These are the 'Crucible Classics' BBC will be showing to make up for World Snooker Championship in Sheffield being postponed

The World Snooker Championship in Sheffield may have been postponed, but the BBC has cued up plenty to keep fans entertained during the coronavirus lockdown.
By Robert Cumber
Published 9th Apr 2020, 08:35 BST
Updated 9th Apr 2020, 08:35 BST
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It is due to televise some of the best clashes ever staged at The Crucible Theatre, which is the sport’s spiritual home, during the period the tournament should have been running.

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They will be screened on BBC Two and via the Red Button from April 18.

The Crucible Theatre in Sheffield should have staged this year's Betfred World Snooker Championship from April 18 (pic: Nigel French/PA Wire)The Crucible Theatre in Sheffield should have staged this year's Betfred World Snooker Championship from April 18 (pic: Nigel French/PA Wire)
The Crucible Theatre in Sheffield should have staged this year's Betfred World Snooker Championship from April 18 (pic: Nigel French/PA Wire)

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Here’s the full list of matches which will appear on BBC Two and BBC Two HD:

SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 3PM on BBC2: Steve Davis v Tony Knowles 1982

SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 3PM on BBC2: Ray Reardon v Alex Higgins 1982

SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 3PM on BBC2 HD: Stephen Hendry v Jimmy White 1992

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MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2PM on BBC2 HD: Ray Reardon v Alex Higgins 1982

MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2PM on BBC2: Steve Davis v Jimmy White 1984

TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2PM on BBC2 HD: Steve Davis v Jimmy White 1984

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2PM on BBC2: Steve Davis v Dennis Taylor 1985

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THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2PM on BBC2: Steve Davis v Joe Johnson 1986

FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2PM on BBC2 HD: Jimmy White v Stephen Hendry 1988

FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2PM on BBC2: Stephen Hendry v Jimmy White 1992

The BBC is also screening other memorable sporting moments, including highlights from the London 2012 Olympics and Euro ‘96 to keep sports fans happy during the pandemic.

The Betfred World Championship should have run from April 18 to May 4 but has been postponed, potentially until July or August this year.

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