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Olympic Grandstand

on BBC One London

Introduced from Munich by David Coleman and Frank Bough and from London by David Vine

10.40, 1.35, 2.5, 4.35 International Cricket from Lord's: England v Australia for the Prudential Trophy
The second match in this series of three one-day 55-over games.

12.45 Football Preview
Introduced by Sam Leitch

1.20, 1.50, 2.20 Racing at Goodwood
1.30 March Stakes (1¾ miles)
2.0 The Goodwood Mile
Britain's race of the day for prize money of over £5,000.
2.30 Chesterfield Cup (Handicap) (1 1/4 miles)

2.40 XX Olympic Games: The Opening Ceremony
David Coleman describes the whole of this great occasion as it happens at the Olympic Stadium in Munich.
The March-Past of the Olympic competitors of over 120 nations.
The Opening of the Olympic Games by the President of the West German Federal Republic.
The Parade of the Olympic Flag.
The Arrival in the stadium of the Olympic Torch at the end of its journey from Olympia.
The Lighting of the Olympic flame.
The Taking of the Olympic oath by a West German athlete.
TV presentation in association with Deutsches Olympia Zentrum and the European Broadcasting Union

4.55 Final Score
Classified football results; racing and rugby results; action highlights and reports of today's big events.

Grandstand Timetable:
10.40 Cricket; 12.45 Football Preview
1.10 Olympic Report: 1.20 Racing
1.35 Cricket; 1.50 Racing
2.5 Cricket; 2.20 Racing
2.40 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony
4.35 Cricket; 4.55 Final Score

(Colour)

Contributors

Presenter/Commentator (XX Olympic Games:
The Opening Ceremony): David Coleman
Presenter (Munich):
Frank Bough
Presenter (London):
David Vine
Commentator (International Cricket):
Richie Benaud
Commentator (International Cricket):
Jim Laker
TV Presentation (International Cricket):
David Kenning
Presenter (Football Preview):
Sam Leitch
Commentator (Racing):
Julian Wilson
Commentator (Racing):
Clive Graham
TV Presentation (Racing):
Dennis Monger
Grandstand Director:
Jonathan Martin
Grandstand Director:
Brian Venner
Editor:
Alan Hart
Editor:
Bryan Cowgill

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