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Sport on 2

on BBC Radio 2

200kHz only
(also 1484kHz Scotland) VHF joins Radio 1
Presented from Silverstone by Peter Jones
1.30; 2.0; 2.35; 5.30*
Grand Prix Special
On the biggest day of the year for motor racing in Britain, the Sport on 2 team captures the very special atmosphere at the John Player British Grand Prixthe tenth round of the 1977 World Championship.
World Champion James Hunt would dearly love to win this event, particularly after last year's race when he finished first but was later disqualified after a controversial incident on the first lap.
STIRLING MOSS - one of the greatest names of all-time in motor racing - joins the commentary team of SIMON TAYLOR , NEVILLE HAY and NORMAN GREENWAY; MURRAY WALKER in the pits, with BARRIE GILL covering the news stories and talking to drivers and the personalities visiting Silverstone.
1.30; 2.0; 2.35; 5.40; 6.0* Cup Final Cricket
Kent. the holders, bid for their third Benson and Hedges Cup success at Lord's when they meet Gloucestershire. Commentary by CHRISTOPHER MARTIN-JENKINS and BRIAN JOHNSTON , with expert analysis by MIKE DENNESS , the former England captain, who led Kent to victory last year. (Also coverage in Grandstand on BBC1). Plus reports by ALAN MCGILVRAY on Northamptonshire v the Australian Touring Team, and news and scores in the other games,
1.30; 2.35*
International Athletics
Britain, going all out for a place in the European Cup Final in Helsinki next month, faces strong opposition in today's semi-tinal at Crystal Palace - including Russia, one of the world's top athletics nations. Commentary by ALAN PARRY , with expert opinion from former Olympic champion MARY PETERS and PETER MATTHEWS. Plus news Of Britain's women in their European Cup semi-final in Dublin.
1.30; 2.0; 5.25*
Rugby Union
With the Second Test behind them, the British Lions move on to Hamilton for the game with Waikato.
CHRIS REA reports on the match, and talks to the personalities in the news.
1.30; 2:25; 5.40*
Racing from Newbury
Featuring commentary by PETER BROMLEY on the Sony Jubilee Stakes (7f) at 2.30, a race worth £6,000 to the winner. Plus results throughout the afternoon from the other meetings, with a classified check at 5.40*.
Plus, in show jumping, reports by DEREK THOMPSON on the Embassy July International at Hickstead: in golf, news of the Swiss Open; and a progress report on the Tour de France by DAVID SAUNDERS.
Timetable :
1.30 News/prospects in all featured events, including the lunchtime cricket
scores
2.0 Motor Racing/Cricket/
Rugby Union
2.25 Racing from Newbury
2.35 Motor Racing/ Cricket/
Athletics
5.0 Round-up
5.25 Rugby Round-up
5.30 Motor Sport
5.40 Classified Racing/Cricket
6.0 Cricket including at
6.3 Cross-Channel Motoring Information
Events may alter timings
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Contributors

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Peter Jones
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James Hunt
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Simon Taylor
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Neville Hay
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Murray Walker
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Barrie Gill
Commentary By:
Christopher Martin-Jenkins
Commentary By:
Brian Johnston
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Mike Denness
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Alan McGilvray
Commentary By:
Alan Parry
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Mary Peters
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Peter Matthews.
Commentary By:
Peter Bromley
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Derek Thompson
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David Saunders.

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