Eight top professionals compete for the 1978 Pot Black Trophy and the first prize of £1,000. Former Pot Black Champions: John Spencer Eddie Charlton (Australia) Ray Reardon , Graham Miles plus Cliff Thorburn (Canada) Doug Mountjoy , Dennis Taylor Alex' Hurricane ' Higgins. Eric Morecambe makes the draw for the series and tonight's game in Group One.
John Spencer takes on Jackie Rea in this, the first episode of BBC Pot Black.
1982 World Champion Alex Higgins takes on amateur Champion, Jimmy White in this Group 2 match.