Radio Snooker with Nick Metcalfe

LIVE FROM 2025 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP - Rachel Casey on Higgins v Williams Crucible Classic

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke to Rachel Casey to get her views on the John Higgins v Mark Williams Crucible classic, including the reaction of the players for her interview...

LIVE FROM 2025 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP - Shabnam Younus-Jewell on Mark Williams + Framed podcast

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke to the BBC's Shabnam Younus-Jewell at the Crucible. Shabnam talks to me about Mark Williams after his epic win over John Higgins and assesses ...

LIVE FROM 2025 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP - Radzi Chinyanganya on John Higgins v Mark Williams Crucible Classic

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I was delighted to speak with Eurosport presenter Radzi Chinyanganya about the sensational second round match at the World Championship between John H...

LIVE FROM 2025 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP: Super fan Brian Wright on his love of the Crucible

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I was delighted to bump into Brian Wright in Sheffield. We sat outside the Brown Bear and talked about Brian's love of the Crucible. I almost forgot...

Cliff Thorburn on first World Champions Dinner

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of snooker's most celebrated champions Cliff Thorburn, who had his greatest victory at the Crucible 45 years ago, speaks to me about the first Wor...

TV coverage of 2025 World Championship

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I look ahead to television coverage of the World Championship at the Crucible. I'll tell you about some of the main transmission times on the BBC duri...

Rob Walker on 2025 World Championship

12 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I've spoken to broadcaster Rob Walker ahead of the World Championship. Rob talks to me about the tournament to come and what is so special about the C...

John Higgins wins 2025 Tour Championship + Manchester interviews

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I reflect on glory for John Higgins at the Tour Championship and the interviews I brought you live from Manchester here on Radio Snooker.I'll return v...

LIVE FROM TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP - Phil Haigh on Judd Trump's form + Barry Hawkins' career record + world qualifying

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I was delighted to speak with my podcast partner Phil Haigh for his Radio Snooker debut here. Typical wisdom from Haigh on show here, on Judd Trump's ...

LIVE FROM TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP - Steven Hallworth: 'It felt like I broke Mark Davis, it was great to see him in bits.'

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steven Hallworth spoke to me about winning back his tour card, which he clinched with victory over Mark Davis. Steven also reflects on how much he enj...

LIVE FROM TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP - John Higgins says Barry Hawkins has underachieved

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke to John Higgins during his press conference after reaching the Tour Championship. Higgins tells me that Barry Hawkins has underachieved in his...

LIVE FROM TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP - Referee Leo Scullion on long career + memories of 2019 world final

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I was delighted to grab a word with Leo Scullion, who is refereeing at this week's Tour Championship in Manchester.Leo talks to me about his long care...

LIVE FROM TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP - Ben Williams on Desislava Bozhilova refereeing world final + officiating at Crucible

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I bumped into referee Ben Williams in the Cue Zone at the Tour Championship in Manchester. He talks about the news that Desislava Bozhilova will refer...

LIVE FROM TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP: Neal Foulds - 'Where's Ronnie been? He's in his bunker and I hope he's going to come out all guns blazing.'

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Neal Foulds speaks to me here at the Tour Championship about whether Ronnie O'Sullivan will play at the World Championship and the brilliant form of K...

LIVE FROM TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP - Phil Yates: 'I came to the World Championship here in 1973 - the year rain stopped play'

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke to ITV commentator Phil Yates here in Manchester and he waxed lyrical about snooker moments past in Manchester. Phil also talks about Kyren Wi...

LIVE FROM TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP - ITV commentator Michael McMullan on Kyren Wilson's season + Crucible Curse

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I was so pleased to see Michael McMullan in Manchester. Top voice of the game, who is commentating at the Tour Championship for ITV this week.Michael ...

Tour Championship 2025: Too many repeats + Hello long form snooker

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest weeks of the season is on the way, the Tour Championship in Manchester. A week of repeat match-ups, but one that will see a reintro...

Kyren Wilson wins 2025 Players Championship

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here's my commentary on the winning moments as Kyren Wilson wins the Players Championship in Telford.Keep your correspondence coming in to me at Radio...

Players Championship 2025 final - Judd Trump v Kyren Wilson COMMENTARY

23 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The climax of the Players Championship final in Telford between the players of the season so far on Radio Snooker with Nick Metcalfe. We've never had...

Your Correspondence

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's high time I caught up with your views, with topics here including the Player of the Season race, tournament venues and BBC coverage of the World ...

