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Presented by Tony Adamson

1.38; 2.0; 2.55; 5.0* Commonwealth Games Special
The 1978 Commonwealth Games are under way and the BBC Radio Sport team cover the latest news stories in Edmonton and talk to the personalities involved. Plus expert analysis of athletics and swimming from Olympic champions Mary Peters and Anita Lonsbrough, and coverage of boxing, badminton. bowls. cycling and weightlifting.

1.30; 2.10: 2.45: 3.45; 5.40* Racing from Redcar
Featuring commentary by Michael Seth-Smith on the Gold Cup, worth £12,000 to the winner
2.15 Bass Rose Bowl Handicap (6f)
2.50 William Hill Gold Cup Handicap (1m)
3.50 North Yorkshire Handicap (1m 6f)
Plus results throughout the afternoon from other meetings, with classified check at 5.40*

1.30; 2.20; 2.55; 3.55* Show Jumping
The world's top show jumping riders are at Hickstead for the Lambert and Butler Masters event, which carries a first prize of £1,500
Commentary and reports by Derek Thompson

1.30; 2.20; 2.55; 3.55; 5.0; 5.40* Cricket
The New Zealand Touring Team warm up for the Second Test against England at Trent Bridge on Thursday with a visit to Old Trafford to meet Lancashire. Reports by Don Mosey. Plus news of the rest of the day's games.

1.30; 2.20: 3.55: 5.30* Motor Cycling
Silverstone stages the biggest motor cycling event of the year in Britain - the John Player Grand Prix. Over the next two days the world's top riders will be battling for points in five world championships, including the classic 500cc event, with reigning world champion Barry Sheene facing a powerful challenge from abroad. Reports by Chris Carter.

Timetable:
1.30 News/prospects from all featured events
2.0 Commonwealth Games
2.10 Racing from Redcar
2.20 Cricket/ Motor Cycling/Show Jumping
2.45 Racing from Redcar
2.55 Commonwealth Games/Cricket/Show Jumping
3.45 Racing from Redcar
3.55 Cricket/Motor Cycling/Show Jumping
5.0 Roundup, including Commonwealth Games
5.30 Motor Sport
5.40 Classified Racing/Cricket
Events may alter timings
A Radio Sport and OB production

6.3 Cross-Channel Motoring Information

Contributors

Presenter:
Tony Adamson
Unknown:
Mary Peters
Commentary By:
Michael Seth-Smith
Unknown:
Derek Thompson
Unknown:
Don Mosey
Unknown:
Chris Carter

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