Introduced by Steve Rider.

12.20 Football Focus
A look ahead to this afternoon's matches in the FA Premiership and a review of the week's action in the European club competitions, including Aston Villa's Uefa Cup second round tie against Turkish side Trabzonspor.

12.50 News

12.55,1.25,1.55 Racing
From Chepstow, featuring races at 1.00, 1.30 and 2.00. Commentary by Peter O'Sullevan, Richard Pitman and Peter Scudamore. Plus a report from Julian Wilson on this year's Melbourne Cup.

1.10 Motor Racing
A report by Murray Walker from the final practice session for tomorrow's Japanese Grand Prix from Suzuka, which can be seen at 3.45 am on Sunday on BBC2. For details see today's choices and page 80.

1.20, 2.50, 3.55 Rugby League
Live coverage of the whole match from Old Trafford, Manchester, of the second Test between Great Britain and Australia. Kick off at 3.00 pm.
Great Britain lead the three-match series after an 8-4 victory over the world champions in the first Test, despite Captain Shaun Edwards' first-half dismissal. Edwards misses this match through suspension. Commentary by Ray French, Joe Lydon and Steve Simms.

1.45, 2.10 Netball
England v South Africa in the international Test series match from Wembley. Action from the second of the five-Test series. Commentary by Hazel Irvine and Sue Campbell.

3.45 Football Half-times

4.40 Final Score
Roundup of the day's results and reports

Producer Martin Hopkins
Editor Dave Gordon