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Framed: The Snooker Podcast

BBC Essexwww.bbc.co.uk

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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Episodes

Michael McMullan: 'The Rain Man'

The Northern Irish broadcaster chats with Shabnam about his incredible memory and looks ahead to the new snooker season. 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.

Jun 26, 202527 min

Dylan Emery: 'I owe Zhao a pint'

The Welshman chats with Shabnam about regaining his pro tour card - with a little help from world champion Zhao Xintong. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to the people involved at all levels of the game. With Shabnam Younus-Jewell.

Jun 20, 202527 min

Hatem Yassen: Champion of Africa

The two-time African champion from Egypt tells Shabnam how he juggles life as a snooker player, accountant and father-of-two. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game.

Jun 13, 202527 min

Aki Kauppinen: Finland's Mr Snooker

Shabnam chats to the Finnish commentator and coach about the rise of the sport in his country. The sixty year old founded the first snooker club in Finland with his father in nineteen eighty eight. 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.

Jun 06, 202527 min

Sydney Wilson: I'd love to be more involved with the game

The former Essex player talks to Shabnam about Q School and his car accident. The thirty five year old stepped away from the sport after he was in a crash in 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.

May 29, 202527 min

Tai Chengzhe: I called Zhao's win super early on

Shabnam talks to the snooker photographer from China about what it means to witness Zhao Xintong become the first World Champion from the country. 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.

May 23, 202527 min

Niall Breslin: I've never understood my own mind

Shabnam chats to the former rugby player turned mindfulness coach and Radio 3 Unwind presenter about his struggles with anxiety and the mental challenges faced by snooker players.

May 06, 202527 min

Matt Huart: Snooker fan to comms guru

Shabnam chats to WPBSA Head of Communications Matt Huart about his journey to his dream job in snooker. 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.

Apr 29, 202527 min

Malgorzata Kanieska: I was told not to fall down the stairs

The Polish referee on making her Crucible debut at the 2025 World Championship. 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.

Apr 22, 202527 min

Noppon Saengkham: We came from nothing

The Thai player talks to Shabnam about his tough journey to the World Snooker Tour. 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.

Apr 15, 202527 min

Liam Highfield: Still mad for it

Shabnam chats to the player from Stoke about his return to the world snooker tour and battling illness and injury. 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.

Apr 08, 202527 min

Florian Nuessle: Austria's first professional

Shabnam is joined by one of the newest and well regarded young European players to join the World Snooker Tour. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: James Patient. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.

Apr 02, 202527 min

Zak Surety: I got recognised in a KFC...it was all alien to me

The Essex player chats to Shabnam about his recent breakthrough on the World Snooker Tour in China. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: James Patient. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.

Mar 25, 202527 min

Gary Wilson: Howay The Toon

Shabnam catches up with the 'Tyneside Terror' who's fired up after Newcastle's Cup win. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: James Patient. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.

Mar 18, 202527 min

Anthony Hamilton: The Sheriff's in town!

With his place in the top 64 at risk, the stalwart of the snooker tour tells Shabnam Younus-Jewell what the future might hold for 'The Sheriff of Pottingham'. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: Paul Joslin and James Patient. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.

Mar 11, 202527 min

Lucky Vatnani: Helping Chinese talent thrive

Indian former professional Lucky Vatnani tells Shabnam Younus-Jewell about his role working with Chinese and Asian talent at the Ding Junhui Snooker Academy in Sheffield. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: James Patient and Paul Joslin. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.

Mar 04, 202527 min

'Snooker stopped me going down the wrong road'

Shabnam chats to world number one player David Church who is competing at the first World Disability Snooker Championship in Thailand. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: James Patient. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.

Feb 25, 202527 min

Shaun Murphy: The Magician is back

The 2025 Masters champion tells Shabnam how he’s found belief in his game again. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: James Patient. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.

Feb 11, 202527 min

Jason Ferguson: I love the development side

Shabnam catches up with the chairman of snooker’s world governing body the WPBSA. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: James Patient. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.

Feb 04, 202527 min

Radzi Chinyanganya: I'm a failed bobsleigh athlete

The Eurosport presenter tells Shabnam about his change of career plans. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: James Patient. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.

Jan 28, 202527 min

Jan Verhaas: The Dutch Master at the Masters

Shabnam sits down with top referee Jan Verhaas at Alexandra Palace. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: James Patient. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.

Jan 21, 202527 min

Hammad Miah: I'm still hanging on...I don't know how

The sixty ninth ranked player on his desire to improve and opening a snooker club. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: James Patient. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.

Jan 14, 202527 min

Anupama Ramachandran: It still feels like a dream

The World Women’s number 8 from India tells Shabnam her New Year’s resolutions. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: James Patient. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.

Jan 06, 202527 min

Lee Walker: Coaching the greats

The former player turned coach on working with Mark Williams and Ronnie O’Sullivan. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: James Patient. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.

Dec 17, 202427 min

Martin Wilkinson: It might take us longer to prepare for a Ronnie game

Shabnam finds out about the role of a member of the World Snooker Tour’s security team. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: James Patient. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.

Dec 10, 202427 min

Terry Camilleri: Our job's not as easy as it looks

Shabnam chats with Maltese referee Terry Camilleri at snooker’s UK Championship in York. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: James Patient. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.

Dec 03, 202427 min

Emily Frazer: The rise to the top

Shabnam talks to CEO of Matchroom Multi Media Emily Frazer about her career. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: James Patient. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.

Nov 25, 202427 min
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