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"2010 World Professional English Billiards Championship"
A rare chance to see some of the best players of the modern era.
Recorded at the Northern Snooker Centre in Leeds.
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The Final - Mike Russell v Dhruv Sitwala
Commentary from Roxton Chapman and Martin Goodwill.
2 Discs. 5 Hours Format: PAL Widescreen. (All Regions)
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9 times World Professional Billiards Champion and currrent IBSF World Billiards Champion Mike Russell looks to regain the crown he lost in the 2009 final to Pankaj Advani from India, while Dhruv Sitwala attempts to maintain Indian ownership of the title with his first appearance in the final. Russell is hot favourite coming into the event following his victories in the 2010 IBSF short and timed format World Billiards Championship in Pune, India. The entire 5-hour final is contained in this 2-disc set.
Available from amazon.co.uk only.
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The Semi-Final - Mike Russell v Dave Causier
2 Discs. 242 minutes. (PAL Region 2) Released 2010.
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The second semi-final from the 2010 World Professional Billiards Championship, between Mike Russell and Dave Causier. The four-hour match contains two breaks of over 300, one of over 200 and four other centuries.
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Featured Breaks"
2 Discs. PAL Widescreen. 163 minutes. (All Regions)
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Nine great breaks on two DVDs, demonstrating the many and varied skills required in the game of English Billiards. These breaks have been selected from matches at various stages throughout the 2010 World Professional Championship: Mike Russell - 589, Dave Causier - 340, Devendra Joshi -207, Sourav Kothari - 206, Martin Goodwill - 184, Pankaj Advani - 172, Siddarth Parikh - 163, Peter Gilchrist - 117, Phil Mumford - 102.
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"Understanding Modern Snooker" Jack Karnehm.
Running Time 140 mins. Released 2010 (PAL Region 2)
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Over 2 hours instruction from the sadly missed former World Amateur Billiards Champion. If you remember his television commentary you'll appreciate that his knowledge and love of the game was unsurpassed.
Covers all the basic skills of standing, cueing and striking as well as the geography of the table and knowledge of angles, break-building and tactics. Plus: A fascinating film on the making of a table, a special section for Billiards players, and a wealth of tips on overcoming tension, bad habits and becoming a perfectionist.
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Available from Amazon.co.uk only.
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DVD
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"The Hurricane's Last Hurrah"
Higgins v Hendry Irish Masters Final 1989
152 minutes. (PAL Region 2) Released 2010.
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A celebration of the last professional triumph of Alex Higgins. The then 20 year old Stephen Hendry led for most of the match, but the 40 year old Higgins doggedly clawed his way back to win in the final frame.
Available in the U.K. from Amazon.co.uk
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"Alan McManus & Jimmy White's Absolute Snooker"
Alan McManus & Jimmy White. 65 minutes. (PAL Region 2)
Released 17th November 2008.
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The first coaching DVD from Alan McManus and Jimmy White giving
their professional tips and secrets. Practise the shot-making skills
and exercises that Alan and Jimmy demonstrate to help improve
your game. Also shows Jimmy making a 155
break (low-res preview available on YouTube).
Available in the U.K. from Amazon.co.uk
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"Jimmy White - The One & Only"
Jimmy White. 113 minutes. (PAL Region 2)
Released 21 July 2008.
Rating: 18 - Contains extreme bad language !
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A year in the life of Jimmy White. Share his triumphs, his losses, and his
passion for the Game. In depth, controversial, & uncut - a raw look at
the highs and lows of the most popular player snooker has ever seen.
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Available in the U.K. from Amazon.co.uk
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DVD
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"The Greatest Snooker Final of All Time"
Steve Davis and Dennis Taylor.
60 minutes. Released 2006. (PAL Region 2)
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The 1985 Snooker World Championship final remains one of the
most enthralling sporting contests of modern times. Steve Davis
and Dennis Taylor talk us through the entire final frame, with the
drama and tension building up to the amazing finale.
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Available in the U.K. from Amazon.co.uk
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DVD
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"Snooker Superstars - The Matchroom Series Volume 1"
Running Time: 160 minutes. Released 2005. (PAL Region 2)
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Steve Davis, Jimmy White, Dennis Taylor, and Willie Thorne. Featuring interviews
that give a unique and personal view of the game. Includes footage of some of
the most memorable frames ever played, trickshots, and analysis from the players
on snooker and how they live their lives away from the table.
Available in the U.K. from Amazon.co.uk
"Snooker Superstars - The Matchroom Series Volume 2"
Running Time: 180 minutes. Released 2006. (PAL Region 2)
Interviews and footage from snooker legends Terry Griffiths, Tony Meo
and Neal Foulds.
Available in the U.K. from Amazon.co.uk
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"Ronnie O'Sullivan - Ronnie's Snooker Hotshots"
Introduced and narrated by Ronnie O'Sullivan.
Main Feature 62 minutes. Extras 66 minutes. Released 2004.
(PAL Region 2)
Ronnie presents action from some of the most memorable moments
of snooker history. Includes complete footage of 147 breaks by Steve
Davis, Cliff Thorburn, Kirk Stevens, Jimmy White, Stephen Hendry, and
Ronnie himself. Concludes with Ronnie's view of the ten best players of
all time.
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Available in the U.K. from Amazon.co.uk
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"The History of Snooker"
Introduced by Steve Davis OBE and narrated by Clive Everton.
Running Time 160 mins. Released March 14 2005. (PAL Region 2)
Previously released as "The Story of Snooker" (see below)
Available in the U.K. from Amazon.co.uk
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Book & DVD
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"The Hustler" Paul Newman.
Running Time 129 mins. Released 2005.
"An arrogant, amoral hustler who haunts backstreet pool rooms
gets a fleeting chance at fame when he faces the legendary
Minnesota Fats in a personal competition. However, when he
starts a real relationship with a young woman, he is faced with an
extremely difficult situation..."
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Also available in the U.K. from Amazon.co.uk as Video or DVD only,
and in the U.S.A. from Amazon.com also as Video or DVD only.
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