HM the Queen opens the 97th Session of the International Olympic Committee, which is being held for the first time in the UK, at Birmingham's
International Convention
Centre. The ceremony will be addressed by His Excellency Juan Antonio Samaranch (President of the IOC), HRH the Princess Royal, and the Rt Hon Denis Howell , MP. Commentary by David Coleman.
(Symphony Hall: A Gala Opening tonight at 7.15pm on BBC2)