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1500m only (also 202m Scotland) VHF joins Radio 1
Introduced by Alan Parry
1.35; 2.15; 3.0; 5.25*
International Rugby
Barbarians v All Blacks
British Lions captain, Willie John McBride, leads the Barbarians against the New Zealanders in the final match of their tour. Few will ever forget the classic encounter between the two sides at Cardiff in 1972. Will history repeat itself at Twickenham today? Commentators PETER WEST and BOB IRVINE
Plus news from Paris of the international between France and South Africa in Rugby Round-Up at 5.25*
1.30; 5.30*
International Cricket Australia v England
CHRISTOPHER MARTIN-JENKINS reports from Brisbane on the second day of the First Test.
1.40; 2.55: 3.55; 5.0*
Football League Special
Exclusive live commentary on one of the top matches of the day, score-flashes throughout the afternoon from five other grounds, scores and results as they come in, with classified checks at 5.0 and 5.45*
1.50; 2.0; 2.30; 3.40; 4.50; 5.40* Racing: Sandown
Commentary by DEREK Thompson on the most valuable races of the day:
2.0 Benson and Hedges Handi cap Hurdle
2.30 Benson and Hedges Handicap 'Chase
Together with results from the day's other meetings throughout the afternoon.
4.42*
Sports Report
The football results as they come in, classified checks at
5.0 and 5.45*, reports and comments on the top stories of the day, the personalities making the news. Rugby Round-Up at
5.25*, classified racing results at 5.40'
Timetable:
1.30 News and prospects
2.0 Racing/Football
2.15 Rugby
2.30 Racing
2.40 Rugby
2.55 Football
3.0 Rugby, with football score-flashes
3.40 Racing/Football half-times
3.55 Football commentary
4.42 Sports Report
5.0 Classified Football
5.25 Rugby Round-Up
5.40 Classified Racing/Football
Events may alter timings
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Contributors

Introduced By:
Alan Parry
Unknown:
Willie John
Commentary By:
Derek Thompson
Unknown:
Hedges Handi

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