John Higgins wins 2025 World Open

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here's my commentary on the winning moments in Yushan as John Higgins wins his first tournament for four years, and the 32nd ranking event title of hi...

World Open final 2025 - John Higgins v Joe O'Connor COMMENTARY

02 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I describe the closing stages of the World Open final in Yushan between John Higgins and Joe O'Connor.I hope you enjoy listening and please do send me...

Mark Selby wins 2025 Welsh Open

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here's my commentary on the winning moments as Mark Selby beats Stephen Maguire to win his first Welsh Open title in 17 years and a 24th ranking tourn...

Welsh Open final 2025 - Mark Selby v Stephen Maguire - COMMENTARY

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to my commentary on the closing stages of the Welsh Open final in Llandudno between Mark Selby v Stephen Maguire.Your views on the tournament o...

Your Correspondence

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone. I'm back on Radio Snooker with Nick Metcalfe to catch up with your correspondence. Thank you for sending it all in and please do keep ...

Kyren Wilson wins 2025 German Masters

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kyren Wilson won his third tournament of a stellar season at the German Masters and I was at the Tempodrom in Berlin to see him pick up the trophy.You...

Kyren Wilson: German Masters should have two table set-up throughout in 2026

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke to German Masters winner Kyren Wilson at the Tempodrom. He agrees '100 per cent' with Barry Hawkins, who told Radio Snooker with Nick Metcalfe...

Barry Hawkins: Tempodrom in Berlin deserves to host triple crown tournament

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Barry Hawkins told me in Berlin that he believes the Tempodrom deserves to host an even bigger tournament than the German Masters and thinks it could ...

German Masters final: Barry Hawkins v Kyren Wilson - LIVE REACTION FROM BERLIN

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke to fans at the Tempodrom straight after the German Masters final between Barry Hawkins and Kyren Wilson. They tell me what they made of the ma...

LIVE FROM GERMAN MASTERS IN BERLIN - Interview with broadcaster and compere Rolf Kalb

01 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 reco...

LIVE FROM GERMAN MASTERS IN BERLIN - Interview with Christian Oehmicke from Total Clearance podcast

01 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

LIVE FROM GERMAN MASTERS IN BERLIN - Interview with Lula Witzescher from SNOOKERPRO.de

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Shaun Murphy wins 2025 Masters

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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.

Masters 2025 final - Shaun Murphy v Kyren Wilson COMMENTARY AND REACTION FROM ALEXANDRA PALACE

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 cove...

Masters 2025 - Semi-final Saturday

18 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

Cliff Thorburn on Masters memories + tributes to Ray Reardon & Terry Griffiths

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Shaun Murphy: I DID make a nine darter and it's 'funny how offended' darts fans are by it

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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:...

John Parrott on Alexandra Palace and 50 years of Masters

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Crucible Almanac author Chris Downer on Masters venues + future of Crucible

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke to Chris Downer, the author of the Crucible Almanac, about the two most famous Masters venues, Wembley Conference Centre and Alexandra Palace....

LIVE FROM ALEXANDRA PALACE - Asking fans for their Masters memories

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 the...

WST Head of Media Ivan Hirschowitz on changes at 2025 Masters

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws from 2025 Masters

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Masters 2025 - Schedule and Memories

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Happy New Year - Masters telly titbits

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The first broadcast of Radio Snooker with Nick Metcalfe in 2025 focuses on television coverage of the forthcoming Masters. Three lines for you here, ...

Christmas Special 2024 - Your Correspondence

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 in...

Lei Peifan wins 2024 Scottish Open

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 r...

Scottish Open final 2024 - Lei Peifan v Wu Yize - COMMENTARY

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Tom Ford wins 2024 Shoot Out

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 rankin...

Shoot Out final 2024 - Tom Ford v Liam Graham - COMMENTARY

07 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Judd Trump wins 2024 UK Championship

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 cro...

UK Championship final 2024 - Judd Trump v Barry Hawkins - COMMENTARY and LIVE REACTION from York

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

LIVE FROM 2024 UK CHAMPIONSHIP: Tatiana Woollaston on refereeing her first Triple Crown final

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke to referee Tatiana Woollaston after the first session of the UK Championship final. Tatiana tells me about the experience of refereeing her fi...

LIVE FROM 2024 UK CHAMPIONSHIP - Dominic Dale on his retirement

30 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Welsh...

On The Air! Nick speaks to Ken Doherty at UK Championship

30 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...