Introduced by Frank Bough

12.50* Football Preview
Sam Leitch introduces Grandstand's up-to-the-minute football preview, featuring match analysis and the action and personalities in the news.

1.10; 1.40* Fights of the Week
The outstanding contests from the week's bill at the York Hall, Bethnal Green, featuring three former ABA champions who are all so far unbeaten as professionals. Johnny Frankham (Reading), Alan Burton (Battersea), Howard Hayes (Doncaster)

1.20; 1.50; 2.25; 3.0* Racing from Ascot
1.30 The Copper Horse Hurdle Race (over 2 miles)
2.0 The Moonshine 'Chase (over 2 miles)
2.35 SGB Handicap 'Chase (over 3 miles)
3.10 The Knights Royal Hurdle Race (over 2 miles)

2.10* Cricket: The Second Test: Australia v England
Highlights of the Second Test, which ended in Perth on Wednesday.
(The Third Test begins In Melbourne on Thursday. 31 December)

2.45; 3.20* International Table Tennis from Felixstowe: England v Sweden
England's top players meet the European League champions.

3.35* Rugby League from Leigh: Leigh v Featherstone

4.50* Results Service
including classified football, rugby, and racing results; action highlights and reports on today's outstanding fixtures.

Grandstand Timetable:
12.50 Football Preview
1.10 Fights of the Week
1.20 Racing from Ascot
1.40 Fights of the Week
1.50 Racing from Ascot
2.10 Cricket: The Second Test
2.25 Racing from Ascot
2.45 Table Tennis
3.0 Racing from Ascot
3.20 Table Tennis
3.35 Rugby League
4.40 Teleprinter Service
4.50 Results Service
Timings are subject to alteration in order to keep up to date with events.
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