Introduced by Steve Rider, from Putney in London, and Dougie Donnelly.

12.20 Football Focus
Gary Lineker previews tonight's friendly from Wembley between England and Mexico. Highlights on Match of the Day at 10.35pm.

1.00 News

1.05, 1.40, 2.40 Racing
From Haydock, featuring the first televised races of the flat season at 1.15,1.45 and 2.45.
Commentary by Peter O'Sullevan, Julian Wilson and, in his debut as a member of the BBC commentary team, Willie Carson.

1.25 Women's Boat Race
A report on last weekend's event held at Henley.

1.55, 2.55 Rugby League: Bradford Bulls v Leeds
Live coverage, from the McAlpine Stadium in Huddersfield, of the second semi-final of the Challenge Cup, kickoff 2pm. Leeds last reached the final in 1995, but were defeated by Bradford at this stage last season when the Bulls won 28-6 to reach a dramatic final against current champions St Helens.
Commentary by Ray French, Joe Lydon, Steve Simms and Richard Duckenfield.

3.40 Boat Race
Live coverage as the Oxford and Cambridge crews contest the 143rd University Boat Race for the Beefeater Gin Trophy, over the four-and-a-quarter mile River Thames course from Putney to Mortlake. The boat race is scheduled to start at 4.10pm. Commentary by Barry Davies, Chris Baillieu and Jonny Searle.

4.40 Final Score
Results and news.

5.05 Snooker
The draw for the first round of this year's World Professional Snooker championship, which starts at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield on 19 April. The draw will be made by Ted Lowe and John Virgo, in the presence of current world champion Stephen Hendry.

TV presentation (boat race) Johnnie Watherston
Editor Dave Gordon
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