Mark Selby produces 'one of the breaks of the tournament' as he cruises past Zhang Anda.

Mark Selby produces 'one of the breaks of the tournament' on his way to a 6-1 win over Zhang Anda at the UK Championships. Mark Selby produces 'one of the breaks of the tournament' as he cruises past Zhang Anda.

Ronnie O'Sullivan: Current snooker tour produces players who 'can't play'

Ronnie O'Sullivan claims the top players deserve special treatment if the game of snooker is to flourish. Ronnie O'Sullivan: Current snooker tour produces players who 'can't play'

Five great shots as Ronnie O'Sullivan continues his fine form at the UK Championship.

Five great shots as Ronnie O'Sullivan continues his fine form at the UK Championship, seeing off Matthew Stevens 6-2 to book his place in the last 8. Five great shots as Ronnie O'Sullivan continues his fine form at the UK Championship.

UK Championship 2016: Shaun Murphy says new balls were key to win over Zhou Yuelong

Shaun Murphy says a change of balls was behind his 6-2 win over China's Zhou Yuelong in the last 16 of the UK Championship. UK Championship 2016: Shaun Murphy says new balls were key to win over Zhou Yuelong

UK Championship 2016: O'Sullivan breezes into fourth round

Five-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan makes light work of beating 2003 winner Matthew Stevens 6-2 to reach the UK Championship quarter-finals. UK Championship 2016: O'Sullivan breezes into fourth round

UK Championship 2016: Ryan Day pots white to lose decider to Mark Allen

Welshman Ryan Day pots the cue ball to lose the deciding frame of his third round match 6-5 to Mark Allen at the UK Championship in York. UK Championship 2016: Ryan Day pots white to lose decider to Mark Allen

Watch: Jamie Jones condemns Ding Junhui to an early exit at the UK Championship.

Five of the best shots from Jamie Jones as he condemns Ding Junhui to an early exit at the UK Championship. Watch: Jamie Jones condemns Ding Junhui to an early exit at the UK Championship.

UK Championship 2016: Mark Williams beats Ricky Walden in thriller

Two-time former champion Mark Williams wins three straight frames to beat Ricky Walden and reach the last 16 of the UK Championship. UK Championship 2016: Mark Williams beats Ricky Walden in thriller

UK Championship 2016: Dominic Dale hits great shots in defeat to Shaun Murphy

Dominic Dale makes some brilliant pots and almost achieves a great comeback to force a deciding frame against Shaun Murphy in the UK Championship. UK Championship 2016: Dominic Dale hits great shots in defeat to Shaun Murphy

UK Championship 2016: Dominic Dale misses easy red against Shaun Murphy

Dominic Dale misses a shot that was "harder to keep out" during his third-round match against Shaun Murphy at the UK Championship. UK Championship 2016: Dominic Dale misses easy red against Shaun Murphy

Ronnie O'Sullivan is wrong to call snooker a car boot sale, says Barry Hearn

Snooker is in a better state than ever despite Ronnie O'Sullivan calling it a "car boot sale", World Snooker's Barry Hearn says. Ronnie O'Sullivan is wrong to call snooker a car boot sale, says Barry Hearn

UK Championship: Five superb shots as Fu overcomes Mei

Watch five of the best shots and the deciding moments as Marco Fu overcomes a tricky tie with Mei Xiwen in the third round of the UK Championships. UK Championship: Five superb shots as Fu overcomes Mei

UK Championship 2016: David Gilbert says luck helped him beat Ali Carter

David Gilbert says he was lucky to recover from a "useless" start to beat Ali Carter in the third round of the UK Championship. UK Championship 2016: David Gilbert says luck helped him beat Ali Carter

UK Championship: Five of the best shots as John Higgins beats Ben Woollaston

Watch five of the best shots as John Higgins crusies through to the third round of the UK Championships with a 6-2 win over Ben Woollaston. UK Championship: Five of the best shots as John Higgins beats Ben Woollaston

Snooker like a car boot sale - O'Sullivan

Ronnie O'Sullivan says snooker is a "car boot sale" while other sports are like shopping at luxury department stores. Snooker like a car boot sale - O'Sullivan

UK Championship 2016: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Michael Georgiou 6-1

