Introduced by Desmond Lynam from Aintree, featuring the Martell Grand National.
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12.15 Prologue
A preview of the big race.

12.25 Football Focus
Gary Lineker reviews last week's World Cup qualifiers involving Northern Ireland, Scotland, and the Republic of Ireland. Plus a report from the Match of the Day Live event at the NEC in Birmingham, which ends tomorrow.

12.50 Did You Know?
Twenty equestrian facts about the Grand National.

1.00 News

1.10 Peter O'Sullevan's National Scrapbook
As he prepares to commentate on his 50th, and last, Grand National race, Peter O'Sullevan reminisces about his experiences in the Aintree commentary box over the years.

1.20 Parade of Past Winners
A parade of ten former winners, led by Aldaniti.

1.30 Guide to the Grand National
Desmond Lynam talks to trainers Jenny Pitman and Ginger McCain. Plus Julian Wilson, Sue Barker, Clare Balding, Jonathan Powell and Graham Rock with the latest news of runners and riders.
Including races at 1.45, 2.20 and 2.55.

3.05 Grand National Build-Up

3.45 The Grand National
Four-and-a-half gruelling miles and 30 fences.
Commentary by Peter O'Sullevan, Jim McGrath, John Hamner.

4.10 The Re-run
Richard Pitman and Peter Scudamore review the whole race.

4.40 Final Score
Results and news, with further analysis of the Grand National.

TV presentation (racing) Martin Hopkins and Malcolm Kemp; Editor Dave Gordon Stereo
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