The creators of Psychonauts and Keeper turn their hand to online multiplayer, with a very weird team game where you play as handcrafted water pots.

As the internet’s got faster and more reliable, and the world’s got more connected, multiplayer games have tracked its rise. Starting on PC, and with Xbox’s help moving to consoles and eventually mobile, they’re now enjoyed by every demographic, from grandmothers playing Texas Hold ‘Em to school children crowding out Fortnite. They’ve become a place to compete, co-operate, and socialise.

Most competitive online games let you choose from a range of characters, all of whom are either perfectly equal, their differences purely cosmetic, or constitute a more varied roster with a balanced set of strengths and weaknesses, that’s carefully metered to make each round of the game fair. That all goes out of the window in asymmetric games, which pit a single, incredibly powerful player against a flock of underpowered challengers. But rarely do multiplayer games give you as much free reign as Kiln, which lets you personally create the clay pots you fight as.

In its pottery-themed 4v4 battles, each team defends a flaming kiln while trying to douse the opponent’s base in water, extinguishing its flames. To do that, each player controls a spirit that inhabits a clay pot, hermit crab-style. Once in the pot, they can run about the game’s cramped, chaotic arenas, first in search of smashable water jugs or fountains, then once topped up, heading for the enemy kiln.

During each round your time’s split between trying to prevent enemies getting any water into your kiln’s firey mouth and attacking theirs. Although arenas are small, they’re filled with level furniture, much of which is in constant motion, making the action both dynamic and frenetic. You also have to deal with the physics of running around while keeping as much water as possible in your pot.

Each clay vessel has three ways to strike opponents, which are in order of power: basic, jumping, and special attacks. Specials take precedence over ordinary attacks, but take time to charge up, during which you’re vulnerable. And even though jumping attacks are slightly more powerful, they also involve slopping precious water if your jug’s full when you strike.

When you’re on the receiving end you can simply run in the opposite direction but under prolonged assault you can also roll, either briefly or for as long as there’s an unobstructed path. Naturally, that means you lose your entire load of water, but if you’ve already taken damage it’s a useful last resort to get yourself out of trouble.

The shape and size of pot you make informs its function in your team. Small capacity means higher health, and vice versa, so generally you want your largest urns gathering water and hurling it into the enemy kiln, while smaller more robust crockery defends them and your home kiln. To add flexibility to that process, you can sculpt your own pots, three of which you can store on a shelf for use during battle, optionally switching when you respawn.

The process of actually sculpting new pots is wonderfully intuitive in its use of the left stick to pull virtual cartoon hands around your blob of clay as it spins on the potter’s wheel. Dragging left or right extends the bowl outwards, while moving vertically raises or lowers its top. The stats for each of your handmade ceramic masterpieces are shown as a slider with volume of water on one side and health on the other. The larger the capacity, the more easily destructible it will be.

In the game’s frantic showdowns you’ll often spot the other team using tactics that can be rebuffed by switching to other pot designs, either to get aggressive with their large volume water carrying attempts, or to take advantage of negligent defence to pour as much fluid as possible into their kiln while they’re distracted.

The size and shape of your pot also governs its special move. These include a tornado spin for top heavy pots, sword thrusts for tall thin ones, aimed strikes for medium vases, and a bullhorn that knocks back enemies in its cone of noise for trumpet-shaped creations. Some are undoubtedly a lot more useful than others, but as with all multiplayer offerings, tweaks, additions, and new content are likely to iron out any initial kinks.

Between competitive matches, there’s a hub area where you can sculpt and fire new pots, buy cosmetic upgrades from a friendly dog called Slip, and kick about a beachball or two should you feel so inclined. It’s all very much in keeping with Kiln’s sense of fun and silliness, in a game that’s more concerned with entertainment than the rigours of serious competition.

For younger potters there’s a moderated mode where everyone’s crockery is represented by a preset styling for small, medium, and large pots, preventing any of the game’s more phallic designs from polluting impressionable minds. It has no effect on gameplay, although it does mean you won’t be able to see anyone else’s way-out decorative approaches, whose more outlandish options are unlocked as you level up.

It’s fun, even if most rounds tend to feel a bit shapeless, descending rapidly into brawls, depending on how organised the other team is. It’s a perennial issue with online games unless you’re playing with a tight knit group of friends, and adds a familiar if unwelcome random factor to proceedings.

