A special edition of Grandstand
Introduced by Frank Bough

12.40* Cup Preview
Sam Leitch introduces action, personalities, and the latest news of today's matches in the FA Cup and the Scottish Cup semi-finals. And the announcement of the winner of the March Goal of the Month competition.

1.5* World Ice Hockey Championships from Moscow: Czechoslovakia v Russia
Czechoslovakia, the reigning world champions, meet the country who has held the title for the previous nine seasons.

1.50; 2.15; 2.55* Racing from Ascot
2.0 Ascot 2,000 Guineas Trial (7 furlongs)
2.30 Tote Roll-up Stakes (5 furlongs)
Racing history is made with the first running of the Tote's new super bet, where punters have the chance to win a fortune by choosing the first six horses past the post in the correct order.
3.5 Heinz Steeplechase (21 miles)
Reporter Julian Wilson who says, 'All 31 Roll-Up races will be shown "live" on TV, with dividends announced the following Tuesday. If no all-correct entry comes through, the bulk of the pool "rolls up" to a colossal must-be-won pool on the third Saturday, although consolation prizes of 30 per cent are paid each week. It could all add up to a £250,000 pay-out to some inspired clairvoyant.'

3.15* Rugby League Cup Semi-final from Headingley: Bradford Northern v Dewsbury
The second half of today's all-Yorkshire clash to decide the first team to go through to the Final at Wembley on 12 May.

1.25; 2.5; 2.40; 5.0* International Rugby Union from Murrayfield: SRU Centenary Sevens
The eight sides taking part in the greatest seven-a-side competition of all time: Scotland, England, Ireland, Wales, Australia, France, New Zealand, The President's VII. The tournament begins at 1.30 with Scotland v Australia, and the Final is at 5.25.

4.0* The Boat Race: Oxford (51 wins) v Cambridge (66 wins) in the 119th race of the series
Cameras on the shore, aboard the launch Helen of Troy and in a helicopter follow the race from Putney to Mortlake.

4.45* Final Score
including classified football results, and reports on the FA Cup Semi-finals.

Timetable:
12.40 Football Preview
1.5 Ice Hockey
1.25 Rugby Union Sevens
1.50 Racing from Ascot
2.5 Rugby Union Sevens
2.15 Racing: Tote Roll-up
2.45 Rugby Union Sevens
2.55 Racing from Ascot
3.15 Rugby League Cup Semi-final
4.0 The Boat Race
4.45 Final Score
5.0 Rugby Union Sevens
Timings are subject to alteration.

Television presentation:
Ice Hockey Soviet Television