Introduced by Steve Rider from Murrayfield, with Jonathan Davies and Gavin Hastings.
Steve Rider 's Questionnaire: page 21; and see Sport: page 40

12.20, 12.55 Football Focus
A look back at the past week's action in the FA Premiership plus a preview of this weekend's fixtures. With Gary Lineker.

12.40,1.10,1.40 Racing
Coverage of three races from Uttoxeter including Grand National trial at 1.45. Other featured races are at 12.45 and 1.15.
Commentary by Jim McGrath , Richard Pitman , Peter Scudamore , Clare Balding.

1.25,2.00,2.15,4.00,4.15,5.05 Rugby Union
Live coverage of the opening two internationals in this year's Five Nations championship.
Ireland v France
Reigning champions France begin the defence of their title at Lansdowne Road
(kickoff 2.15pm) against the team who finished bottom of the table in 1998. But
Ireland can take heart from their spirited performance in a narrow 18-16 defeat by the French in the Stade de France last year. Commentary by Nigel Starmer-Smith and Philip Matthews. Subtitled
Followed by: Scotland v Wales
Both countries will be looking to improve on their 1998 Five Nations records when they begin their respective campaigns at Murrayfield (kickoff 4.15pm). Scotland conceded 120 points in their four matches last year, but Wales have been boosted by the arrival of much-respected coach Graham Henry. Commentary is by Bill McLaren and Eddie Butler. Subtitled

3.55 Football Half Times

5.00 Classified Football Results

5.50-6.10 Final Score
The day's results.

Executive producer Martin Hopkins ; Executive editor Dave Gordon
Digital widescreen
Videoplus codes for 12.15-6.10 .......
12.15-4.00 (notPDC) ....................
4.00-6.10 (notPDC)