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Grandstand

on BBC One London

Introduced by Steve Rider.
11.45, 12.30pm Boat Race
The Oxford and Cambridge crews contest the 140th University Boat Race for the Beefeater Gin Trophy, along the 4¼-mile course from Putney to Mortlake, with the start timed for 12.30pm. Cambridge were the surprise winners last year following a run of 16 Oxford successes in the previous 17 races. As well as live coverage of the Boat Race, at 4.20 there will also be highlights of the Head of the River Race from Mortlake to Putney, contested by a huge number of crews including Olympic gold medallists Steve Redgrave and Jonny and Greg Searle. Commentary by Barry Davies, Chris Baillieu and Dan Topolski.

1.00 News

1.05 Football Focus
News, comment and action from the FA Premiership. With Bob Wilson.

1.25, 1.55, 2.25 Racing
From Newbury. Featuring races at 1.30,2.00 and 2.30.

1.40, 2.10 Figure Skating
The World Championships from Japan featuring the ladies' free programme in which Olympic champion Oksana Baiul of Ukraine defends her world crown.

2.40, 3.35 Rugby League
From Central Park, Wigan, live coverage of the Challenge Cup semi-final between St Helens and Leeds. Kick-off at 2.45pm.

3.25 Motor Racing
Murray Walker reports from Brazil on the eve of the start of the new Formula 1 Grand Prix season.

4.40 Final Score

Contributors

Presenter:
Steve Rider
Presenter:
Bob Wilson
Commentator:
Barry Davies
Commentator:
Chris Baillieu
Commentator:
Dan Topolski
Reporter:
Murray Walker
Producer:
Martin Hopkins
Editor:
Dave Gordon

BBC One London

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