Ronnie O'Sullivan plays a brilliant left-handed shot on his way to beating Michael Georgiou 6-1 in the third round of the UK Championship. UK Championship 2016: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Michael Georgiou 6-1

UK Championship 2016: Ronnie O'Sullivan powers on at UK Championship

Ronnie O'Sullivan loses his first frame at this year's UK Championship, but still cruises into the fourth round. UK Championship 2016: Ronnie O'Sullivan powers on at UK Championship

UK Championship 2016: Jimmy Robertson finds Mark Davis match 'difficult'

Jimmy Robertson says facing close friend Mark Davis was not ideal after reaching the third round of the UK Championship. UK Championship 2016: Jimmy Robertson finds Mark Davis match 'difficult'

UK Championship 2016: Joe Perry 'dragged Xiao Guodong down'

Joe Perry says he is only still in the UK Championship because he dragged Xiao Guodong down to his own poor standard. UK Championship 2016: Joe Perry 'dragged Xiao Guodong down'

UK Championship 2016: Ryan Day hails Welsh progress in York

Ryan Day says Welsh players are "punching above their weight" at the UK Championship in York, with five through to the third round. UK Championship 2016: Ryan Day hails Welsh progress in York

UK Championship 2016: Steve Davis gives Ronnie O'Sullivan a lift

Steve Davis gives Ronnie O'Sullivan a lift in his 'taxi' at the 2016 UK Snooker Championship. UK Championship 2016: Steve Davis gives Ronnie O'Sullivan a lift

UK Championship 2016: Peter Lines supporting son Oliver in York

Peter Lines says his own shock run at the UK Championship is a "bonus" and he would rather see his son Oliver progress. UK Championship 2016: Peter Lines supporting son Oliver in York

UK Championship 2016: Oliver and Peter Lines causing upsets

Meet Peter and Oliver Lines, the father and son causing upsets at the UK Championship, where they have knocked out two of the world's top 10 players. UK Championship 2016: Oliver and Peter Lines causing upsets

UK Championship 2016: Mark Allen hits maximum 147 in York

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen hits his first career maximum 147 break at the UK Championship in York on Sunday. UK Championship 2016: Mark Allen hits maximum 147 in York

UK Championship 2016: Mark Allen hits first career 147

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen hits his first career maximum 147 break at the UK Championship in York. UK Championship 2016: Mark Allen hits first career 147

Ronnie O'Sullivan claims he is now more a snooker pundit than a player

Ronnie O'Sullivan says he is "blagging it" as a snooker player - because he would rather enjoy life than spend hours practising. Ronnie O'Sullivan claims he is now more a snooker pundit than a player

UK Championship 2016: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Rhys Clark 6-0

Watch the best five shots as Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Scotland's Rhys Clark 6-0 in the second round of the 2016 UK Championship. UK Championship 2016: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Rhys Clark 6-0

UK Championship 2016: Ronnie O'Sullivan pots two flukes

Ronnie O'Sullivan pots two flukes in quick succession against Scotland's Rhys Clark at the 2016 UK Championship. UK Championship 2016: Ronnie O'Sullivan pots two flukes

UK Championship 2016: Ronnie O'Sullivan eases through in York

Five-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Scotland's Rhys Clark 6-0 to reach the third round of the UK Championship. UK Championship 2016: Ronnie O'Sullivan eases through in York

UK Championship 2016: Stuart Bingham loses to Yu Delu - best shots

Watch five of the best shots from Stuart Bingham's shock defeat by Yu Delu in the second round of the UK Snooker Championships - which saw the world number two go out despite delivering some of the most eye-catching pots. UK Championship 2016: Stuart Bingham loses to Yu Delu - best shots

UK Snooker Championships 2016: Mark Selby overcomes resilient Daniel Wells

Watch five of the best shots from Mark Selby's hard-fought 6-4 win over Daniel Wells in the second round of the UK Snooker Championships 2016. UK Snooker Championships 2016: Mark Selby overcomes resilient Daniel Wells

UK Championship 2016: Champion Mark Selby beats world number 68 Daniel Wells

World champion Mark Selby sees off world number 68 Daniel Wells 6-4 to reach the last 32 at the UK Championship. UK Championship 2016: Champion Mark Selby beats world number 68 Daniel Wells

