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Grandstand

on BBC One London

Featuring the outstanding events on the greatest day of British sport this summer
Open Golf, AAA Championships, ASA Championships, Cricket: 3rd Test, British Grand Prix, Show Jumping

Introduced by Frank Bough

10.55: 1.35; 4.20*
The 1972 Open Championship from Muirfield
The climax of the world's greatest golf tournament, as leading players battle over the final 18 holes for record prize money of £50,000.

11.25: 2.10*
The Third Test: England v Australia: Third day
Today's play direct from Trent Bridge

2.40: 3.25: 5.15*
The Road to Munich: AAA Championships
All Britain's leading athletes will be competing for national titles and a place in the team for next month's Olympic Games, to be announced on Monday.
Among this afternoon's finals are the 10,000 metres, in which David Bedford will be out for a very fast time; the 400 metres hurdles, featuring David Hemery, the 1968 Olympic Gold Medallist; and the 1,500 metres with three of the fastest men in the world at this distance this year: Peter Stewart, Jim Douglas and Brendan Foster.
(Organised by the AAA in conjunction with the Nationwide Building Society)

2.25; 3.15; 4.0*
The British and European Grand Prix for the John Player Trophy from Brands Hatch
The world's leading Formula 1 drivers, including 1971 champion Jackie Stewart and Emerson Fittipaldi of Brazil who heads the current championship table, compete in this year's British Grand Prix, which celebrates the 75th anniversary of the RAC.
(Organised by the RAC)
In the pits Barrie Gill
('We have no friends in racing now... just young rivals': cover story, pages 44-47)

5.15* The Road to Munich: ASA Championships from Crystal Palace
Britain's leading Olympic contenders swim for national titles and a place in the squad for Munich.
(Organised by the ASA in conjunction with Optrex)

5.15* International Show Jumping from Hickstead: The Wills Castella Stakes
Leading riders compete for a first prize of £150.

Grandstand Timetable:
10.55 Open Golf; 11.25 Cricket: 3rd Test
1.35 Open Golf; 2.10 Cricket: 3rd Test
2.25 British Grand Prix
2.40 AAA Championships
3.15 British Grand Prix
3.25 AAA Championships
4.0 British Grand Prix; 4.20 Open Golf
5.15 AAA and ASA Championships/International Show Jumping
Timings are subject to alteration.

(Radio Times Olympic Summer of Sport, available from newsagents: 25p)
(Colour)

Contributors

Presenter:
Frank Bough
Commentator (Golf):
Harry Carpenter
Commentator (Golf):
Henry Longhurst
Commentator (Golf):
Peter Alliss
Commentator (Golf):
Mark McCormack
Commentator (Golf):
Peter Thomson
TV presentation (Golf):
Alan Mouncer
TV presentation (Golf):
John Shrewsbury
Executive Producer (Golf):
A.P. Wilkinson
Commentator (Cricket):
Peter West
Commentator (Cricket):
Richie Benaud
Commentator (Cricket):
Jim Laker
Commentator (Cricket):
Denis Compton
TV presentation (Cricket):
David Kenning
TV presentation (Cricket):
Bill Taylor
Athlete:
David Bedford
Athlete:
David Hemery
Athlete:
Peter Stewart
Athlete:
Jim Douglas
Athlete:
Brendan Foster
Commentator (Athletics):
David Coleman
Commentator (Athletics):
Ron Pickering
Commentator (Athletics):
Norris McWhirter
TV presentation (Athletics):
Bob Duncan
Racing driver:
Jackie Stewart
Racing driver:
Emerson Fittipaldi
Commentator (Motor Racing):
Raymond Baxter
Pit-lane reporter (Motor Racing):
Barrie Gill
Presentation (Motor Racing):
Richard Tilling
Commentator (Swimming):
Alan Weeks
Commentator (Swimming):
Harry Walker
TV presentation (Swimming):
Ray Lakeland
Commentator (Show Jumping):
Dorian Williams
TV presentation (Show Jumping):
Fred Viner
Grandstand presented by:
Brian Venner
Editor:
Alan Hart

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