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First Time on Television
The Grand National
From 12.45. Introduced by David Coleman direct from Aintree.
BBC Television Outside Broadcasts with 16 cameras, bring you the world's greatest Steeplechase. It is run over 4 miles 856 yards and is worth more than £13,000 to the winner.
Today's Timetable
At 12.45 Aintree Preview
Boxing In America: Ralph Dupas v. Florentino Fernandez
at 12.55
An exclusive recording of this week's welterweight contest in Florida.
Racing from Aintree
2.0 The Liverpool Hurdle Handicap
2.10 Grand National Preview
2.30 The Hylton Plate
2.40 Grand National Parade Ring
3.15 The Grand National
Becher's Brook, Valentine's Brook, Canal Turn are among the thirty jumps that face the Grand National field during the four-and-a-half mile chase
F.A. Cup Flashes throughout the afternoon
Sports Results and News Service at 4.30
Including a report on today's Rugby International, Wales v. France
Football and Racing Summaries Including classified football results

Contributors

Presenter:
David Coleman
Boxer:
Ralph Dupas
Boxer:
Florentino Fernandez
Commentator (Boxing):
Jack Drees
Grand National Commentator:
Peter O'Sullevan
Grand National Commentator:
Peter Bromley
Grand National Commentator:
Clive Graham
Grand National Commentator:
Derek Hart
Grand National Commentator:
Peter Montague Evans
Executive producer:
Peter Dimmock
Television presentation:
Ray Lakeland
Television presentation:
Dennis Monger
Television presentation:
John Vernon
Presented by:
Bryan Cowgill
Programme Editor:
Paul Fox

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