So only two more centuries are needed to make it a record for the tournament. Murphy's 106 is the 82nd break of at least 100 in the 2015 competition. An incredibly high standard.

Fortune is on Shaun Murphy's side as he tries to sink a red, it misses rolls along the cushion and goes in the opposite pocket. A great trick-shot. If he meant it, which he didn't.

A hand of apology to Stuart Bingham, who can only shake his head in frustration. That helps Murphy make a break of 106, his first century of the final.

John Metcalfe: Has Shaun Murphy had an accident with a tub of black paint? His white shoes are ruined (see 19:24).

Harsh, John. But very funny.

This second session is starting like the first one did - with Murphy on top.

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BBC Radio 6 music on Twitter:, external Here's Steve Davis teaching Jarvis Cocker some top snooker tips. Look at that face of concentration!

Steve joined Jarvis for his radio show earlier today. You can listen to the programme here.

Julian Purchase: This is already a gripping final, both players hitting some sublime shots. Too close to call.

Ade: Murphy and Bingham both amazing. BBC snooker coverage makes a superb bank holiday.

Thomas Frost: That frame was a right steal by Shaun. Poor from Stuart but great clearance by Murphy.

Shaun Murphy has his dancing shoes on. And he has every reason to show us some moves after the ninth frame, the first one of the evening session. A break of 57 put Bingham in control, but Murphy's run of 74 seals the frame and moves him back ahead.

Shaun Murphy walked out into the Crucible to some 70s disco stuff (Disco Inferno by the Trammps for those interested). And he certainly has his best clubbing gear on.

Check out these shoes. They definitely should not have made it out of the 70s.

Well, Bingham had made a good start. The handbreak is applied to his break after scoring 57. He misses a red and can't believe it.

A fan has made commentator Willie Thorne's day by wearing this T-shirt. I'm sure it seemed a good idea at the time.

On the table, Bingham makes a good start to the session.

Shaun Murphy opts for some cheesy 70s disco rubbish to enter the arena. But it gets the crowd applauding along. Right, down to business. Here we go.

A bit of Eminem blares out of the speakers to welcome Stuart Bingham into the arena.

"You have one shot, one opportunity," goes the song. Can Bingham take full advantage of that opportunity. Nervous? He still has time to pull some funny faces.

The fans are in. "It is the spiritual home of snooker," says Rob Walker and the players are about to be announced to the crowd.

Shaun Murphy already has his name on the Crucible wall of champions after his 2005 success. Will his name be replacing that question mark next to 2015?

So we have nine frames tonight, with a potential 18 more over two sessions tomorrow. Remember, the first man to 18 is the champion.

And we're back live on BBC Two. Press the play button at the top of this page, get comfortable, relax and enjoy. And occasionally send us your thoughts.

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It is currently 4-4 at the Crucible. Who will take a lead going into the second day?

Carl Oluwole: Roast dinner and a lovely evening of snooker. That's what Sundays are all about.

Shaun Kingston: Bingham looks determined to win this final.

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"This is the view from the commentary booth for the final, where Stuart Bingham has made an excellent recovery to go 4-4 having lost the first three frames.

"The general consensus ahead of the match was that 'Ballrun' would struggle to continue his impressive form after seeing off Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump, but having stayed in touch after the first session, there is a growing feeling that he may even win it. What a story that would be."

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Feeling refreshed? Good. Let's go again. Welcome back and thanks for joining us for the second session of the 2015 World Snooker Championship final.

So what a first session. Time to take a breather then. We will be back up and running at 18:45 BST for all the action in the second session. Back soon.