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Grandstand

on BBC One London

direct from Central Park, Wigan
Frank Bough introduces the Saturday sports spectacular featuring England v France, the deciding match in the special triangular International Rugby League tournament between England, Wales, and France.
Also in Grandstand: the St Simon Stakes and two more top races from Newbury; Swimming from Bristol.

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

1.20, 1.50, 2.20* Racing from Newbury
1.30 Sports Medicine Steeplechase (2 1/2 miles)
2.0 Manton Stakes (Handicap) (1 mile, 3 furlongs)
2.30 St Simon Stakes (1 1/2 miles)

2.5, 2.35, 4.30* Swimming: West v Wales
A special competition marking the West of England celebration of the centenary of the Amateur Swimming Association. Martyn Woodroffe (above) will be taking part

2.55* International Rugby League: England v France
BBC outside broadcast cameras bring you the whole of the deciding match in this triangular tournament with a preview at 1.40

4.55* Results Service
Introduced by David Vine
Times are subject to alteration in order to keep up to date with events. Latest football scores, racing results, and news are given throughout the afternoon, and the Teleprinter service is at 4.40*

Contributors

Presenter:
Frank Bough
Presenter (Football Preview):
Sam Leitch
Commentator (Racing):
Peter O'Sullevan
Commentator (Racing):
Clive Graham
Swimmer:
Martyn Woodroffe
Commentator (Swimming):
Max Robertson
Commentator (Swimming):
Harry Walker
Commentator (Rugby League):
Eddie Waring
Presenter (Results Service):
David Vine
Producer (Racing):
Dennis Monger
Producer (Swimming):
Peter Bale
Producer (Rugby League):
Ray Lakeland
Producer (Grandstand):
Brian Venner
Producer (Grandstand):
Fred Viner
Editor (Grandstand):
Alan Hart

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