Originally Posted by Darren Lethem:
“Watching the Crucible Classic from overnight, Steve Davis v Tony Knowles. Couple of interesting points. There was a female commentator with Jack Karnham for a few frames. The game wasn't finished on Day 1. 9 frames on the Saturday and the final ones on Sunday.”
“Watching the Crucible Classic from overnight, Steve Davis v Tony Knowles. Couple of interesting points. There was a female commentator with Jack Karnham for a few frames. The game wasn't finished on Day 1. 9 frames on the Saturday and the final ones on Sunday.”
Thanks to BBC Genome I have found out it was Vera Selby, the first female world champion. Still going strong today too apparently. I honestly don't recall a female commentator when watching the snooker in the early 80s. Anybody else ?



