Introduced by Frank Bough
12.35; 1.5; 1.40; 2.15* Racing from Cheltenham
12.45 The Malvern Novices' Hurdle Race (Div 1. 2m)
1.15 The Worthington E Novices Chase (2im)
1.50 The Panama Cigar Hurdle (Qualifier. 2m)
2.25 The Bass Handicap 'Chase (4m)
Grand National horses face a gruelling test in this valuable 'marathon' over 4 miles and 23 fences.
Commentators PETER O'SULLEVAN JULIAN WILSON , RICHARD PITMAN
12.55; 2.35*
International Basketball from Crystal Palace
The Philips World Club
Invitational Championships
This year, the line-up is stronger than ever with teams from the USA, Canada and Australia, plus the national champions of Austria, Germany and Finland and four British teams. MACCABI TEL Aviv return to defend their title. Commentators
STUART STOREY and MILES AIKEN
1.25; 2.0; 2.55*
International
Ski-jumping from Garmisch
The traditional New Year winter sports classic when the world's best ski-jumpers take on the giant 90m hill in the Bavarian Alps in the second leg of the Four Hills Championships.
Commentator TONY GUBBA
Today's Timetable:
12.35 Racing: 12.55 Basketball
1.5 Racing; 1.25 Ski-jumping
1.40 Racing; 2.0 Ski-jumping
2.15 Racing; 2.35 Basketball
2.55 Ski-jumping
• Timings subject to alteration Television presentation: Racing
RICHARD TILLING Basketball JOHNNIE WATHERSTON Ski-jumping GERMAN TV SERVICE
Producer Grandstand MARTIN HOPKINS Editor Grandstand HAROLD ANDERSON