Given the nature of online games, Kiln is likely to change considerably as Double Fine add new arenas and improve interactions. As it stands it should be an instant download for anyone with Game Pass and a free couple of hours. For everyone else, it’s a chunk of delightfully offbeat knockabout fun. It will be interesting to see how it evolves over its first few months in the wild.

Formats: Xbox Series X/S (reviewed), PlayStation 5, and PC
Price: £15.99
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
Developer: Double Fine
Release Date: 23rd April 2026
Age Rating: 7

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“We are really useful out there in the north Atlantic, hundreds of miles away, so while the Coastguard is mobilising their army of volunteers and search and rescue professionals, we can get there quickly, find the emergency and keep an eye on them, so we are ahead of them in a long-range search and rescue situation,” he said.

On April 26, 1976, the 62‑year‑old comic actor, best known for the Carry On films and TV’s Bless This House, collapsed during the opening night of the farce The Mating Season at Sunderland Empire and later died after suffering a heart attack.

That night, Sunderland Empire was hosting the latest stop on a busy touring schedule that kept James on stages around the country in the mid‑1970s.

Around 20 minutes into the performance, with fellow actor Olga Lowe on stage, he slumped in his chair in front of the audience.

Many people initially thought the collapse was part of the act, until the curtain was brought down and it became clear that something was seriously wrong.

He had suffered a heart attack and was confirmed to have died in Sunderland that evening, aged 62.

Accounts of what followed have grown over the years into a piece of theatre lore.

It is said that, when Sunderland Empire manager Roy Todds telephoned producer Bill Robertson with the news that his star had died in Sunderland, Robertson replied “Everybody dies in Sunderland.”

On Sunday, the 50th anniversary of his death, Sunderland Empire marked the date publicly, noting that they honour Sid James with a ghost light as they remembered “his unique talent and humour.”

The Cage airs tonight at 9pm , with film crews having moved into Le Mans Crescent and Tockholes last year to shoot scenes, with part of Blackburn Road, having signs installed saying welcome to Cumbria!

The crime drama stars Sheridan alongside Michael Socha and is set within the world of a Liverpool casino.

The casino world is said to offer many temptations and seemingly endless possibilities for both gamblers and employees alike.

It is described as presenting an environment full of opportunity, where you might win big but are more likely to lose.

The Cage, a new five-part crime drama by Tony Schumacher, creator of The Responder, is set to explores these themes.

Sheridan is a single mother and Michael as a compulsive gambler, who discover they are both stealing from the safe at the inner-city casino where they work.

Directed by Al Mackay, the drama follows their lives as they spiral toward a collision course, with each other, the local gangster Gary Packer, played by Barry Sloane, whom they are stealing from, and the police.

Pictured: Barry Sloane as Gary (Image: BBC / Element Pictures)

Sheridan, known for her roles in Gavin And Stacey, Cilla, and I Fought The Law, says she appreciated the complexity of her character, Leanne, and hopes audiences will root for her.

In the series, Leanne is a single mother who has lost her husband and is caring for her grandmother, who has dementia. She is also on the verge of losing her home.

“I don’t know if I’ve seen many dramas where the two protagonists are so likeable,” says the 44-year-old actress.

“Even though the characters are doing something wrong, audiences may still find themselves rooting for them.

“They’re doing it for good reasons, that’s the thing, isn’t it? So even if you don’t agree with what they’re doing, you can still get on board with it.”

She adds: “I think Leanne, being a single mum whose children’s father has died, is also caring for her grandmother, who has dementia. She’s trying to juggle everything as a single parent while not losing the house.

Pictured: Sheridan Smith as Leanne and Michael Socha as Matty. (Image: BBC / Element Pictures)

“So you can totally understand why she would go to such desperate measures, to keep the family together and well. And I think anyone, myself as a single mum included, would do anything for their children.”

Michael, who has starred in the This Is England TV series, says he admires the likeability of his character, Matty, despite his struggles with gambling addiction.

In the series, Matty is the casino manager who shares custody of his teenage daughter with his ex-partner.

“Matty leads with love. Ultimately, at the end of the day, he’s a man really struggling,” says the 38-year-old actor.

“He’s a good bloke, just doing bad things. He’s an addict and he’s suffering. He’s going through it, but at the back of his mind there’s always his daughter, something that keeps him reasonably alive and anchored.”

“I think Matty ultimately feels massively ashamed of himself and the person he’s become.

