Introduced by Frank Bough
12.20*
Football Focus
BOB WILSON introduces action, personalities and news of today's key matches in England and Scotland.
12.45*
Boxing from Ebbw Vale Leisure Centre
The Commonwealth Bantamweight Title Fight
Johnny Owen v Paul Ferreri (Merthyr) (Australia)
Highlights of last Thursday's attempt by British Champion JOHNNY OWEN to add another title to his already impressive record. Commentator HARRY CARPENTER
1.5; 1.35; 2.5* Racing from Haydock Park
1.15 Bury Maiden Stakes (5f)
1.45 Morecambe Handicap (1m)
2.15 Vernon's Sprint Cup (6f)
Commentators PETER O'SULLEVAN JULIAN WILSON and JIMMY LINDLEY
1.25*
Champion Jockey
As the 1978 flat racing season draws to a close we look at champion jockey WILLIE CARSON 'S record-breaking year and, with JULIAN wilson , he looks back at the highlights of a unique season.
1.55; 4.15
International Netball
England v Australia
This is an opportunity for England to settle an old score because in the last World Championship Australia were the winners with England runners-up. Plus the final of the National Clubs Knockout Tournament.
Commentator STUART STOREY
2.25*
The Irish Character
A Rugby Union Preview
Ireland have never beaten the All Blacks but there have been some near misses; can they do it today? The great characters of Irish rugby, including JAMIE CLINCH, RONNIE DAWSON and MIKE GIBSON , look back at the drama of the past meetings of the two teams. 2.35* International Rugby Union from Lansdowne Road, Dublin Ireland v New Zealand Ireland's best result was against
Ian Kirkpatrick 's side when a dramatic try by Tom Grace saw the match end at ten all. Ireland, who never stop trying, will be determined to provide an upset before a capacity crowd. Grandstand cameras cover the whole match ' live
Commentator BILL MCLAREN
4.40* Final Score
Today's timetable:
12.26 Football Focus: 12.45 Boxing
1.5 Racing; 1.25 Willie Carson
1.35 Racing: 1.55 Netball; 2.5 Racing
2.25 Rugby Preview: 2.35 International
Rugby; 4.15 Netball; 4.40 Final Score * Timings are subject to alteration Television presentation:
Football Focus MIKE MURPHY Racing NICK HUNTER
Netball JOHNNY WATHERSTON Boxing DAVID BRACE
International Rugby RTE
Grandstand producer MARTIN HOPKINS Editor HAROLD ANDERSON