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Introduced by David Coleman
From 12.45 to 5.0

The Rugby League Challenge Cup Final: Hull v. Wakefield Trinity
Played in the presence of Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh
The whole match direct from the Empire Stadium, Wembley at 2.40

At 2.50: Presentation of teams to H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh

At 3.0 Kick Off

At 3.40 Half Time

At 3.50 Second Half

Marching Display by the Massed Bands of the Brigade of Guards (By permission of the Officers Commanding)

At 4.35: Presentation of Cup and Medals by Her Majesty The Queen

Today's Timetable:

At 1.0 His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, President of the National Playing Fields Association, opens playing fields throughout the United Kingdom from a television studio in London
Outside Broadcast cameras are at:
The King George V Stadium, Dundee
Local representative, Lord Clydesmuir, Chairman of the Scottish Branch of the National Playing Fields Association
Including a special 800 metre sprint race on the new 400 metre cycle track

Children's Playground, Waen Capel Park, Rhayader
Local representative: Alderman Kinsey Morgan, High Sheriff of Radnorshire

Whitley Gardens Adventure Playground, Liverpool
Local representative: Alderman Bewley, Lord Mayor of Liverpool

Hayes and Harlington Sports Stadium
Local representative: Christopher Brasher
The running track will be inaugurated with the Duke of Edinburgh Invitation Relay Mile.

The Leicester Cricket Club Ground
The ground will be inaugurated with a special cricket match between the Leicester Club and the Duke of Edinburgh's XI

There will also be film of playing fields in Borough Green, Kent; Ebbw Vale, Monmouth; Little Chalfont, Bucks; Luckinglon, Wilts; Sandon, Herts.
Outside broadcasts produced by James Buchan, Selwyn Roderick, Alec Weeks, John Vernon and Philip Lewis

Also Featured:

Amateur Boxing
from London at 1.50 and 2.30
The Territorial Army Championships

Athletics
from White City, at 2.10 and 4.40
Oxford v. Cambridge

Rugby League from 2.40 (see above)

At 4.50 Sports Results and News Service, Cricket and Racing Summaries

Contributors

Presenter:
David Coleman
Musicians (Rugby League):
The Massed Bands of the Brigade of Guards
Cup and Medals presentation (Rugby League):
Her Majesty The Queen
Commentator (Rugby League):
Eddie Waring
Television Presentation (Rugby League):
Ray Lakeland
Speaker (Playing Fields):
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh
Local representative (Dundee):
Lord Clydesmulr
Commentator (Dundee):
Michael Henderson
Children's:
Playground, Waen Capel Park, Rhayader
Local representative (Rhayader):
Alderman Kinsey Morgan
Commentator (Rhayader):
Alun Williams
Local representative (Liverpool):
Alderman Bewley
Commentator (Liverpool):
Geoffrey Wheeler
Local representative (Hayes and Harlington):
Christopher Brasher
Commentator (Hayes and Harlington):
Peter West
Commentator (Leicester):
Brian Johnston
Outside Broadcast Producer (Playing Fields):
James Buchan
Outside Broadcast Producer (Playing Fields):
Selwyn Roderick
Outside Broadcast Producer (Playing Fields):
Alec Weeks
Outside Broadcast Producer (Playing Fields):
John Vernon
Outside Broadcast Producer (Playing Fields):
Philip Lewis
Commentator (Amateur Boxing):
Harry Carpenter
Television Presentation (Amateur Boxing):
Glyn Jones
Commentator (Athletics):
Max Robertson
Commentator (Athletics):
Norris McWhirter
Television Presentation (Athletics):
Bill Wright
Presented by:
Bryan Cowgill
Programme Editor:
Paul Fox
Source: Radio Times

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