Introduced by Harry Carpenter
The 1977 European Figure Skating Championships featuring ' The Pairs' from Helsinki
Grace and athleticism combine in the event dominated in the last decade by one of sport's longest-reigning champions, Russia's IRINA RODNINA, the most successful pairs skater in history with two Olympic gold medals, eight World Championships and eight European titles, partnered in recent years by her husband, ALEXANDER ZAITSEV. Commentator ALAN WEEKS
Also news of ROBIN COUSINS, Britain's new champion, aiming to get among the medals for the first time in the Men's Championship.
Television presentation by the FINNISH TELEVISION SERVICE Producer MARTIN HOPKINS Editor JONATHAN MARTIN