Pictured: Michael Socha as Matty, Sheridan Smith as Leanne and Freya Jones as Emily. P (Image: BBC / Element Pictures)

“He’s not with the mum anymore, and I think he finds it so difficult seeing and maybe wanting the idea of a normal family that he glimpses from afar in the brief interactions he has with her. I think ultimately that’s what he wants: normality.

“But the situation he’s got himself into after years of addiction and making the wrong choices is maybe a barrel he can’t quite climb out of at this point.”

According to figures from the UK Gambling Commission, an estimated 1.3 to 1.4 million adults in the UK are affected by gambling addiction.

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Socha says he learned a lot about the impact of gambling addiction while researching for the role.

“I was doing a lot of research into gambling, and I went to a casino and tried online gambling apps. I realised how gripping they can be,” he explains.

“There are all types of addiction, but with gambling there’s a rare kind of hope, the possibility that you might win big or recoup all the money you’ve lost.

“With alcohol or drug addiction, it often ends badly, with no real light at the end of the tunnel other than stopping completely.

“Whereas with gambling, there’s always a little bit of something. I think that’s the most dangerous part of a gambling addiction: the possibility.”

Filming in Le Mans Crescent (Image: NQ)

Speaking about the casino world he says: “The ins and outs of casinos are really interesting.

“There are tricks used to keep you inside, and the clientele is incredibly varied. You’ve got young lads, first-timers, there’s also a real surge in online content around gambling, designed to make it look appealing and fun.

“The customers are so varied, which I found really interesting. And I suppose when you go into those places, it’s meant to be about entertainment. But for most people, it’s about leaving with more than they came in with. The chances, though, are so heavily stacked against you that it can become dangerous if you don’t have a grip on it.

(Image: Henry Lisowski)

“There’s also a real surge in casino promotion, online betting, and bookmakers’ advertising. I don’t know if it sits in the same category as cash-for-gold schemes or payday loans, it’s a similar kind of promise: a glimmer of fortune. You can win big, but the chances are extremely slim.

“If you can go into any of those places and enjoy it for what it is, that’s fine. But if you’re relying on it, it can become quite dangerous as well.”

Sheridan adds: “Morally, what we’re doing is wrong. But I think some people will really want us to get away with it, while others will feel it’s terrible and that we shouldn’t be doing it at all.

“But I guess that’s the point. That’s what you want to do with a story, make people unsure about whether they’re rooting for the characters or not. They’re doing something morally wrong, but you understand why they’re doing it, and that’s what makes it interesting to play.”

She added: “It’s high energy – full of love and laughter, but it might also break your heart.”

The Cage will air on BBC One at 9pm and BBC iPlayer on Sunday, April 26.

The Moon continues through Virgo, encouraging a focus on what can be improved one step at a time.

Meanwhile, a supportive Moon-Jupiter connection adds optimism and a sense that progress is possible, especially when effort meets faith.

With Uranus newly in Gemini, fresh ideas are still arriving quickly, but today favours organising them rather than chasing every spark.

Ahead, you’ll find all star signs’ horoscopes for today: Monday April 27, 2026.

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Aries

March 21 to April 20

Head here for everything you need to know about being an Aries

Taurus

April 21 to May 21

Taurus, this could be a day when your warmth and enthusiasm can shine brightly, but you’ll probably want to use this to achieve something tangible. Particularly if it’s something that’s novel, especially with Uranus, the planet of innovation, now in your zone of resources, calling out to you. Also, with the thinker Mercury stirring deep memories, an old friend may come to mind.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Taurus

Gemini

May 22 to June 21

Gemini, you can feel recharged and alert, but intriguingly prefer to have some quiet time to process the excitement that you are feeling. It’s not just because of the recent arrival of the lovely Venus and the electric Uranus in your sign; it’s also because your money sector today is buoyantly activated by your ruler, Mercury. Knowing where to apply this is the key.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Gemini

Cancer

June 22 to July 23

Cancer, you continue to be propelled into the limelight, but there is a paradox because there’s another part of you that can find yourself thinking much more about a past person or event. However, if you are clear about what you want to achieve around a career prospect, the confidence of Jupiter in your sign and his link to Mercury can help you to push forward.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Cancer

Leo

July 24 to August 23

The desire to open up your situation has been very strong for some weeks, but now things can really start to fall into place. But the critical thing is not just that plan, it is how to deliver it within the expenditure that works for you. Someone you are collaborating with can be such a support today, but ironically, someone else who you thought would want to can spin out now.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Leo

