Alain Robidoux.

Andy Stevenson: Disabled people need to be seen on camera 11.07.2025

Shabnam is at Wimbledon, talking snooker with fellow reporter Andy Stevenson who was born with no hands, very short arms and only one fully formed leg. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. With Shabnam Younus-Jewell.

Michael McMullan: 'The Rain Man' 26.06.2025

The Northern Irish broadcaster chats with Shabnam about his incredible memory and looks ahead to the new snooker season. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. With Shabnam Younus-Jewell.

Dylan Emery: 'I owe Zhao a pint' 20.06.2025

The Welshman chats with Shabnam about regaining his pro tour card - with a little help from world champion Zhao Xintong. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to the people involved at all levels of the game. With Shabnam Younus-Jewell.

Hatem Yassen: Champion of Africa 13.06.2025

The two-time African champion from Egypt tells Shabnam how he juggles life as a snooker player, accountant and father-of-two. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game.

Aki Kauppinen: Finland's Mr Snooker 06.06.2025

Shabnam chats to the Finnish commentator and coach about the rise of the sport in his country. The sixty year old founded the first snooker club in Finland with his father in nineteen eighty eight. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. With Shabnam Younus-Jewell.

Sydney Wilson: I'd love to be more involved with the game 29.05.2025

The former Essex player talks to Shabnam about Q School and his car accident. The thirty five year old stepped away from the sport after he was in a crash in 2022. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. With Shabnam Younus-Jewell.

Tai Chengzhe: I called Zhao's win super early on 23.05.2025

Shabnam talks to the snooker photographer from China about what it means to witness Zhao Xintong become the first World Champion from the country. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. With Shabnam Younus-Jewell.

Jim Wych: It's been a while since we had a Canadian on tour 14.05.2025

The former Canadian player chats to Shabnam at the Crucible, over 30 years after playing in the quarter finals of the World Snooker Championship.

Niall Breslin: I've never understood my own mind 06.05.2025

Shabnam chats to the former rugby player turned mindfulness coach and Radio 3 Unwind presenter about his struggles with anxiety and the mental challenges faced by snooker players.

Matt Huart: Snooker fan to comms guru 29.04.2025

Shabnam chats to WPBSA Head of Communications Matt Huart about his journey to his dream job in snooker. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. With Shabnam Younus-Jewell.

Malgorzata Kanieska: I was told not to fall down the stairs 22.04.2025

The Polish referee on making her Crucible debut at the 2025 World Championship. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. With Shabnam Younus-Jewell.

Noppon Saengkham: We came from nothing 15.04.2025

The Thai player talks to Shabnam about his tough journey to the World Snooker Tour. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. With Shabnam Younus-Jewell.

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