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Presented by Jim Rosenthal from Wimbledon

Wimbledon 78
Day six of The Lawn Tennis Championships when the last eight places in the men's and ladies' singles are decided. Commentary by Max Robertson, with Gerald Williams, Desmond Lynam, John Motson and Norman Cuddeford. Expert comment and analysis from Fred Perry, Bob Howe, up-to-the-minute news of all matches, plus the personalities visiting the All-England Club for the most famous tennis championships in the world

1.30; 2.50; 5.40* Racing: Newcastle
Featuring commentary by Peter Bromley on the Joe Coral Northumberland Plate at 2.55, a race worth £20,000 to the winner. Plus news of the Irish Sweeps Derby at The Curragh, and results throughout the afternoon from the other meetings, with a classified check at 5.40*

1.30; 2.0; 3.0; 5.0. Rowing
The Henley Royal Regatta is one of the major events of the British sporting and social calendar. Peter Jones and John Snagge are there to capture the atmosphere of this colourful occasion with commentary and reports

1.30; 2.0; 3.0: 5.40; 6.0 Cricket: Third Test
Pakistan is at Headingley for the Third Test against England. Reports on the third day's play by Henry Blofeld. Plus news of the rest of the day's matches

Plus, in Motor Sport, practice for the French Grand Prix on the Paul Ricard Circuit; in Motor Cycling, news of practice for tomorrow's Belgian Grand Prix at Spa; in Cycling, the Tour de France continues; in Golf, news of the European Matchplay at Dalmahoy.

Timetable:
1.30 News/prospects from all featured events
2.1 Wimbledon/Cricket/Rowing
2.50 Racing from Newcastle
3.4 Wimbledon/Cricket/Rowing
5.1 Round-Up
5.30 Motor Sport
5.40 Classified Racing/Cricket
6.0 Wimbledon/Cricket
6.3 Cross-Channel Motoring Information
Events may alter timings

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Contributors

Presented By:
Jim Rosenthal
Commentary By:
Max Robertson
Unknown:
Gerald Williams
Unknown:
Desmond Lynam
Unknown:
John Motson
Unknown:
Norman Cuddeford
Unknown:
Bob Howe
Commentary By:
Peter Bromley
Unknown:
Peter Jones
Unknown:
John Snagge
Reports By:
Henry Blofeld

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