Virgo

August 24 to September 23

Moon in Virgo can make you more single-minded about what you want to achieve, but the chances are you may have to link closely to someone else. Still, with your ruler Mercury getting you to think carefully about long-term expenditure, it’s certainly a day with the buoyant Jupiter in the mix, that you can think big, but some kind of worldly change is likely.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Virgo

Libra

September 24 to October 23

All sorts of connections are going to be buzzing through your thoughts today, and some of them can seem very promising. But with the Moon in your more reflective 12th House, you may still find that you want to take a pause. However you’re feeling, whether it’s upbeat or not, your emotions can be that much more amplified – especially around work-based ties.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Libra

Scorpio

October 24 to November 22

Earlier in April, however much you wanted to get to grips with some of the practicalities in your situation, the energy may not have quite been there. But now you can find that things will start to move, and what can help this today is the recognition that what you change now can have such a beneficial impact on your long-term wellbeing, putting you more in control.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Scorpio

Sagittarius

November 23 to December 21

Sagittarius, over the last seven years, it has proved difficult to maintain structures and regularity in your life because of the disruptive energies of Uranus in your sector of routines. But now a planetary shift can put you so much more on the front foot, showcasing that part of your nature that loves the big picture but also has the ability to see and seize opportunities quickly.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Sagittarius

Capricorn

December 22 to January 21

If you’ve ever thought about starting your own home-based enterprise, there has rarely been a time with the sparkling opportunities that are open to you now. Indeed, today’s mix of energies can see you both entrepreneurial and adventurous, but also aware of maintaining the parts of your life that bring security and familiarity. So somewhat of a juggle, but a good one.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Capricorn

Aquarius

January 22 to February 19

You can find yourself highly motivated to start this week in a dynamic way, but as much as you’ve likely got plenty of energy and drive, it is going to be important to also tease out some information that may not be completely obvious. Don’t be too overconfident, Aquarius, but if you can obtain and absorb these details, it can shape your day positively and see moves stick.

Head here for everything you need to know about being an Aquarius

Pisces

February 20 to March 20

With the Moon in your opposite sign of Virgo, this can help you to tune in to other people. And with your traditional ruler, Jupiter, also linking to the Moon so well, the exchanges you have can be both upbeat and interactive. Still, some kind of restlessness around your home could urge you to make some changes, perhaps even decoratively, or at least decluttering.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Pisces

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Carney has promised a lot to Canadians – the most ambitious housing plan since World War Two, turning the country into an energy superpower, reducing its dependency on its largest trading partner, the US, and fighting American tariffs – and the expectations on him are immense.

Netflix has finally released both seasons of ITV’s hit crime thriller Prey this weekend.

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Prey fans are only just realising that season two boasts a stellar ensemble after making its Netflix debut.

More than a decade has passed since British crime thriller Prey last graced ITV screens, and viewers can now revisit both compelling series on Netflix, featuring DS Susan Reinhart (portrayed by Rosie Cavaliero) as she tackles criminal investigations across Manchester.

While the inaugural series focused on a police officer attempting to prove his innocence following his family’s murder, the second instalment follows a prison officer coerced into facilitating an inmate’s escape after his expectant daughter is abducted.

As viewers begin streaming Prey, here’s a comprehensive guide to the second series cast.

Inside Prey season 2 cast

DS Susan Reinhardt – Rosie Cavaliero

DS Susan Reinhardt provides continuity across both series of Prey, battling her personal struggles while probing the officers central to each narrative.

Actress Rosie Cavaliero brings the character to life, having previously appeared as Marion Kelsey in ITV’s Unforgotten series two, Elizabeth Cordingley in Gentleman Jack and Edwina, Countess of Dunvale in Channel 5’s A Woman of Substance.

David Murdoch – Philip Glenister

David is a widower working as a prison officer whose world collapses when his pregnant daughter is abducted and he’s coerced into engineering an inmate’s breakout.

Actor Philip Glenister embodies the character, renowned for his roles in Life on Mars, its spin-off Ashes to Ashes, Belgravia, After the Flood and, most recently, ITV’s The Lady.

Jules Hope – MyAnna Buring

MyAnna Buring is perhaps most recognised for her portrayal of Tissaia in Netflix’s The Witcher, though she has also appeared as Tanya in The Twilight Saga and Melinda Ricci in Unforgotten series six.

