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Snooker game show Big Break to return to BBC as new hosting duo announced

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The Independent UK

BBC to bring back iconic snooker game show Big Break after 24 years away

Big Break originally ran from 1991 to 2002 with Jim Davidson and John Virgo hosting and brought in nearly 14m viewers at its peak

The Independent UK

Snooker game show Big Break to return with Paddy McGuinness and Stephen Hendry

Evening Standard

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Big Break to return to screens with Stephen Hendry and Paddy McGuinness

The pair will fill the roles previously held by John Virgo and Jim Davidson in the popular programme that aired between 1991 and 2002.

The Independent UK

Snookering you again: Big Break to return with Stephen Hendry on trick-shot duties

The BBC is to bring back the classic gameshow after 24 years away, with Paddy McGuinness to present

The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: title races, snooker drama and marathon records

Have you followed the big stories in football, snooker, cricket, NFL, athletics, rugby league and golf?

The Guardian - UK

Shaun Murphy explains why he is no longer working for BBC before World Championship first round

The former World Champion explained why he stepped away from punditry work ahead of tehe 2026 World Championship

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Zhao Xintong kicks off World Championship defence by edging past Liam Highfield

Highfield pulled level at 5-5 before the world number four took control by reeling three straight frames to eventually seal the first round win.

The Independent UK

The Crucible holds tribute to former player and commentator John Virgo

A minute’s applause was paid in tribute to John Virgo, who died in February aged 79, as the World Snooker Championship got under way at the Crucible

The Guardian - UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump criticised after Crucible no-show

Shaun Murphy spoke out after seven-time World Champion O’Sullivan and world number one Trump did not attend the World Championship media day.

The Independent UK

Steve Davis pays emotional tribute to John Virgo at memorial service for snooker great

Snooker greats attended the service at Sheffield Cathedral on Thursday

The Independent UK

World Snooker Championship to stay at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre with long-term deal

The future of snooker’s most prestigious tournament was up in the air but the new deal keeps it in Sheffield until at least 2045, with renovations also planned for the Crucible

The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan creates history with highest break ever in professional snooker

‘The Rocket’ pulled off the stunning feat, putting up 153 against Ryan Day, to leave himself in fine form ahead of next month’s World Snooker Championship, with Yize Wu next in the semi-finals of the World Open in China

The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan: Not feeling scared on a snooker table is a victory for me

The seven-time world champion beat Shaun Murphy 5-3 to reach the last eight in Yushan.

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The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan walks out minutes after start of World Open match with bizarre complaint

The seven-time world champion was distracted by an issue with his waistcoat

The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan to be shock participant in World Seniors Snooker Championship

O’Sullivan has won seven world titles at the iconic Crucible Theatre and will now look to add the seniors crown at the same venue later this year

The Independent UK

Watch: Squirrel’s chaotic pitch invasion stops Championship match

A squirrel stopped play for eight minutes after the rodent invaded the pitch during Hull City’s home game against Bristol City.

The Independent UK

Snoop Dogg is having the time of his life at the Winter Olympics

Snoop Dogg is having the time of his life at the Winter Olympics in northern Italy.

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The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: Winter Olympics, Six Nations and Super Bowl

Have you been following the big stories in football, tennis, NFL, rugby, cricket, winter sports, snooker and boxing?

The Guardian - UK

John Virgo obituary

Snooker player and commentator whose geniality behind the mic and on the BBC gameshow Big Break made him a popular figure

The Independent UK

John Virgo remembered as ‘great mate’ who ‘transcended the sport’ of snooker

Ronnie O’Sullivan, John Parrott and Sir Stephen Fry led tributes to Virgo following his death aged 79.

The Independent UK

John Virgo: The legendary commentator who ushered in snooker’s golden age

John Virgo passed away at the age of 79 in Spain after an illustrious career as a snooker player and commentator

Evening Standard

Apprentice candidate claims Lord Sugar's jokes are pre-written

Lord Sugar has previously said his jokes on BBC show are ‘spur of the moment’

The Independent UK

Listen to John Virgo’s final BBC commentary as snooker great dies aged 79

Snooker great John Virgo delivered his final BBC commentary at this year's Masters final before his death aged 79.

Evening Standard

‘Do not travel’ alert lifted by UK’s biggest train franchise

Train operators Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express urged passengers not to travel on Wednesday morning.

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