4 h. ago BBC snooker legend John Virgo opens up on gambling addiction and failed marriages

Virgo, 79, has been past of the BBC snooker coverage for more than 30 years.

Events

4 h. ago BBC snooker's John Virgo saw home repossessed as he battled addiction and two failed marriages

John Virgo is one of the most recognisable voices in snooker and has been part of the BBC's coverage of the sport for over 30 years, but his life has been marred by addiction

Events

4 h. ago Mark Williams forced to issue apology during BBC interview after Snooker Champs victory

Mark Williams secured his place in the final of the snooker World Championships after a 17-14 win over Judd Trump, and the Welshman let slip a swear word in his post-match interview

Politics

22 h. ago BBC star John Virgo had house repossessed amid addiction struggle and two failed marriages

The legendary snooker commentator has overcome personal struggles to become a fan favourite on the BBC

Events

27 h. ago World Snooker Championship commentators got telling off from ref as she banged on window

Desislava Bozhilova will make history when she becomes only the second woman to referee the World Snooker Championship final, and will be hoping no commentators need scolding on Sunday

Politics

29 h. ago BBC snooker presenter Seema Jaswal fell into a coma with health condition as parents left 'petrified'

The host is fronting the BBC's coverage of the snooker World Championships

Society

30 h. ago John Parrott’s wife, net worth, Question of Sport exit and stance on BBC snooker outcry

John Parrott has been a familiar face on BBC snooker coverage for a number of years and has enjoyed a successful career in the sport both on the baize and in the commentary booth

Politics

31 h. ago John Parrott’s huge net worth, private wife and BBC Question of Sport exit

Former snooker star John Parrott has been a BBC mainstay since transitioning into punditry after hanging up his cue, and he’s earned a tidy sum for his troubles

Politics

50 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan suffers session whitewash as Zhao Xintong lights up Crucible

Zhao moved 12-4 up with a string of frame-winning breaks including two centuries while O’Sullivan scored just 100 total points in the eight frames.

Events

51 h. ago 'It’s a bombardment' – Steve Davis makes admission about BBC job after sudden change

Snooker legend Steve Davis has opened up on his renewed passion for the game - and his role at the BBC - after admitting his enthusiasm had waned in recent years

Events

51 h. ago Steve Davis sends clear message to BBC as World Snooker Championship pundit blown away

Steve Davis has been a mainstay of the BBC's snooker coverage for many years, but his passion for the sport had waned – until a sudden change of heart from the former world champion

Politics

56 h. ago Is my generation in need of reforming? I went to Gen Z bootcamp to find out

As a Unesco-partnered non-profit launches a soft skills programme to fill a gap among those aged 16 to 25, Ellie Muir asks whether members of her generation – who are often represented as workshy phone addicts – require a complete overhaul, or if they’ve been failed by their predecessors

Politics

2 d. ago BBC commentators in stitches as snooker star breaks table and referee left scrambling for balls

Zhao Xintong broke the pocket during one ferocious pot

Politics

4 d. ago Alarming moment snooker fan collapses during BBC's live coverage of the World Championship at The Crucible

Tuesday afternoon is set to feature quarter-final ties between Ronnie O'Sullivan and Si Jiahui on Table One, with Judd Trump facing off with Luca Brecel on Table Two.

Sport

4 d. ago Alarming moment snooker fan collapses during BBC's live coverage of the World Championships at The Crucible

Tuesday afternoon is set to feature quarter-final ties between Ronnie O'Sullivan and Si Jiahui on Table One, with Judd Trump facing off with Luca Brel on Table Two.

Sport

4 d. ago Snooker fan collapses live on BBC during World Championship coverage

A snooker fan fainted live on the BBC on Thursday afternoon during the World Championship quarter-finals at the Crucible, but was soon back on his feet and appeared to be fine

Sport

4 d. ago Snooker fan dramatically faints live on BBC at World Championship as others rush to help

A snooker fan was seen fainting on live TV during the World Championship quarter-finals at the Crucible, with the spectator soon back on his feet and simply in need of a big glass of water

Sport

5 d. ago Snooker fan faints live on BBC during World Championship coverage

A snooker fan is recovering after taking a dramatic tumble while watching a live interview during BBC's World Championship coverage at the Crucible in Sheffield

Sport

5 d. ago Snooker legend John Higgins gave up alcohol after embarrassing taxi incident

2025 World Snooker Championship hopeful John Higgins decided to go teetotal after a photograph was taken of the snooker icon snoozing in the back of a cab back in 2018

Politics

5 d. ago Jose Mourinho can't resist taking dig at John Terry after spotting Chelsea legend's Instagram post

John Terry celebrated finishing the London Marathon with some ex-Chelsea team-mates, and his social media post didn't escape the attention of his former boss Jose Mourinho

Politics