In today's special edition introduced direct from Aintree by David Coleman BBC outside broadcast cameras in Liverpool and London bring you live coverage of the world's greatest steeplechase and most famous boat race.

Today's Timetable
12.45 Grand National preview
1.0 F.A. Cup Quarter-final news
1.10 Fight of the Week
1.35 Boat Race preview
1.50 Race
2.10 Grand National: latest news of runners and riders
2.25 Race
2.40 Grand National: Parade Ring
3.20 Grand National Steeplechase
3.40 University Boat Race
4.5 Rugby League Cup Semi-final
4.45 Results Service
These timings may be altered by events

Racing
from Aintree
2.0 Liverpool Hurdle Race over 2 miles 1 furlong
2.35 Hylton Stakes over 6 furlongs
1.20 Grand National Steeplechase
Sixteen cameras capture the thrills of Becher's, Valentine's, The Chair, and the rest of the formidable National course over 4 miles 856 yards as the world's greatest steeple-chasers race for a first prize of more than £17,000
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The University Boat Race: Oxford (51 wins) V. Cambridge (61 wins)
In the 114th race of the series
Cameras on shore, aboard the launch Everest, and airborne for the first time in a helicopter over the Thames follow the race as it happens from the start at Putney to the finish at Mortlake.

Rugby League Cup: Semi-Final from Bradford: Huddersfield v. Wakefield Trinity
The second half of today's match to decide the first team to reach this year's Wembley final.

Fight of the Week: Des Rea v. Lex Hunter
Highlights of this top-of-the-bill contest at the World Sporting Club

At 4.45 Results Service: classified football results, F.A. Cup quarter-final reports. Racing results, Rugby League and Rugby Union results