Radio Snooker with Nick Metcalfe

I was very pleased to speak with the broadcaster Rolf Kalb here at the German Masters. Rolf's contribution to the growth of snooker in Germany is recognised by everybody and it was fascinating to have a conversation with him. Rolf tells me about how he fell in love with the game, his feelings when the German Masters first came to Berlin and some of his favourite moments from the event. He also tal...

One of the most popular media outlets for German snooker fans is the Total Clearance podcast and I was delighted to speak with one of the presenters, Christian Oehmicke, at the Tempodrom. Christian talks about his own love of the game, the success of the German Masters and why he wishes there were more tournaments in mainland Europe.

Hello to you from the Tempodrom. It's brilliant to be talking to so many big voices from the German community. I spoke with Lula Witzescher, the owner of the terrific SNOOKERPRO.de website. Keep your thoughts coming to me on anything you're hearing from here in Germany, or indeed on any snooker matter. Tweet me @RadioSnooker or email radiosnooker@mail.com

Here's my commentary on the winning moments live from London's Alexandra Palace as Shaun Murphy beats Kyren Wilson to claim his second Masters title.

I describe the closing stages of the Masters final at Alexandra Palace between Shaun Murphy and Kyren Wilson. I'd love to hear your feedback on my coverage this week. All thoughts are welcome. Tweet me @RadioSnooker or email radiosnooker@mail.com I'll be back soon to catch up on your correspondence. Thank you for your company throughout the Masters.

One of the best weekends of the snooker season is here. The climax of the Masters is coming on Sunday, when I'll bring you commentary on the closing stages of the final. Before that it's semi-final Saturday, with Mark Allen taking on Shaun Murphy and Judd Trump playing Kyren Wilson. Keep your thoughts coming to me please - I'm intending to catch up with your correspondence next week. Tweet me @Rad...

I've had the pleasure and privilege of speaking with one of snooker's truly beloved champions of yesteryear, Cliff Thorburn. Three-time Masters winner Thorburn shares some of his memories of the event on its 50th birtday after I show him a picture from the first edition in 1975.  Cliff also pays tribute to two wonderful champions we've lost recently, Ray Reardon and Terry Griffiths.  Keep your tho...

I've spoken to Shaun Murphy at Alexandra Palace, who watched Mark Selby tease him over his nine darter on television and then told Radio Snooker this: He understands people's scepticism, but he DID make the nine darter and he finds it 'funny how offended' darts people are by it. Murphy also looks ahead to his Masters quarter-final against Neil Robertson, saying he doesn't quite buy into the theory...

I'm delighted to say I've spoken to John Parrott at Alexandra Palace. The 1991 world champion talks to me about Alexandra Palace and the long history of the Masters. Thank you for tuning in and listening this week, it's lovely to have you for company. I'll be back soon.

I spoke to Chris Downer, the author of the Crucible Almanac, about the two most famous Masters venues, Wembley Conference Centre and Alexandra Palace. Chris also talks about the changes for fans at this year's event. And inevitably, the conversation turns to the future of the Crucible too and that most famous of Downer tomes.

The Masters is fifty years old and on this very date - January 13th - the first tournament began in 1975. I speak to fans at Alexandra Palace about their memories of the tournament. What's really striking is how many first timers I speak to. That has to be a good thing in many ways. Your Masters memories are most welcome too - tweet me @RadioSnooker or email radiosnooker@mail.com

Ivan Hirschowitz talks to me at Alexandra Palace about the changes at the 2025 Masters, including new fan zone areas.  Happy Birthday to the Masters. Fifty years old to this very day. The first Masters in 1975 began on January 13th, with John Pulman v Cliff Thorburn and Alex Higgins v Bill Werbeniuk.

Events dear boy, dear boy. I'm back with news that Ronnie O'Sullivan has pulled out of the Masters on medical grounds. It would be easy - and obviously is for some - to take a more cynical view, but surely it's the time to take a kinder position. Here's my take. Plus, let's remember we've still got a superb match to look forward to at Alexandra Palace on Sunday. Your views are always welcome - twe...

The Masters is fast approaching and here's a look ahead to the schedule at Alexandra Palace, along with TV coverage. Plus some memories as the famous tournament celebrates its 50th birthday. I'll be back from Sunday to bring you live interviews and commentary from Ally Pally. Your thoughts are always welcome - tweet @RadioSnooker or email radiosnooker@mail.com

The first broadcast of Radio Snooker with Nick Metcalfe in 2025 focuses on television coverage of the forthcoming Masters.  Three lines for you here, about the BBC schedule for the famous old tournament, who will be in the presenter's chair and the return of a veteran commentator. Your correspondence is always welcome - tweet me @RadioSnooker or email me to this address: radiosnooker@mail.com

The Christmas Specal episode of Radio Snooker with Nick Metcalfe gives me the chance to catch up on your correspondence so far. Thank you very much indeed for your kind words and constructive feedback. You can contact me any time - radiosnooker@mail.com I wish you a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Radio Snooker will return in the early days of 2025, with interviews and commentary from t...

Here's my commentary on the winning moment as Lei Peifan beats Wu Yize to win the Scottish Open in Edinburgh, becoming the lowest ranked winner of a ranking event for more than three decades. Many thanks for all your feedback on the opening weeks of this new service. I'll read all your correspondence out in a Christmas Special broadcast of Radio Snooker with Nick Metcalfe soon. Your thoughts are a...

Sunday night is snooker night. And I'm back, to bring you live commentary from the Scottish Open final in Edinburgh, as the third Home Nations event of the season comes to its climax. I'll return soon with a Christmas Special, when I'll read out all your feedback to the opening weeks of this new audio service. If you'd like to have your say, please do message me: tweet @RadioSnooker or email radio...

Here's my commentary on the winning moment as Tom Ford wins the Shoot Out in Leicester, beating Liam Graham in the final and claiming his first ranking event victory at the age of 41.

Here's my commentary on the winning moments live from York's Barbican Centre as Judd Trump beats Barry Hawkins to claim his second UK Championship crown and fifth Triple Crown title.

Nick commentates on the closing stages of the 2024 UK Championship final between Judd Trump and Barry Hawkins in York.  There's live reaction straight after the final from fans at the Barbican Centre. And you can have your say any time by emailing radiosnooker@mail.com

I spoke to referee Tatiana Woollaston after the first session of the UK Championship final. Tatiana tells me about the experience of refereeing her first Triple Crown finals, her ambitions for the future and how York ranks among tournament venues in the sport. Your thoughts on the first weekend of coverage here on the new station - or indeed any snooker opinions - would be most welcome: email radi...

Former ranking event winner Dominic Dale is planning to retire from snooker at the end of the season and he talks to me about that decision. The Welshman also has his say on the complaints over table conditions at this UK Championship. Your thoughts and opinions on what you're hearing are most welcome - tweet @RadioSnooker or email radiosnooker@mail.com

Radio Snooker goes live, as Ken Doherty speaks to me live at the UK Championship in York. The 1997 world champion talks the rivalry between Judd Trump and Kyren Wilson, the new format at the UK and how he rates York as a venue. Your views on anything you hear on the station will always be welcome - email radiosnooker@mail.com