2002: Paul Hunter

Paul Hunter shows his 2001 success was no fluke with another comeback to defeat Mark Williams 10-9

2001: Paul Hunter

Paul Hunter defeats Fergal O'Brien 10-9 with a fantastic final-session comeback

2000: Matthew Stevens

Matthew Stevens becomes the seventh different winner in seven years as he beats Ken Doherty 10-8

1999: John Higgins

John Higgins takes his first B&H title with a 10-8 win over Ireland's Ken Doherty

1998: Mark Williams

Mark Williams edges out Stephen Hendry 10-9 with a thrilling victory on a respotted black

1997: Steve Davis MBE

Steve Davis shows he is still a force to be reckoned with as he keeps Ronnie O'Sullivan at bay with a 10-8 win

1996: Stephen Hendry

Stephen Hendry takes his sixth title with a comfortable 10-5 victory over Ronnie O'Sullivan

1995: Ronnie O'Sullivan

Ronnie O'Sullivan confirms his brilliant talent as he destroys John Higgins 9-3

1994: Alan McManus

Alan McManus ends Stephen Hendry's five-year reign with a 9-8 win against the world number one