In which, after your regional news programmes, Michael Barratt, Frank Bough, Bob Wellings, Susanne Hall and Dilys Morgan present the British scene to the people of Britain.
Including a special report from James Hogg at RAF Mount Batten where he's been going through hell, high water and worse in readiness for being cast away on a desert island...
And at 6.50* Sportswide
Jimmy Hill returns with this popular fast-moving preview of the weekend sport. As well as reviewing tomorrow's football, there'll be Peter O'Sullevan's racing preview and a look forward to tomorrow's exciting cricket match -the Gillette Cup Final at Lord's, where every seat has been sold.