Further coverage of the World Figure Skating Championships from
Birmingham. Featuring the first section of the men's competition, the short programme, with its eight compulsory elements. Canada's Elvis Stojko begins the defence of his title, while the British entries are UK champion
Steven Cousins and Clive Shorten from
Stevenage. Commentary by Alan Weeks and Barry Davies. Introduced by Sue Barkerwith Robin Cousins. More news in an update at 7.50........