I MUST reply to Bob's letter, dated May 14, complaining about the snooker coverage on BBC2.

Unfortunately, snooker is not shown "week after week, from early morning until late at night''. Admittedly, during the two-week world championship there is wall-to-wall coverage and during two or three other tournaments as well.

Snooker is one of the biggest participation activities in the country. The demand for snooker on TV is massive.

The BBC is only supplying a demand.

Tim Dunkley, Southampton.