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Is there an audience at the UK Snooker?
The average audience for the final session was 3.5 million, for a 15 per cent audience share. The BBC televised a total of 153 hours of coverage throughout the event, compared to 144 hours in 2013, with an average live audience of 936,000, an increase of 11 per cent on last year.
How many spectators are in the crucible?
The Crucible Theatre also hosts touring productions and the World Snooker Championship. The audience sits on three sides but no member is more than 22 yards (20 metres) from the performer. Consequently, although it seats 980 people the spectator has an intimate relationship with the activity on stage.
How many people watched the 1985 snooker?
18 million viewers
Colin Murray looks back at the 1985 World Championship Snooker final. Steve Davis and Dennis Taylor battled past midnight, as over 18 million viewers watched on BBC Two. A look back at one of British sport’s golden moments – the 1985 World Championship Snooker final.
What is the crucible in snooker?
The “Crucible curse” (also known as “The curse of the Crucible” or sometimes the “Crucible jinx”) is a phrase used in professional snooker. It refers to the fact that every first-time snooker world champion has failed to retain the title the following year.
Why is the snooker at Milton Keynes?
The Masters snooker tournament, which features an elite field of the world’s top 16 players, will be played behind closed doors at Arena MK following tighter coronavirus restrictions being put in place. The Masters will be held in Milton Keynes in order for stringent COVID-19 regulations to be followed.
Do you have to wear a mask at the Crucible?
c. At the point of entering the Crucible Theatre all spectators will need to be wearing a face mask or covering of their own choosing unless exempt. Spectators must wear their face covering whilst inside the venue. This is for the combined protection of yourself and all audience members.
Who has won the most Triple Crowns?
England have won the accolade the most times, having secured 26 Triple Crowns, with their most recent coming in 2020. Behind them comes Wales with 22 while Ireland have 11 and Scotland have ten.
What is the highest paid snooker tournament?
2020 World Snooker Championship
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Total prize fund | £2,395,000 |
| Winner’s share | £500,000 |
| Highest break | John Higgins ( SCO ) (147) |
| Final |
What is the best snooker match ever?
Top 5 World Snooker Finals of all-time
- 1994 – Jimmy White loses to Stephen Hendry (again)
- 1982 – Alex Higgins in tears.
- 1997 – Ken Doherty wins his world title.
- 2013 – Ronnie wins after a year out.
- 1985 – black ball final (Dennis Taylor beat Steve Davis)