The event was recorded in early 1970 at the BBC TV Studios in Gosta Green, Birmingham.

Broadcasts were on BBC2, starting with an introductory programme at 9:45 pm on Monday 23 March 1970.

[1] This year, the tournament moved to a round-robin format with two groups of four players, the top two players from each group qualifying for a place in the semi-finals.

Alan Weeks took over as presenter, with Ted Lowe remaining as commentator and Sydney Lee as referee.

John Spencer defeated Ray Reardon 88–27 in the one-frame final which was broadcast on 6 July 1970.