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The theatre of snooker dreams - the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield stages the world championship

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Action is split between two tables in the opening rounds of the tournament

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Spot the cheat: Jeffrey Archer's on the left, and will only see Steve Davis this year from a prison TV

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The bare cheek of some snooker fans - this Sven-streaker paraded in honour of the England football manager

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The biggest prize in snooker: The winner will collect the trophy and a cheque for �270,000

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There's nothing like a snooker show-off - Ronnie O'Sullivan tries to keep a lid on things