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on BBC Radio 2

1500m only (also 202m Scotland) VHF joins Radio 1

Introduced by Desmond Lynam including:

1.30; 2.50; 3.45; 4.5S; 5.40* Cup Tie Special
Up-to-the-minute news of all today's Fourth Round FA Cup ties, exclusive ' live ' commentary on one of them, score-flashes throughout the afternoon from five other grounds. scores and results as they come in. with classified checks at 4.59 and 5.45*, and the draw for the Fifth Round 'live' at 5.5*

1.30; 2.25; 2.50; 4.50; 5.25 International Rugby Union
Barbarians v The Australians
The Australians take on the Barbarians at Cardiff in what promises to be a memorable match, and a fitting climax to their tour.
Commentary by Alun Williams and Peter West, with expert analysis by Ian Robertson.

1.30; 2.10; 2.40; 5.40* Racing from Haydock
featuring the £12,000 Embassy Premier Steeplechase
2.15 Embassy Hurdle (2m)
2.45 Embassy Premier Steeplechase Final (2 1/2m)
Commentator Peter Bromley
Plus results from the other meetings during the afternoon, with a classified check at 5.40*

1.30; 2.0; 5.34* Test Cricket: Australia v The West Indies
The Fifth Test in the dramatic series between the world's two best teams.
Henry Blofeld reports on the second day's play at Adelaide.

Plus news of tomorrow's Brazilian Grand Prix, the first event in the 1976 World Championship, and the National Indoor Athletics Championships at Cosford, an important meeting for Britain's top competitors as they prepare for the Olympic Games in Montreal.

And, at 4.59 Sports Report
including the draw for the Fifth Round of the FA Cup 'live' at 5.5*

Timetable:
1.30 News/prospects from all featured events
2.0 Cricket
2.10 Racing
2.25 Rugby Union
2.40 Racing
2.50 Football/Rugby Union
3.45 Football half-times
3.55 Football commentary
4.42 First football results
4.50 Rugby/Racing
4.59 Sports Report
5.25 Rugby Round-up
5.30 Motor Sport/Cricket
5.40 Classified Racing/Football
Events may alter timings

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Contributors

Introduced By:
Desmond Lynam
Commentary By:
Alun Williams
Unknown:
Peter West
Unknown:
Ian Robertson
Commentator:
Peter Bromley
Unknown:
Henry Blofeld

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