Introduced by Frank Bough
12.20*
Football Focus
With BOB WILSON
12.50; 1.25; 2.0; 2.30*
Racing from Ascot
1.0 Aurelius Hurdle (2m)
1.30 ' Rip ' Handicap Chase (3m)
2.5 Black and White Whisky Handicap Hurdle (2m)
2.35 Black and White Whisky Gold Cup Chase (2m)
Commentators PETER O'SULLEVAN
JULIAN WILSON , RICHARD PITMAN
1.10*
International
Ice Skating Skate Canada
Highlights from this traditional opening to the season which provides an accurate guide for the World Championships. Britain's strong entry included WARREN and MAXWELL, World Ice Dance Silver medallists, and ROBIN COUSINS. Commentator ALAN WEEKS
1.40; 4.0*
International Tennis from the Empire Pool, Wembley
The Benson and Hedges Championship
_ The Semi-finals
Double Wimbledon champion BJORN BORG is favourite for the singles title of the Grand Prix tournament, offering a total prize money of £75,000. Commentators DAN MASKELL and JOHN BARRETT
2.15; 2.45*
International
Cyclo-Cross from Luton
The Daily Telegraph
International Grand Prix
This, the richest event in the history of British cyclo-cross, attracts riders from five European countries as well as the top riders from Britain including current world champion ROBERT VERMIERE of Belgium, ex-world champion PETER THALER of West Germany, and from Britain, JOHN ATKINS and KEITH MERNICKLE.
Commentator DAVID SAUNDERS
3.15*
Rugby League from Huddersfield
Huddersfield v Bradford Northern
Today's match in the Third Round of the John Player Competition. Commentator EDDIE WARING
4.40* Final Score
Including classified football results
Today's timetable:
12.20 Football Focus; 12.50 Racing
1.10 Skating; 1.25 Racing; 1.40 Tennis
2.0 Racing; 2.15 Cyclo-Cross; 2.30 Racing
2.45 Cyclo-Cross; 3.15 Rugby League
4.0 Tennis; 4.40 Final Score
Timings are subject to change Television presentation:
Football Focus MIKE MURPHY
Racing DENNIS MONGER. Tennis FRED VINER Cyclo-Cross HUW JONES
Rugby League NICK HUNTER
Grandstand producer MARTIN HOPKINS Editor PAUL LANG