Introduced by MICHAEL DE MORGAN
Directed by John Fenton
12.30 Your Afternoon Forecast direct from the London Weather Centre followed by SPORTS PARADE
RACING
1.0 The Coventry Handicap Chase
For five-year-olds and upwards, run over three miles, one furlong and a few yards.
1.25 The Mackeson Handicap Hurdle Race
For four-year-olds and upwards. run over two miles and about 200 yards.
2.5 The Mackeson Gold Cup
A handicap chase for five-year-olds and upwards, run over two miles and a half.
Commentary by JULIAN WILSON with summaries by ROGER MORTIMER
From Cheltenham
2.25 The Vernons November Sprint Cup
For two-year-olds and upwards. run over six furlongs.
Commentary by MICHAEL SETH -SMITH
From Haydock Park
4.54* Racing Results
1.10 SHOW JUMPING
A report by RAYMOND BROOKS. WARD on the New York International Horse Show in which a British team is taking part.
From New York
1.40 PLAIN SAILING
Some thoughts about Marine
Insurance and Navigation
A ' wren ' with a dilference-a hovercraft
Harbour of the week-Plymouth
Introduced by PETER WHEELER
Produced by Tony Preston from the North
Broadcast on August 28
2.40 RUGBY
UNION
INTERNATIONAL
England v.
New Zealand Commentary on the whole of the first international of the Sixth All Blacks Tour by ROBERT HUDSON and BOB IRVINE with summaries and comments from PETER YARRANTON
From Twickenham
See page 3
4.15* ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL
Commentary by ALAN CLARKE and Brian MOORE on the second half of an English League match.
See also Radio 2 at 4.0 p.m.
4.42* Association Football results direct from the BBC Sports Room
5.0 SPORTS REPORT
Produced by Angus Mackay
Classified Football Results at 5.0 and 5.50
TODAY'S TIMETABLE
12.30 Weather and Sports Parade
1.0 Racing
1.10 Show Jumping
1.25 Racing
1.40 Plain Satling
2.5 Racing
2.25 Racing
2.40 Rugby Union
4.15* Association Football
4.42- Association Football Results
4.54 Racing Results
5.0 Sports Report