UK Championship 2016: Jamie Curtis-Barrett keen to succeed after tournament 'buzz'

Jamie Curtis-Barrett says the "incredible buzz" of playing in the UK Championship has made him even more determined to succeed as a professional. UK Championship 2016: Jamie Curtis-Barrett keen to succeed after tournament 'buzz'

UK Championship 2016: John Higgins feared 'journeyman' status

A first-round World Championship loss in 2014 left John Higgins fearing his career was drifting into relative mediocrity. UK Championship 2016: John Higgins feared 'journeyman' status

UK Championship 2016: Mark King talks about gambling addiction and recovery

Mark King tells BBC Sport how gambling addiction almost destroyed his marriage and career, and talks about his ongoing recovery. UK Championship 2016: Mark King talks about gambling addiction and recovery

UK Championship 2016: James Cahill considers future in snooker after exit

James Cahill says he may give up snooker following his 6-1 loss to Matthew Stevens in the UK Championship first round. UK Championship 2016: James Cahill considers future in snooker after exit

Watch: Ronnie at 17 - A legend in the making

Having turned professional just a year earlier, Ronnie O'Sullivan won his first major ranking title in the 1993 UK Championships. Watch: Ronnie at 17 - A legend in the making

UK Championship: Mark Selby says indecision cost him chance of 147 break

World Champion Mark Selby says indecision cost him a 147-break in his first-round UK Championship win over Andy Hicks. UK Championship: Mark Selby says indecision cost him chance of 147 break

UK Championship 2016: David Grace knocked out by China's Zhao Xintong

David Grace is unable to repeat his 2015 UK Championship heroics as he suffers a 6-2 first-round defeat by China's Zhao Xintong. UK Championship 2016: David Grace knocked out by China's Zhao Xintong

UK Championship 2016: Mark Williams beats Jason Weston in first round

Former champion Mark Williams says he "struggled from start to finish" despite beating Jason Weston 6-1 to reach round two of the UK Championship. UK Championship 2016: Mark Williams beats Jason Weston in first round

Watch: UK Snooker Championships - an animated history

BBC Sport looks back on the history of the UK Championships through its Blackpool beginnings, Steve Davis's domination and the start of Ronnie O'Sullivan's glittering career. Watch: UK Snooker Championships - an animated history

Ben Wollaston: Leicester potter progresses at UK Championships after length match

Ben Woollaston says he does not care how long it took to come through his first-round match in the UK Championship. Ben Wollaston: Leicester potter progresses at UK Championships after length match

Robert Milkins ready to 'take-off' after UK Championship win over Hamza Akbar

Robert Milkins feels his form is about to "take off" after ending a seven-match losing streak. Robert Milkins ready to 'take-off' after UK Championship win over Hamza Akbar

UK Championship: Mark King knocked out of first round after forgetting cue

Mark King forgets his cue, is docked a frame and is knocked out of the UK Championship in York in a shock defeat by Sam Craigie. UK Championship: Mark King knocked out of first round after forgetting cue

UK Championship: Higgins and Wenbo through to second round

Three-time champion John Higgins and 2015 runner-up Liang Wenbo both make the second round of the UK Championship. UK Championship: Higgins and Wenbo through to second round

UK Championship 2016: Mitchell Mann's win over Kyren Wilson a 'massive relief'

Mitchell Mann says his UK Championship first-round win over world number 13 Kyren Wilson was a "massive relief". UK Championship 2016: Mitchell Mann's win over Kyren Wilson a 'massive relief'

No atmosphere in UK Championship first round - Trump

Bristol's Judd Trump says the first round of the UK Championship is "not really enjoyable" before the televised stage starts on Saturday. No atmosphere in UK Championship first round - Trump

UK Championship: Sam Baird was 'desperate' to reach round two

Sam Baird says he was "desperate" to end his run of early UK Championship exits after seeing off Sean O'Sullivan 6-2. UK Championship: Sam Baird was 'desperate' to reach round two

Watch: How has snooker nutrition has changed in 30 years

From pint-drinking Bill Werbeniuk to vegan Neil Robertson, BBC Sport looks at how snooker nutrition has changed in the past 30 years. Watch: How has snooker nutrition has changed in 30 years

