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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

Liam Highfield: Still mad for it 08.04.2025

Shabnam chats to the player from Stoke about his return to the world snooker tour and battling illness and injury. 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.

Florian Nuessle: Austria's first professional 02.04.2025

Shabnam is joined by one of the newest and well regarded young European players to join 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. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: James Patient. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.

Zak Surety: I got recognised in a KFC...it was all alien to me 25.03.2025

The Essex player chats to Shabnam about his recent breakthrough on the World Snooker Tour in China. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: James Patient. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.

Gary Wilson: Howay The Toon 18.03.2025

Shabnam catches up with the 'Tyneside Terror' who's fired up after Newcastle's Cup win. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: James Patient. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.

Anthony Hamilton: The Sheriff's in town! 11.03.2025

With his place in the top 64 at risk, the stalwart of the snooker tour tells Shabnam Younus-Jewell what the future might hold for 'The Sheriff of Pottingham'. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: Paul Joslin and James Patient. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.

Lucky Vatnani: Helping Chinese talent thrive 04.03.2025

Indian former professional Lucky Vatnani tells Shabnam Younus-Jewell about his role working with Chinese and Asian talent at the Ding Junhui Snooker Academy in Sheffield. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: James Patient and Paul Joslin. Originally broadcast on BBC Ess...

'Snooker stopped me going down the wrong road' 25.02.2025

Shabnam chats to world number one player David Church who is competing at the first World Disability Snooker Championship in Thailand. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: James Patient. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.

Leone Crowley: It’s my dream and I’ve done it 19.02.2025

Framed explores the sport of snooker and this week, Shabnam gets to know Irish teenager Leone Crowley on his rise in the World Snooker Tour, from junior levels to now.

Shaun Murphy: The Magician is back 11.02.2025

The 2025 Masters champion tells Shabnam how he’s found belief in his game again. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: James Patient. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.

Jason Ferguson: I love the development side 04.02.2025

Shabnam catches up with the chairman of snooker’s world governing body the WPBSA. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: James Patient. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.

Radzi Chinyanganya: I'm a failed bobsleigh athlete 28.01.2025

The Eurosport presenter tells Shabnam about his change of career plans. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: James Patient. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.

Jan Verhaas: The Dutch Master at the Masters 21.01.2025

Shabnam sits down with top referee Jan Verhaas at Alexandra Palace. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: James Patient. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.

Hammad Miah: I'm still hanging on...I don't know how 14.01.2025

The sixty ninth ranked player on his desire to improve and opening a snooker club. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: James Patient. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.

Anupama Ramachandran: It still feels like a dream 06.01.2025

The World Women’s number 8 from India tells Shabnam her New Year’s resolutions. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: James Patient. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.

Lee Walker: Coaching the greats 17.12.2024

The former player turned coach on working with Mark Williams and Ronnie O’Sullivan. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: James Patient. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.

Martin Wilkinson: It might take us longer to prepare for a Ronnie game 10.12.2024

Shabnam finds out about the role of a member of the World Snooker Tour’s security team. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: James Patient. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.

Terry Camilleri: Our job's not as easy as it looks 03.12.2024

Shabnam chats with Maltese referee Terry Camilleri at snooker’s UK Championship in York. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: James Patient. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.

Emily Frazer: The rise to the top 25.11.2024

Shabnam talks to CEO of Matchroom Multi Media Emily Frazer about her career. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: James Patient. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.

Xiao Guodong: My family had no money and I couldn't speak English 19.11.2024

Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: James Patient. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.

Kreishh Gurbaxani: Schoolboys are now glued to the snooker table after college 11.11.2024

Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: James Patient. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.

Liam Graham: Playing in Scotland was a lot more comfortable 11.11.2024

Shabnam talks to young Scottish player Liam Graham about life as a new professional, the recent loss of his grandfather and practicing with his snooker idol John Higgins.

Darren Morgan: My professional career was a bit of a disappointment 06.11.2024

Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: Glenn Speller, Paul Joslin and Adam Bennett. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.

Jill Douglas: I work with the best team in the sport 29.10.2024

Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: Glenn Speller, Paul Joslin, Adam Bennett and James Patient. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.

Allan Taylor: Making an impression 23.10.2024

Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: Glenn Speller, Paul Joslin, Adam Bennett and James Patient. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.

English Open special 02.10.2024

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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