Introduced by Frank Bough
12.20* FA Cup Focus
With Bob Wilson
Today the big clubs of the First and Second Divisions join the survivors from the opening rounds in the FA Cup 3rd Round - one of the most exciting days of the football season. Football Focus brings you action, personalities and the latest news of today's ties.Ã
12.50; 1.20; 1.50* Racing from Newbury
1.0 Panama Cigar Hurdle (Qualifier) (2m)
1.30 Metrostore Mandarin Handicap 'chase (3m 2f 82y)
2.0 Sovereign Handicap Hurdle (2m)
1.10* Athletics
A film report of the annual City of London New Year's Day Road Race.
2.10* International Rugby Union from Twickenham: England v Australia
England, bottom of last season's international championship, also suffered two defeats by Australia on their short summer tour 'down under.' They will be seeking revenge against opponents who have shown in recent weeks that they are capable of playing exciting attacking rugby.
3.50* Ice Hockey: Montreal Canadiens v USSR Central Army Team
Highlights of one of the outstanding games in the first-ever series between club teams from the professional National Hockey League and the amateur Soviet League.
4.5* Indoor Hockey from Islington: England v West Germany
The climax of the Benson and Hedges Five Nations Tournament in which England meet the reigning Olympic hockey champions.
4.35* Final Score
Classified football results, rugby and racing results.
5.5* The FA Cup Draw
Live coverage of the fourth round draw with the competition now down to 16 ties.
Today's Timetable
12.20 Football Focus; 12.50 Racing; 1.10 Athletics; 1.20 Racing; 1.40 Rugby Union Preview; 1.50 Racing; 2.10 Rugby Union; 3.50 Ice Hockey; 4.5 Indoor Hockey; 4.35 Final Score; 5.5 FA Cup Draw
* Timings may be changed by events
(In next week's Grandstand: Rugby Union, Scotland v France)
