Episode
The 1985 Black Ball Final: Carnage at The Crucible
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- Sport Is History
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- Apr 30, 2026
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- 2587
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Summary
On one Sunday night back in April 1985, 18 million people tuned-in to watch two men in bow ties try and pot a snooker ball in a theatre in Sheffield. Steve Davis vs Dennis Taylor was a game that had it all, some might say on paper the final was a mismatch but what occurred was in fact a night of surprise and a finish that has resonated down the ages. Mark and Marcus look back fondly on the rise of snooker during the 1980s in the UK, they highlight some of the outlandish characters that built the game as well as unearth their own memories covering the sport. Every week, Mark Pougatch and Marcus Buckland unpack unbelievable stories from the world of sporting history. Tik Tok Instagram YouTube Produced by Spiritland Creative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices