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Sport on 2

on BBC Radio 2

1500m only (also 202m Scotland) VHF joins Radio 1
Introduced by Peter Jones
1.30, 3.0, 5.25*
International Rugby featuring England v Scotland and Wales v Ireland
A thrilling climax to this season's International Championship, with Scotland out to win the Triple Crown for the first time since 1938 - and with it, at least a share of the Championship. Or can England at last get a win? Can Ireland hold on to the title in their centenary year? Or will Wales, following their defeat in Scotland, hit back to regain the Championship?
Commentary and news of both matches with a run-down on the day in Rugby Round up at 5.25. Commentators at Twickenham: PETER WEST and BOB HUDSON , with expert analysis by CHRIS REA. At Cardiff: ALUN WILLIAMS and GEORGE HAMILTON with summaries by IAN ROBERTSON.
1.35, 2.45, 3.45, 5.0*
Football League Special
Exclusive live commentary on one of the top matches of the day, scoreflashes from five other grounds, scores and results as they come in. with classified checks at 5.0 and 5.45*
1.45, 2.0, 2.25, 5.40*
Racing from Chepstow
2.0 The Parkway Hurdle
2.30 The William Hill Handicap 'Chase
Commentary by PETER BROMLEY
2.10*
Cardus and Cooke
Highlights from a unique conversation between two of the most distinguished writers and broadcasters in the world. Sir Neville Cardus and Alistair Cooke. Both colleagues on the Guardian for many years, they met for the first time only a few months before Sir Neville died - and Sport on 2 had the honour to be there.
4.42*
Sports Report
Timetable:
1.30 News/Prospects
2.0 Racing
2.10 Cardus and Cooke
2.25 Racing: 2.45 Football
3.0 Rugby/Football
4.42 Sports Report
5.0 Classified Football Results
5.25 Rugby Round-Up
5.40 Classified Racing/Football Events may alter timings
A Radio Sports Unit production

Contributors

Introduced By:
Peter Jones
Introduced By:
Bob Hudson
Unknown:
Chris Rea.
Unknown:
Alun Williams
Unknown:
George Hamilton
Unknown:
Ian Robertson.
Commentary By:
Peter Bromley
Unknown:
Neville Cardus
Unknown:
Alistair Cooke.

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