Introduced by Frank Bough

12.20* Football Focus
Bob Wilson presents a special preview of the FA Cup Third Round.

12.45* Rugby League Challenge Cup Draw
Live from the Grandstand studio, the draw for the first round of the competition which reaches its climax in May,

12.50; 1.20; 1.50; 2.20* Racing from Haydock Park
1.0 Philip Cornes Novices Hurdle Race (Qualifier. 2Jm)
1.30 Rochdale Novices' 'Chase (2m)
2.0 Tote Northern 'Chase (H'cap) (3m)
2.30 Tote Northern Hurdle (H'cap) (2¾m)
Commentators PETER O'SULLEVAN and RICHARD PITMAN

1.10; 1.40; 2.40* International Darts
from the New Horticultural Hall, Westminster. The Watneys MY British Open Championships
To retain his singles title, Tony Brown has to resist the challenge of top British and overseas players, including the World Professional champion, John Lowe. In the Ladies' event, Maureen Flowers, placed third last year, has her eyes set on taking the title from holder Judy Campbell. Commentators SID WADDELL and TONY GREEN

2.10* Cricket: Australia v England
The Second Test from Sydney Highlights of the second day's play.

3.0; 4.5* International Tennis from Olympia: The Braniff Airways World Doubles Championship
Semi-final day in this £100,000 tournament, featuring the world's leading exponents of the doubles game. This afternoon, the winners of the orange group meet the runners-up in the blue group for tomorrow's final. Commentators DAN MASKELL and JOHN BARRETT

3.20* Rugby League from Swinton: John Player Trophy - Final
Widnes, who have won this trophy twice and appear in their fifth final in six years, will attempt to extend that remarkable record when they take on Bradford Northern in this match postponed from 1 December.
Commentator EDDIE WARING

4.40* Final Score

Today's timetable:
12.20 Football Focus; 12.45 Rugby League Draw; 12.58 Racing; 1.10 Darts; 1.20 Racing; 1.40 Darts; 1.50 Racing; 2.10 Cricket: 2.20 Racing: 2.40 Darts; 3.0 Tennis; 3.20 Rugby League; 4.5 Tennis; 4.40 Final Score
* Timings subject to alteration

Television presentation:
Football Focus MIKE MURPHY
Racing JOHN MCNICHOLAS
Darts BILL TAYLOR
Cricket 9 NETWORK
Rugby League FRED VINER, KEITH PHILLIPS
Producer Grandstand MARTIN HOPKINS
Editor Grandstand HAROLD ANDERSON