She plays Jules Hope, the inmate whom David is compelled to assist in breaking free.

DC Richard Iddon – Nathan Stewart-Jarrett

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Sharp-minded novice officer DC Richard Iddon teams up with DS Reinhardt in the pursuit of David Murdoch.

The character is brought to life by Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, known for his roles as Curtis Donovan in E4’s Misfits and Ian in Channel 4’s Utopia.

Lucy Murdoch – Sammy Winward

Sammy Winward takes on the part of Lucy Murdoch, David’s abducted expectant daughter.

She’s widely recognised for her portrayal of Katie Sugden in ITV’s beloved soap Emmerdale, a role she assumed as a teenager.

Her credits also include minor appearances in programmes including Fearless, The Long Shadow and Brassic.

DCI Mike Ward – Ralph Ineson

Completing the principal cast of Prey series two is Ralph Ineson, whose credits include Amycus Carrow in the Harry Potter franchise, Professor Krempe in Netflix’s Frankenstein and General Tarakanov in Chernobyl.

Ineson embodies DCI Mike Ward, the commanding officer of DS Susan Reinhardt.

Prey is available to watch on Netflix.

ITV viewers were left stunned on Sunday night as one person took home the £1million jackpot.

ITV viewers were left stunned as one contestant claimed the jackpot prize on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.

On Sunday night (April 26), Jeremy Clarkson returned to present proceedings as he welcomed a new group of contestants, all hoping to secure the £1million prize.

As Stockport resident and retired IT Analyst, Roman Dubowski settled into the hot seat, many viewers anticipated an early departure as he deployed two of his lifelines very early on.

Nevertheless, following a tense round of questions, Roman found himself one question away from leaving with a life-changing sum of money.

Jeremy posed the question: “Used since 1876, which trademarked logo is described in the James Joyce novel’ Ulysses’ and depicted in works by Manet and Picasso, reports the Express.

Answering Bass Ale, after using his 50-50 lifeline, Jeremy told him that he was correct and had just become a millionaire.

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Thrilled for his win, Jeremy said: “That’s fantastic! It happened so quickly, I don’t even know what to say, and you did it without my help!”

When asked how he was feeling, Roman replied: “It doesn’t feel real at the moment. It hasn’t quite sunk in; it’s one of those slow-motion things that will probably sink in a little later today. But at the moment, I just take things one at a time.”

This victory marks the first person to claim the million-pound jackpot in six years and made Roman the seventh person to win the UK version of the show’s top prize.

However, users on X were quick to react to Roman’s incredible victory after he used a lifeline very early on in the show, unaware that egg was a key ingredient in mayonnaise.

One person said: “What a decent bloke, absolute TV gold £1,000,000.” Someone else added: “I did not anticipate that, given how it started!”

Another person wrote: “There was me mugging him off because he didn’t know the mayonnaise question.” As one viewer shared: “Can’t believe this guy just won a million pounds and didn’t know egg yolk went in mayonnaise – what a guy!”

Someone else commented: “Didn’t know what was in Mayonnaise and leaves with £1M fairs.” As another added: “What are the chances.. he didnt know there were eggs in Mayo but knew all that other random s**t”

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? is available to stream on ITVX.

The IT analyst from Stockport answered 15 questions correctly to become the 7th contestant to win the top prize on the ITV quiz

A retired IT analyst has become the seventh contestant to win the £1m top prize on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. Roman Dubowski, from Stockport Stockport, described his victory on the ITV game show as “unreal”.

Below are the 15 questions he faced to land the top prize.

During the TV show hosted by Jeremy Clarkson, Mr Dubowski, who does quizzing as a hobby, correctly answered the final 15th question, which was: “Used since 1876, which trademarked logo is described in the James Joyce novel Ulysses and depicted in works by Manet and Picasso?”.

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He confirmed he would be sharing a portion of his winnings with his niece and nephew. Mr Dubowski said he had “always” wanted to appear on the beloved game show and had even applied when Chris Tarrant was at the helm – however, he said he “didn’t get a response”.

The retired IT worker also submitted an application following lockdown, but was again unsuccessful. He went on to say: “Then in October last year, I suddenly saw an advertisement, or something online saying they’re recruiting for new competitors again.

“I thought oh, might as well try again, got nothing to lose, and just from that sort of casual opening, it ended up with the top prize. So (I’m) just happy I did it really.”

