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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

Peter & Oliver Lines 09.10.2023

Peter and Oliver Lines discuss the highs and lows of being two professional players in one family and do a special quiz on each other.

Neil Tomkins: "We are here to help everybody" 03.10.2023

The former snooker professional explains how the WPBSA's new Player Support Programme aims to give guidance on critical issues like integrity, mental health and finance.

Joe Johnson: “Even my mother didn’t think I’d win!” 25.09.2023

The 1986 World Champion reveals how he struggled with fame after winning the title. He also tells all about those jazzy shoes, meeting Princess Diana, discovering Paul Hunter and surviving seven heart attacks.

Desislava Bozhilova: “I’m not a strict person as I am at the table!” 18.09.2023

The Bulgarian referee tells Shabnam about her decade on the World Snooker Tour. The conversation also includes how she’s not as scary when the white gloves are off and she discusses her degree in landscape architecture, baking and rescuing cats.

John Parrott: The Entertainer 11.09.2023

Shabnam meets 1991 World Snooker Champion and popular TV pundit John Parrott. They chat about lawn bowls, Everton football club and how competitive snooker was when he played during the golden era.

Zak Surety: Fighting anxiety to pursue snooker dreams 04.09.2023

The Basildon player discusses his ongoing battle with anxiety and living with Elton John.

Cliff Thorburn Part 2: "Drugs: just don't do it" 28.08.2023

The Canadian snooker legend on his biggest regret, the sadness behind his historic Crucible 147, admiration for 4-time world champion Mark Selby and life now with a new Youtube channel. Warning: mention of miscarriage and drugs.

Cliff Thorburn Part 1: "I was recognised but nothing near what it would be like in England" 21.08.2023

The grinder joins Shabnam to discuss his discovery of snooker in his homeland of Canada. The 1980 world champion discusses how he put Canada on the snooker map, his fierce rivalry with Alex Higgins and that historic first 147 at The Crucible.

Alfie Burden: "I consider Jimmy as family" 14.08.2023

The AB of London joins Shabnam with an honest chat about his long career in the game, his close friendship with Jimmy White and his passion for cooking. Plus how he turned his life around after his promising football career at Arsenal.

Ian McCulloch: "There's more to just potting balls" 07.08.2023

The former pro joins Shabnam to talk about his approach to coaching young players, why a strong work ethic, mental resilience and good fitness is crucial to success. Also, tales of taking on and beating the likes of Hendry and Ebdon.

Barry Hawkins: Snooker's Mr Nice Guy 31.07.2023

The former world championship runner-up and double Masters finalist joins Shabnam to chat about his determination to get back into the world top-16 and return to The Crucible. Plus, why being a nice person doesn't mean you can't be a winner.

Brendan Moore: "It's been emotional" 24.07.2023

The former referee joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell to talk about the highs of ending his career by officiating the 2023 World Championship final, his new job as tournament director for Matchroom Pool and his love for Sheffield Wednesday. Plus why comparisons between him and Vinnie Jones are wide of the mark.

Ishpreet Singh Chadha: "I want snooker to be famous in India" 17.07.2023

Having earned a place on tour via the Asia-Oceania Q-School, Mumbai's Ishphreet Singh Chadha tells Shabnam Younus-Jewell how he wants his success to help build the sport's popularity in his country. Plus, how a career in Esports helped him achieve his lifelong dream of playing professional snooker.

David Hendon: The bard of snooker 10.07.2023

The Eurosport and ITV commentator, Snooker Scene podcaster and successful playwright chats with Shabnam Younus-Jewell about his life in and love of what admits is 'an eccentric sport' and reveals how Joe Johnson ruined his 1986 World Championship scrapbook.

Jak Jones: "I've got more belief and confidence" 03.07.2023

The World Championship quarter-finalist tells Shabnam Younus-Jewell why that run has made him ready to start winning titles. Plus what it's like being one of 10 siblings!

Alexander Ursenbacher: "Q-School is unbearable" 27.06.2023

The young Swiss talent tells Shabnam Younus-Jewell how having to fight for his place on tour has made him a better person and why he hopes to boost the sport in his country.

Joe Perry: Looking to the future 19.06.2023

'The Gentleman' tells Shabnam Younus-Jewell about his plans for life after playing, how the sport moves on from the match fixing scandal, plus how to wind up Neil Robertson.

Mandy Fisher: The Queen Of Snooker 12.06.2023

The president and founder of World Women's Snooker reflects on 45 years in the sport, including winning the world title, growing the game globally and playing Higgins and Davis.

Matthew Selt: 'Snooker was 100% of my life, now it's an enjoyable 40%' 05.06.2023

The Essex cueist chats with Shabnam Younus-Jewell about his passion for snooker and golf, being best mates with Stephen Hendry and his battle with trichotillomania.

Kyren Wilson: "I feel like I'm coming into my prime" 30.05.2023

'The Warrior' joins Shabnam to chat about his career highs, his love for his family, what it's like to make a Crucible 147 and his F1 ambitions.

Dennis Taylor: Putting the smile into snooker 22.05.2023

The 1985 World Champion chats with Shabnam Younus-Jewell about that infamous black ball final, his time on Strictly and visiting the birthplace of snooker in India.

Best Of The Guests: Brecel, Murphy, Milkins & Irvine 15.05.2023

Shabnam Younus-Jewell enjoys more of the best moments from the first season of the podcast, including 2023 World Champion Luca Brecel, Shaun Murphy and Hazel Irvine.

Best Of The Guests: Carter, Hearn, Bingham & Doherty 08.05.2023

Shabnam Younus-Jewell enjoys some of the best moments from the first season of the podcast, including chats with Ken Doherty, Barry Hearn, Ali Cater, Stuart Bingham and Rob Walker.

The Story Of The World Championship 02.05.2023

Shabnam Younus-Jewell takes a look back at all the drama, excitement and incidents from the 2023 World Snooker Championship at The Crucible.

Olivier Marteel: The referee who helps save lives 24.04.2023

One of the sport's top officials joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell to talk about being among the best in the business and combining that with his career as a radiology nurse in Belgium.

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