Murphy nearly gifts Bingham a chance with one of the first shots of the frame. He goes for power, misses and then watches the red roll up the table and into the pocket.

Andy Snowden: This #bbcsnooker vibe is throughout the house.

Andy, you have far too much time on your hands.

Steve Davis
Six-time world champion and BBC Sport expert

"I think Stuart regained his composure because of that tactical frame at 15-15 and the break he made was very assured after that.

"It took the heat out of the situation, but it will be back on again now as he can see the winning line."

The biggest 20 minutes of Stuart Bingham's snooker career are coming up.

John Parrott
1991 world champion and BBC Sport expert

"You can't put the importance on that frame that took 64 minutes. Winning that was such a boost for Bingham.

"That was a great break he made in that last frame and just holding yourself together in these circumstances is a difficult thing to do."

This is the frame to Bingham. He is on the verge of greatness. One more Stuart, one more.

We're still going by the way in the 32nd frame. Bingham is 63 ahead, but there are still 67 points left on the table.

Carwyn Bowen: Can't take your eyes off this match for an instant.

Michael John: Blimey, this is as intense a thriller as you're going to get at The Crucible.

Imogen Ward: This is too much for me and my heavily pregnant state.

Sarah Baxter: This might be an all-nighter but I'm loving every minute. Amazing match.

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If winning the world title isn't enough pressure, there is £300,000 for the winner of the match - £175,000 more than the runner-up will get.

Shaun Murphy leaves a red over the pocket and Bingham is set to move to within one of the title.

Shamoon Hafez
BBC Sport at the Crucible Theatre

"Pressure everywhere. A table just collapsed in the press room, leaving a photographer sprawling to save their laptop and camera.

"Two fellow journalists ran across to give them a hand, but thankfully, no damage was done. It's getting late!"

Stuart Bingham misses a frame-winning red. Murphy, 59-0 behind, then misses a shot at the red.

World number 33 Mark King on Twitter:, external "I think Bingham has shown awesome character here, whatever Murphy has thrown Bingham has thrown harder."

This frame is Bingham's for the taking. The break cranks up to 40 and his lead is 44 points.

Michael Owen, former England striker:, external "Snooker may not be as popular as it once was but the drama of The World Championship Final is hard to beat."

"Get in" shouts someone in the crowd as Bingham sinks a long red and then the brown ball. The reds are everywhere. This could be another one for the man from Essex.

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Martina Navratilova, nine-time Wimbledon champion:, external "This frame was the equivalent of a 18:16 set or something like that…wow"

JP Magner: Never mind fingernails, I've no fingers left. Come on Stuart. What an epic match.

Mike White: 64 minutes to complete that frame but I enjoyed every second of it. Gripping, nerve-jangling sport at its best.

Jake Spall: Can't believe this final. Tense match but a true masterclass from both players, it's so hard to call it they both deserve it now.

Alan McWhan: Every so often, a match comes along that really reminds you why you love snooker. This is one of those games.

Jon Holloway: Possibly one of the best frames of snooker I've ever seen, and I was watching in 1985 too.

Dennis Taylor
1985 world champion and BBC Sport expert

"Quite an amazing frame. 64 minutes of high-powered tension for both players. The adrenaline keeps you going. Bingham, after losing three frames in a row, badly needed that. He will be delighted."

It is over. Well, that frame is. Not the match. One hour, four minutes of tension, drama, misses, snookers and more misses. Bingham inches closer. He needs two more.