A special edition of Grandstand
Introduced by David Coleman direct from Aintree, where BBC colour outside broadcast cameras bring you complete coverage of the world's greatest steeplechase.

12.30 David Coleman sets the scene and talks to Aintree personalities, including Mrs Mirabel Topham and last year's winning jockey Graham Thorner.
1.40 Follow the Favourite
The story of one of the leading horses in this year's National, from the preparations at his home stable to the arrival at the course.
2.0 BP Shield (Handicap Hurdle) (2m If)
2.10 Meet the Jockeys
One of the most popular features of Grand National Grandstand, as the jockeys relax before the race and talk to David Coleman about their chances.
2.30 Burton Tailoring Mile
2.40 A final check on the runners and riders, the scenes in the Paddock and the Weighing Room, and the Grand National Parade.
3.15 The Grand National Steeplechase (4m 856yds)
BBC outside broadcast cameras capture the thrills of Becher's, Valentine's, The Chair and the rest of the spectacular Aintree course as the field of top steeple-chasers battle for a first prize of £24,000.
4.30 The jockeys tell the stories behind the race. A look back at the decisive moments of the National - the drama, the falls, and how it was won.

1.10* The Big Fight
Featuring Muhammad Ali in a special preview of tonight's heavyweight fight in San Diego in which the former world champion meets another American, Ken Norton.

1.20* International Boxing from the Royal Albert Hall
Outstanding fights from this week's promotion, including:
Les Stevens v Connie Velensek of West Germany, former European light-heavyweight champion.

3.40* International Rugby Union from Murrayfield: Scotland v The President's XV
Outside broadcast cameras cover today's great international occasion to celebrate the Centenary of the Scottish Rugby Union. The SRU President's XV will include leading players from the New Zealand All Blacks, Australia, South Africa and France.

4.45* Final Score
Including classified football results, rugby and racing results, and reports on today's big events.

Grandstand Timetable:
12.30 The Aintree Scene
12.45 Football Preview
1.10 Big Fight preview
1.20 Boxing
1.40 Follow the Favourite
1.50 Racing
2.10 Jockeys' Interviews
2.20 Racing
2.40 Grand National Parade Ring
3.15 The Grand National
3.40 International Rugby Union
4.30 Grand National re-run
4.45 Final Score
Timings are subject to alteration.

(The big fight and another chance to see the Grand National, with Match of the Day. in Sportsnight Special tonight at 10.5; highlights from Murrayfield in Rugby Special at 7.40 BBC2. Why the greatest is the busiest: page 3. Cover story: pages 58-60)