UK Championship 2016: Ding Junhui survives first-round scare at York Barbican

China's Ding Junhui survives a first-round scare to beat Brazilian outsider Igor Figueiredo in the first round of the UK Championship. UK Championship 2016: Ding Junhui survives first-round scare at York Barbican

Rory McLeod: World Snooker 'doing nothing' to attract black players

Snooker's only black professional, Rory McLeod, says the sport's governing body is "not doing anything" to attract more black players to the sport. Rory McLeod: World Snooker 'doing nothing' to attract black players

UK Championship 2016: Jamie Curtis-Barrett inspired by wife's cancer fight

How the tragic loss of his wife to breast cancer inspired UK Championship debutant Jamie Curtis-Barrett. UK Championship 2016: Jamie Curtis-Barrett inspired by wife's cancer fight

Northern Ireland Open: Barry Hawkins leads Mark King 5-3 in all-English final

Barry Hawkins leads fellow Englishman Mark King 5-3 after the first session of the Northern Ireland Open final. Northern Ireland Open: Barry Hawkins leads Mark King 5-3 in all-English final

Northern Ireland Open: Mark King beats Kyren Wilson to earn place in final

Mark King will aim for his first ranking title in Sunday's Northern Ireland Open final after ending Kyren Wilson's run. Northern Ireland Open: Mark King beats Kyren Wilson to earn place in final

Northern Ireland Open: Wilson and Hawkins make Belfast semis

Kyren Wilson and Barry Hawkins secure quarter-final victories in the Northern Ireland Open on Friday. Northern Ireland Open: Wilson and Hawkins make Belfast semis

Northern Ireland Open: O'Sullivan knocked out by Wilson as Williams beats Higgins

Kyren Wilson holds nerve to beat Ronnie O'Sullivan in the last 16 at the Northern Ireland Open as John Higgins exits. Northern Ireland Open: O'Sullivan knocked out by Wilson as Williams beats Higgins

UK Snooker Championship: How to watch on the BBC

How to follow live coverage of the 2016 UK Snooker Championship across BBC TV, the BBC Sport website and mobile app. UK Snooker Championship: How to watch on the BBC

UK Championship 2016: Schedule

First-round schedule for the 2016 UK Championship at the Barbican in York. UK Championship 2016: Schedule

Running helping snooker star Ronnie O'Sullivan 'create my own happiness'

Snooker star Ronnie O'Sullivan says running helps him manage his emotions - and has been out with local athletes while playing in Belfast this week. Running helping snooker star Ronnie O'Sullivan 'create my own happiness'

John Higgins makes maximum 147 at NI Open

John Higgins scores a maximum 147 in the final frame of his 4-1 second-round win over Sam Craigie at the Northern Ireland Open. John Higgins makes maximum 147 at NI Open

Northern Ireland Open: Controversy mars Allen win over Joyce

Mark Allen accused Mark Joyce of trying to distract him during his 4-1 first-round win at the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast. Northern Ireland Open: Controversy mars Allen win over Joyce

Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins through at Northern Ireland Open

Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins have easy first-round wins at the inaugural Northern Ireland Open in Belfast. Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins through at Northern Ireland Open

Champion of Champions final: John Higgins beats Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-7

John Higgins wins his second title in successive weeks, beating Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-7 in the Champion of Champions final. Champion of Champions final: John Higgins beats Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-7

Champion of Champions: Mark Allen crushed by Ronnie O'Sullivan

Ronnie O'Sullivan compiles three century breaks to crush Mark Allen 6-2 in the semi-finals of the Champion of Champions event in Coventry. Champion of Champions: Mark Allen crushed by Ronnie O'Sullivan

China Championship: John Higgins beats Stuart Bingham in final

John Higgins reels off three centuries to beat Stuart Bingham 10-7 in the final of the China Championship in Guangzhou. China Championship: John Higgins beats Stuart Bingham in final

Higgins beats Allen in China semi-final

Mark Allen is out of the China Championship after suffering a 9-3 semi-final defeat against John Higgins in Guangzhou. Higgins beats Allen in China semi-final

China Championship: Allen clinches final-frame win over Selby

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen holds his nerve to beat world number one Mark Selby 6-5 in the China Championship quarter-finals. China Championship: Allen clinches final-frame win over Selby