Introduced by Desmond Lynam
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Motor Racing from Italy
The San Marino Grand Prix
To say that Italy expects, is putting it mildly. The red favours of the Ferrari supporters re-define the countryside of Imola, where success for the Prancing Horse does not mean coming second. Ferrari and Brabham have won here twice in recent times. Suffice to say a home win in the tie-break would be best received. MURRAY WALKER and JAMES HUNT watch as avidly, but contribute less vociferously.
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World Snooker
The Embassy
World Professional Snooker Championship from the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield
The Final
With apologies, this really is the big one, or at least the continuation of it. Loitering behind the best table in the world, the constant reminder of what all this has been about - the World Champion's Cup.
4.30
Gymnastics from Bucharest
Every now and again sport produces a personality that conditions the public's thinking and awareness. In this discipline there have been several in recent years, but the enigma and brilliance of the sullen-faced NADIA comaneci has compelled millions to follow and some to doubt the expressionless gaze. In the Olympic year it is fitting that the world's finest exponents have come together to pay tribute to her athletic example and witness her receipt of the Silver Order for achievement by the President of the International Olympic Committee.
Some time during the afternoon you will be able to see the best football from yesterday's Rugby League Cup Final. So can we advise you all to keep watching?
Television presentation/
Motor Racing ITALIAN TV SERVICE Snooker NICK HUNTER
Gymnastics ROMANIAN TV SERVICE
Assistant editor, Grandstand BRIAN BARWICK Producer, Grandstand MARTIN HOPKINS Editor, Grandstand JOHN PHILIPS