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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

Robert Milkins: 'I've got a lot more self-belief now' 17.04.2023

The Welsh Open snooker champion joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell at The Crucible Theatre to chat about how his life and career have turned around dramatically in the past year.

Neal Foulds: Crucible memories, Crucible predictions 10.04.2023

The top snooker pundit joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell to chat about his own career, his love for cricket and who he think is going to do the business at the World Championship.

Gary Wilson: 'Winning has opened doors for me' 03.04.2023

The 'Tyneside Terror' tells Shabnam Younus-Jewell why one title isn't enough, the reasons behind some wild haircuts and why his childhood home used to be known as ‘Blockbusters’.

Fergal O'Brien: Snooker's record setter 27.03.2023

The popular Irishman joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell to look back on the highs and lows of his record-breaking, 32-year career and ponder what his life after snooker might look like.

Ashley Carty: Ready for a second chance 20.03.2023

The tour returnee tells Shabnam Younus-Jewell how his father's serious illness has made him more determined to make the most of his comeback and how his view on life has changed.

Leo Scullion: "We have the best seat in the house" 13.03.2023

The popular referee joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell to reveal the skills required to be a top official, look back on the 2019 world final and talks about his battle with lung cancer.

Joe O'Connor: 'There's no limit, I want to win everything' 06.03.2023

The emerging talent joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell to chat about his breakthrough season and how his glittering junior pool career gives him confidence for success in snooker.

John Parris: Making cues for snooker's greats 27.02.2023

The man who has spent 40 years making cues for the likes of Alex Higgins, Ronnie O'Sullivan, Steve Davis, Shaun Murphy and dozens of others joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell for a chat.

Mickey Chambers: 'The Paralympics is where we want to be' 20.02.2023

The disability snooker star and former England amputee football legend joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell to chat about his two careers and his hopes for growing this part of the sport.

Ali Carter: The Captain's flying high 13.02.2023

The German Masters champ joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell to chat about being back in the winner's circle, his passion for flying and the sustainability of the World Snooker tour.

Chris Wakelin: "I'm hungry for more" 06.02.2023

The Snooker Shoot-Out champion joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell to chat about his breakthrough title, overcoming mental health struggles and his passion for ballroom dancing and chess.

Martin O'Donnell: Life on the amateur circuit 30.01.2023

The former top-32 player tells Shabnam Younus-Jewell about readjusting to life off the tour, the positives he's taken from it and ambitions for his return to the professional game.

Onyee Ng: "It's not only a male sport" 23.01.2023

The three-time women's world snooker champion chats with Shabnam Younus-Jewell about how she hopes to improve on the main tour, being a superstar in Hong Kong and her dog, Muffin.

Jamie Jones: "I've Come Back Bigger And Stronger" 16.01.2023

The world number 32 joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell to talk about how he's overcome a one-year ban from the game in 2018, his passion for running and the health of Welsh snooker.

Hazel Irvine: "I’m Endlessly Fascinated By Snooker" 10.01.2023

The BBC snooker host joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell at the Masters to share her love for the game, her career and the behind-the-scenes fun she has with Steve Davis and John Parrott.

Chris Henry: Coach To The Stars 02.01.2023

The leading snooker and mental coach chats with Shabnam Younus-Jewell about working with the likes of Stephen Hendry, Mark Selby, Peter Ebdon, Shaun Murphy and Jimmy White.

Barry Hearn: "Without Snooker I Wouldn't Exist" 26.12.2022

Legendary sports promoter Barry Hearn chats with Shabnam Younus-Jewell about his business empire, how he and Steve Davis transformed snooker and why he's rubbish at retirement.

Ahmed Aly Elsayed: The USA Snooker Pioneer 19.12.2022

The man who is set become the United States' first professional snooker player in 2023 chats with Shabnam Younus-Jewell about his journey from Egypt to The Crucible, via Broadway.

Mark King: Boxing, Gambling and Ice Baths 12.12.2022

Essex snooker stalwart Mark King chats with Shabnam Younus-Jewell about his battles with gambling addiction, how he ended up in a boxing ring and how he relaxes in an ice bath.

Luca Brecel: "It's Not About The Trophies For Me" 05.12.2022

The Belgian Bullet explains why winning isn't everything for him, why he watches Spanish Netflix, shares the stories behind his tattoos and chats about his love for Hip Hop.

David Grace: "Snooker can be brutal at times" 28.11.2022

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.

Ken Doherty: Views From The Comm Box and Snazzy Socks 21.11.2022

Pundit and 1997 World Champion Ken Doherty chats with Shabnam Younus-Jewell about commentating alongside the greats, his vision for improving the sport and his colourful footwear.

Rob Walker: Positivity, Grief and Player Nicknames 14.11.2022

Snooker MC Rob Walker chats with Shabnam Younus-Jewell about his positive outlook on life, having to deal with grief in the past year and the importance of player introductions.

Tatiana Woollaston: 'I Spend All My Free Time Refereeing' 07.11.2022

One of world's top referees joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell to chat about how she juggles her snooker career, being a mum-of-two and her full-time job in the retail sector.

Jason Ferguson: Growing Snooker and Player Wellbeing 31.10.2022

The head of snooker's governing body chats with Shabnam Younus-Jewell about why he swapped playing for the boardman, his vision for the sport and supporting those within it.

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