Introduced by Frank Bough

12.20 Football Focus
with Bob Wilson
A special seasonal edition of this popular football feature with action highlights, news and the opinions that matter.

12.40; 1.10; 1.40; 2.5 Racing from Chepstow
12.45 Panama Cigar Hurdle (Qualifying) (2m)
1.15 Fair Opportunity H'cap Chase (3m)
1.45 Finale Junior Hurdle (2m)
2.15 Ladbroke Bristol Dragonara H'cap Chase (2m)
Commentators PETER O'SULLEVAN and JULIAN WILSON

12.55 World Cup Skiing from Saalback, Austria
The third Ladies' World Cup Downhill of the season. Anne-Marie Proell of Austria, four times world champion, competes on her home ground.
Commentator RON PICKERING

1.25 Boxing
Light-heavyweight Billy Knight is featured on this week's bill at York Hall, Bethnal Green.
Commentator HARRY CARPENTER

1.55 Test Cricket from Australia: Australia v England
Highlights of the second Test Match played this week in Perth.

2.25 The Superstars - a Sporting Phenomenon
The Superstars returns to BBC1 on Boxing Day. Seven of the greatest names in British sport including Olympic gold medallist David Hemery, last year's winner, and world boxing champion John Conteh, compete for £9,000 in ten events from athletics to weightlifting. This film tells the story of the Superstars idea; how it was inspired by an Olympic ice skating champion and a picture of a ballet dancer; how it began in America and is now spreading throughout the world.

3.0 Rugby League from Castleford: Castleford v St Helens
The second half of this afternoon's top League match.
Commentator EDDIE WARING

3.50 International Show Jumping: The Dunhill Championships from Olympia: featuring The Christmas Cake Competition
An imposing array of top show jumpers from nine countries, including World Champion HARTWIG STEENKEN, compete in a special competition for £1,000 prize money. Commentators RAYMOND BROOKS-WARD , ANN MOORE

4.35 Final Score: classified football, racing and rugby results, action highlights and reports on the day's main events. Also the Grandstand Score-Draw Check.

Today's Timetable:
12.20 Football Focus; 12.40 Racing; 12.55 Skiing; 1.10 Racing; 1.25 Boxing; 1.40 Racing; 1.55 Cricket; 2.5 Racing; 2.25 The Superstars; 3.0 Rugby League; 3.50 Show Jumping; 4.35 Final Score

TV presentation: Football Focus Assistant producer BOB ABRAHAMS Racing DENNIS MONGER Rugby League RAY LAKELAND Show Jumping FRED VINER