The 2005 World Championship is the climax to the snooker season and the BBCis at the Crucible to bring you unrivalled coverage.

Presenters Hazel Irvine and Ray Stubbs are joined by experts John Parrott and Steve Davis in the studio.

As ever, the team of Clive Everton, Dennis Taylor, John Virgo, Willie Thorne, Neal Foulds and Terry Griffiths provide match commentary.

Once again, digital viewers and UK users of the BBC Sport website have live access to the action and be able to choose which table they would prefer to watch up to the semi-final stage.

The website also brings you reports and features from the Crucible and watch out for our special competition where you can have the chance to win tickets to the World Championship.

A dedicated Ceefax section on p490 will boast up-to-date latest scores, match reports, quotes and news from Sheffield, while regular updates will be coming through on the airwaves thanks to the BBC Radio Five Live team.

BBC TV schedule
Programme listings are subject to change
(All times BST)

Sunday 1 May
BBC Two
1450-1730, 2000-2230

Monday 2 May
BBC Two
1430-1730, 1900-2200