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Cup Final Grandstand

on BBC One London

Direct from the Empire Stadium, Wembley with David Coleman, Frank Bough, Jimmy Hill.

The 1976 FA Cup Final: Manchester United v Southampton
BBC outside broadcast cameras bring you the whole of this Royal occasion, with slow-motion replays of the game's outstanding moments, and interviews with the players. Commentator David Coleman. Comment by Jimmy Hill, Bobby Charlton and Frank McLintock

11.15 Cup Final Morning
Frank Bough introduces Grandstand from Wembley. Barry Davies and John Motson talk to the players of both teams at their Cup Final hotels. Tony Gubba meets the supporters on their way to Wembley.

11.50 A Cure for the Doc
A report on the turbulent career of Manchester United Manager Tommy Docherty, who, after managing Chelsea, Rotherham, QPR (for 28 days), Aston Villa, Portuguese club Oporto and Scotland, is enjoying success at one of England's greatest clubs.

12.0 The Women's FA Cup Final: Southampton v QPR
Highlights of the Women's Football Association match of the year, for the Mitre Trophy, played at Bedford Town FC. Southampton, the holders, have won the Cup four times out of the five previous competitions.
Commentator John Motson

12.20 pm Cup Final Knockout
The excitement of It's a Knockout as teams from the supporters' clubs of Manchester United and Southampton compete in this special contest for Cup Final Day. Among the personalities joining in are present and past players, and celebrity supporters. Introduced by Eddie Waring and Stuart Hall. Referee Arthur Ellis.

1.5 The Cup Final Managers
Tommy Docherty (Manchester United) and Lawrie McMenemy (Southampton) talk to David Coleman

1.10 Racing from Ascot
1.15 Top Rank Club Victoria Cup (Handicap) (7 furlongs)
The season's most coveted 7-furlong handicap has attracted some of the top horses in training over the distance.

1.20 Boxing
The World Heavyweight Championship: Muhammad Ali v Jimmy Young (Champion) (USA)
This morning's title fight in Baltimore, USA - Ali's sixth defence since he regained the title in 1974. Young, who stopped Richard Dunn two years ago, is unbeaten for three years.

1.45 Inside Wembley
The Cup Final atmosphere mounts as the teams arrive to inspect the Wembley turf.

Goal of the Season.
See the winning goals, and find out who has won the £200 of Premium Bonds in this popular annual competition.

Action Highlights of the road to Wembley.

Meet the Teams
Action profiles of the players.

The Final Word.

2.45 Abide with Me
The return of the Cup Final hymn.

2.50 Presentation of the Teams to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

3.0 The FA Cup Final: Manchester United v Southampton

3.45 Half-time marching display by the Massed Bands of the Guards Division. Director of Music Major E.G. Horabin

3.55 The FA Cup Final Second half

4.45 Presentation of the Cup and Medals by HM The Queen

4.50 Meet the Winners
The outstanding players of the match talk to Barry Davies, with action of the outstanding moments.

5.5 Final Score
Including news of the Scottish Cup Final at Hampden Park between Hearts and Rangers.

(Cup Final Match of the Day: 10.25 pm)

Contributors

Presenter/Commentator (FA Cup final):
David Coleman
Presenter:
Frank Bough
Presenter/Analysis (FA Cup final):
Jimmy Hill
Commentator (Women's FA Cup final):
John Motson
Commentator (Racing):
Peter O'Sullevan
Commentator (Racing):
Julian Wilson
Analysis (FA Cup final):
Bobby Charlton
Analysis (FA Cup final):
Frank McLintock
Reporter:
Barry Davies
Reporter:
John Motson
Reporter:
Tony Gubba
Commentator (Boxing):
Harry Carpenter
Presenter (It's a Knockout):
Eddie Waring
Presenter (It's a Knockout):
Stuart Hall
Referee (It's a Knockout):
Arthur Ellis
Subject (The Cup Final Managers):
Tommy Docherty
Subject (The Cup Final Managers):
Lawrie McMenemy
Television Presentation (FA Cup Final):
Alec Weeks
Television Presentation (Women's Cup Final):
John Shrewsbury
Television Presentation (Cup Final Knockout):
Cecil Korer
Television Presentation (Cup Final Knockout):
Geoff Wilson
Grandstand presented by:
Brian Venner
Grandstand presented by:
Richard Tilling
Editor:
Alan Hart

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