How they compare...published at 14:12 British Summer Time 6 May 2018
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First-day score: John Higgins (Sco) 7-10 Mark Williams (Wal)
Williams wins last three frames at the Crucible
Final best of 35 frames - 18 to play on Monday
Higgins seeking fifth world title and Williams his third
How they compare...published at 14:12 British Summer Time 6 May 2018
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John Higgins, 42, or Mark Williams, 43, will be the oldest winner since Welshman Ray Reardon, who was 45 when he triumphed in 1978.
Both players are part of snooker's 'class of '92' - turning professional that year along with five-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan.
Watch nowpublished at 14:08 British Summer Time 6 May 2018
BBC TwoWe are live on BBC Two. Join Hazel Irvine and the rest of the team by pressing the play button at the top to watch along.
Thanks for joining uspublished at 14:03 British Summer Time 6 May 2018
Hello and welcome along to the final of the World Snooker Championship.
I'm Michael Emons and I will be guiding you through all the action over the next two days as two of the game's legends go head-to-head in the final.
Just like 20 years ago?published at 13:57 British Summer Time 6 May 2018
In 1998, a fresh-faced 22-year-old Scot became the world snooker champion for the first time, just after a 23-year-old Welshman had lost in the semi-finals.
Image source, .Twenty years later and John Higgins and Mark Williams are still at the top of snooker game. Higgins has got his hands on the world trophy four times, with Williams a two-time champion.
Some time tomorrow one of these two 40-somethings will become champion of the world once more.
Image source, Getty ImagesFive best shots from Williams' thrilling win over Hawkinspublished at 10:49 British Summer Time 6 May 2018
Watch the five best shots from Mark Williams' thrilling 17-15 World Championship semi-final win over Barry Hawkins at the Crucible.
Read MoreShot of the Championship? Williams' 'unbelievable' potpublished at 10:49 British Summer Time 6 May 2018
Watch Mark Williams' pull off an "unbelievable" pot via a double and a cannon during his World Championship semi-final against Barry Hawkins.
Read MoreHiggins beats Wilson to book place in final - best five shotspublished at 10:49 British Summer Time 6 May 2018
Four-time World Champion John Higgins beats Kyren Wilson by 17-13 to book his place in Sunday's final of World Snooker Championship.
Read MoreWhen can I watch today?published at 10:49 British Summer Time 6 May 2018
All times are BST and subject to late changes
Full BBC TV and online listings for day 16 of the World Snooker Championship.
Live coverage
Final - 14:00-17:30 & 19:00-23:00, BBC Two
What is it?published at 10:49 British Summer Time 6 May 2018
The World Championship is snooker's biggest event and has been staged since 1927. It has been hosted in its modern form by Sheffield's Crucible Theatre since 1977.
It is one part of snooker's 'Triple Crown' events alongside the UK Championship and the Masters.
The event has seen some of the biggest names in snooker throughout the decades win the trophy, including Stephen Hendry (seven titles) and Ronnie O'Sullivan (five titles).
Image source, Getty ImagesGet Inspired: How to get into snookerpublished at 10:49 British Summer Time 6 May 2018
Get Inspired
#GetInspiredWhether you choose to play competitively or socially, snooker is sure to get your brain working.
It requires skill and concentration and will improve your focus and hand-eye coordination.
Anyone can play regardless of age, gender or ability and it's not an expensive sport to get into.
Snooker is essentially a simple sport, once the rules of the game have been learnt - to do just that click here., external
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