Introduced by Sue Barker and Clare Balding from Aintree on the day of the 153rd Grand National.
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12.20 The Early Bird
Latest news on the Grand National runners, riders and betting.
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12.30 Football Focus
Ray Stubbs previews the weekend's Premiership programme including the second semi-final of the FA Cup at Wembley and the Scottish semi-finals.

1.05 There's Always a Story
Sue Barker and Clare Balding talk to some of the jockeys, trainers and others involved in the Grand National, and introduce the horses taking part in the event, including last year's winner Bobbyjo. With Richard Pitman, Peter Scudamore, Jonathan Powell and Richard Dunwoody.
Betting updates by Angus Loughran.
Three races set the scene for the National, at 1.45, 2.20 and 2.55. Jim McGrath leads the commentary team with Tony O'Hehir and John Hanmer.
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3.05 The Countdown Begins
The final preparations for the race.
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3.45 The 2000 Martell Grand National
The four-and-a-half-mile, 30-fence steeplechase, with £500,000 at stake.
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4.10 The Re-run. Where Did It All Go Wrong?
A review of the race and a check on where the horses finished.
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4.40 Final Score News and results.
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12.15-3.05 (not PDC)
3.05-5.40pm (not PDC)
12.15-5.40pm (PDC code)