How snooker halls became Ronnie O'Sullivan's "creche" from a young age
Desert Island Discs · Sep 24, 2026 · 2:59
Desert Island Discs · Sep 24, 2026 · 2:59
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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.