When quizzed on what advice he would offer fellow quiz enthusiasts, Mr Dubowski suggested they read a book called A To Z Of Everything by Trevor Montague.

Prior to Mr Dubowski’s triumph, only six contestants in the UK version of the programme had walked away with the £1m prize. The most recent was Donald Fear in 2020, who correctly answered all 15 questions with three lifelines still intact.

The other winners are: Judith Keppel (2000), David Edwards (2001), Robert Brydges (2001), Pat Gibson (2004) and Ingram Wilcox (2006).

Mr Dubowski is planning to purchase a new home with his prize money, and also hopes to travel to destinations including New Zealand and South America.

The 15 questions Roman Dubowski answered correctly

1 (£100)

The planet Saturn famously has seven what?

Rings / Necklaces / Bracelets / Anklets

2 (£200)

At which of these locations is ice hockey traditionally played?

Rink / Range / Court / Field

3 (£300)

If you respond to an opponent’s attack with the same method, you are said to ‘fight…..’ what?

Fire with fire / Smoke with smoke / Embers with embers / Cinders with cinders

4 (£500)

What is the name of the famous mansion in Memphis that was Elvis Presley’s home from 1957 to 1977?

Paisley Park / Graceland / The Troubadour / Dollywood

5 (£1K)

What is mixed with vinegar, mustard and oil to make a basic mayonnaise

Plain flour / Salted butter / Egg yolk / Double cream

6 (£2K)

In the Harry Potter books, which term is used to describe a non-magic person?

Muggle / Moomin / Munchkin / Minion

7 (£4K)

Which if these fashion retailers was founded in Japan?

Zara / Uniqlo / Urban Outfitters / FatFace

8 (£8K)

Which of these major historic events took place in the middle of the 14^th century?

English Civil War / Norman Conquest / Black Death / War of the Roses

9 (£16K)

Which of these sea creatures is NOT classed as cartilaginous?

Shark / Ray / Dolphin / Skate

10 (£32K)

Which word refers to a metal that can be stretched out in to a thin wire without breaking?

Sonorous / Conductive / Ductile / Lustrous

11 (£64K)

Which of these plays is part of the 20^th century theatrical movement known as the Theatre of the Absurd?

Death of a Salesman / The Glass Menagerie / The Seagull / Waiting for Godot

12 (£125K)

The Rhone river begins its journey in which mountain range?

Alps / Apennines / Carpathians / Pyrenees

13 (£250K)

Which of these figures from Greek mythology is NOT known for slaying a monster?

Theseus / Persius / Adonis / Bellerophon

14 (£500K)

Presented in 1901, the first Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded for the discovery of what?

Wireless telegraphy / X-rays / Cosmic radiation / Quantum mechanics

15 (£1M)

Used since 1876, which trademarked logo is described in the James Joyce novel ‘Ulysess’ and depicted in works by Manet and Picasso?

Bass Ale / The Famous Grouse / Coca-Cola / Stella Artois

“John has been incredible and it is incredible he is in this match,” said seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry. “Last night [in Saturday’s first session] he really struggled for whatever reason.

“Ronnie’s play was outstanding but John seemed really un-Higgins like. Maybe it was a little bit of nerves, a bit of intimidation, but he has just battled to stay in this match. Ronnie did not look the same player.”

After a break of 83 from Higgins in the ninth frame, O’Sullivan won two in a row, thanks to runs of 116 and 80, to hold a dominant five-frame advantage at 8-3.

Higgins won the 12th, but O’Sullivan’s break of 91 left the Englishman 9-4 in front.

But the final three frames were very dramatic. Higgins looked in control of the 14th, with O’Sullivan needing a snooker to have any chance, which he then got, although he could not capitalise.

Higgins took the 15th on a black-ball finish, with O’Sullivan then hitting the table early on in the last frame of the night.

His mood was not improved when he potted a long red but then saw the cue ball follow it into the same pocket, with that foul proving crucial as Higgins took the frame to give himself some hope.

O’Sullivan is fighting to make the Crucible quarter-finals for a 24th time and looking for an eighth world title, which would be a record in the modern era.

He was watched by former Manchester United footballer Paul Scholes during his 10-2 first-round win over Chinese debutant He Guoqiang and, this time, UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett and Liverpool defender Milos Kerkez were in attendance.

They, along with the rest of the crowd at the Crucible, would have left thoroughly entertained.