What a steal from Shaun Murphy. He was 55-0 behind and an excellent clearance of 75 sees him take the frame. Is that the turning point?

This is going to hurt Stuart Bingham, he was 55-0 ahead. Murphy down to the colours, all on their spots.

Well, there won't be any tears from Bingham just yet. He is 55-0 up and should seal the frame in this visit, but a miss on the red leaves the door slightly ajar for Shaun Murphy.

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World number 45 Mike Dunn on Twitter:, external If Stuart Bingham wins this it will be the most emotional winner since Pat Cash won Wimbledon.

Bingham gets a bit lucky after missing one, but leaving nothing on. He then gets back to the table and this is looking like 16-12.

Steve Davis
Six-time world champion and BBC Sport expert

"Stuart Bingham walked out tonight as the favourite with that lead he had, so that break was so important to maintain his distance from Shaun.

"I don't think he'd be thinking about the winning line now but if he wins another frame, he's thinking 'I'm only one frame away.' There is that level of pressure that builds up. It's just about getting to the winning line and staying in the present."

Two-time World Championship runner-up Ali Carter on Twitter:, external "Anything half missable, the ballrun (Bingham) is just stroking it in. All credit. Really, really impressed with Stuart's composure."

John Parrott
1991 world champion and BBC Sport expert

"That was the best break of the match by a mile. The balls are awkward, the black is on the brown spot and he keeps chipping away. The cue ball was in three different postcodes and he cleans up. Sensational.

"It sends the message right back to Murphy that Bingham is here to play and he will have to be very good to beat him."

Tremendous effort from Bingham. His break, with the black out of commission for most of it, included two yellows, three greens, eight blues and ends on 102. What a performance.

He needs three more frames for the title.

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As well as this gripping final, there is also a game of football taking place in the Premier League between Hull and Arsenal at the KC Stadium.

Arsenal are currently third and chasing down second-placed Manchester City, while Hull could dearly do with the points to put further space between themselves and the bottom three.

We have a dedicated live text commentary on that very game tonight, which you can follow via our football pages. The game gets under way in about 10 minutes.

Stuart Bingham is having to work hard in this break, but he is up to 56. And still going.

Mohsin Munshi: My five-year-old daughter watching the snooker with me this year for the first time and is now a massive Bingham fan.

Daz: Think the snooker fans, unless in Murphy's camp, will be roaring Stuart Bingham on tonight to win.

Gary Huddless: Bingham just keeps on potting. Heroic effort from a thoroughly likeable everyman.

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One man who knows a thing or two about winning big showdowns is IBF World Welterweight champion Kell Brook.

The 29-year-old, who hails from the home of the Crucible, Sheffield, looks to have settled in to watch this final to the conclusion. He has asked, via Twitter: "who's everyone picking to win this final?"

Why don't you send us your views on the way this is going to pan out down the final, dramatic stretch? You can get involved via #bbcsnooker.

Early stages of frame 27. Stuart Bingham leads 33-6.

Stuart Bingham started off the tournament as a 50-1 chance to win the title. There may well be some people holding betting slips getting very excited later on. When he won the title 10 years ago, Shaun Murphy started the competition priced at 150-1.

Luke Taylor: Didn't (referee) Olivier Marteel use to sing for REM?

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There will definitely be some (shiny) happy people if Stuart Bingham wins this one.

Apologies, everyone.

Is a fightback on from Shaun Murphy? The Crucible has seen some fantastic drama. Here are some the best fightbacks at the famous Sheffield venue.

Steve Davis v Dennis Taylor (1985) - They started the final session with Davis leading 15-12, but Taylor won the title 18-17, on the final black ball.

Stephen Hendry v Jimmy White (1992) - Hendry was 14-10 down, but won eight frames in a row, including three century breaks to win 18-14.

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Ray Reardon v Alex Higgins (1982) - Higgins was 13-12 up going into the final session, the scores were level at 15-15 after Reardon won three consecutive frames, before Higgins won the last three to seal the match 18-15.

And almost a fight back..

Peter Ebdon v Graeme Dott (2006) - Ebdon was trailing 15-7 and fought back to 15-13, although he still ended up losing 18-14.

Steve Davis
Six-time world champion and BBC Sport expert

"I think the players, when they reach this standard and place in the tournament they get more accurate.

"Neither player wants to get bogged down in safety play and are taking on shots they wouldn't ordinarily do. Shaun Murphy had a bombardment of breaks in the second session but didn't close it out. It will reach a crescendo for certain."

It took a while, but Shaun Murphy gets the points he needs to take the opening frame of the last session.

Bingham, needing two snookers, opts to play on. It is 66-6 to Murphy, with only three reds on the table, one of them almost on the side cushion. This frame is going to take some rescuing.