1500m only (also 202m Scotland) VHF joins Radio 1
Introduced by Desmond Lynam with star guests and the best of today's sporting action, including:
1.30; 2.0; 2.25; 3.0; 4. 50; 5.30 The Grand National
Sport on 2 brings you the unique atmosphere of Aintree, on the day of the world's greatest steeplechase, the Grand National. JUDITH CHALMERS talks to personalities, commentary on the race by PETER BROMLEY , MICHAEL SETH-SMITH , MICHAEL O'HEHIR and DEREK THOMPSON. In all. Sport on 2 will be bringing you commentary on three races:
2.0 Sun Ratings' Chase (2m)
2.30Templegate Hurdle (2m 5f)
3.15 News of the World Grand National (4 1/2m)
Plus results from the day's other meetings throughout the afternoon.
1.30; 2.20; 2.40; 3.35; 5.0 FA Cup Special
Derbv County v Manchester United
Crystal Palace v Southampton Commentary on the second half of one of these games, and frequent reports on the other. Plus news of the day's League programme and the Scottish Cup semi-final.
1.50; 2.55; 3.35; 4.50; 5.25
Knock-Out Cup Rugby featuring the semi-finals of the John Player Cup.
Rosslyn Park v Wakefield Sale v Gosforth
Reports on both matches during the afternoon and in rugby round-up at 5.25.
Plus news of the Rugby League Challenge Cup semi-final and Britain's Davis Cup-tie against Switzerland in Zurich.
And. at 5.0
Sports Report
Including classified football at
5.0 and 5.45*, the Grand National, the Cup semi-finals in England and Scotland, rugby roundup at 5.25* and classified racing results at 5.401.
Timetable:
1.30 News/Prospects from all featured events
2.0 The Aintree Scene, including the 2.0 race
2.20 The Wembley Trail
2.25 Racing
2.40 Football/Rugby
3.0 Grand National
3.35 Football/Rugby
3.45 Football half-times
3.55 Football commentary
4.42 First football results
4.50 Rugby Union/Racing
5.0 Sports Report
5.25 Rugby round-up
5.40 Classified racing/football Events may alter timings
A Radio Sports Unit production