Football's showpiece event of the domestic season, introduced live from Wembley by Desmond Lynam. See today's choices.
12.05 Team News From the team hotels.
12.20 Cup Final Build-Up The early atmosphere and a first look at the key moments on the road to Wembley. Plus, a special look at 1977, the only time the two sides have met in the FA Cup final.
1.00 News
1.05 Cup Final Build-Up The teams arrive and inspect the pitch. More action from the road to Wembley, plus features on two key players.
2.15 Meet the Teams
2.30 Pre-match Build-Up Including the traditional singing of Abide with Me. Plus, a special penalty shoot-out featuring team members from 1977.
3.00 FA Cup Final The whole match live with commentary by Barry Davies and Trevor Brooking , analysis from
Alan Hansen , Jimmy Hill and Gary Lineker , and reports from John Motson ,
Clive Tyldesley , Ray Stubbs , Gerald Sinstadt , Garth Crooks and Garry Richardson.
If the Cup final ends in a draw, the replay will be shown live on Thursday at 7.20pm. Television presentation (cup final) John Shrewsbury EditorDave Gordon Stereo
12.00-2.30
2.30-5.40
♦See John Peel : page 10
See Alan Hansen : page 26