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How snooker halls became Ronnie O'Sullivan's "creche" from a young age
27 August 2026
Available for 28 days
The World Snooker Champion Ronnie O'Sullivan was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2023.
He remembers being dropped off unaccompanied at snooker halls across East London by his father as a young boy and learning to play grown men at adult tables - and beating them.
You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.
