The Grand National in a special edition of Grandstand
Introduced by David Coleman from Aintree
BBC outside broadcast cameras bring complete coverage of the world's most famous steeplechase.

Grand National Day
12.30 David Coleman sets the Aintree scene, with news of runners, riders, going and weather for the final day of the Ladbroke's Grand National Meeting.
1.35 The National Course
Captain Mark Phillips on HM The Queen's horse Columbus, takes on the massive Aintree fences, accompanied by former National Hunt jockey Richard Pitman.
2.0 The Colt Sapporo Chase (2m)
2.10 The Fancied Runners
Julian Wilson and Richard Pitman report on today's most likely contenders with film of their recent races and training gallops.
2.20 Meet the Jockeys
David Coleman talks to today's Grand National jockeys.
2.35 Colt Sigma Hurdle (2m 51f)
2.40 Red Rum, winner of a record three Grand Nationals, parades with jockey Tommy Stack.
2.45 A final check on runners and riders, scenes in the Paddock, and the Grand National Parade.
3.20 The Coit Car Grand National Steeplechase (Handicap) (4Jm)
BBC cameras capture the excitement and spectacle of the world's greatest steeplechase which carries a first prize of over £40,000. In a very open field Alverton, the convincing winner of this year's Cheltenham Gold Cup, tries for a famous double, last achieved by Golden Miller in 1934. Commentators PETER O'SULLEVAN, JULIAN WILSON, RICHARD PITMAN and JOHN HANMER
4.30 The jockeys tell their stories in a look back at the National.
Also in Grandstand

12.45* Football Focus
Bob Wilson looks forward to the Semi-finals of the FA Cup.

1.10* American Basketball from Salt Lake City
The NCAA Championships - The Semi-finals of the world's premier basketball tournament.

3.50* Rugby League
The State Express Challenge Cup - Semi-final: Bradford Northern v Widnes at Swinton
Widnes are favoured to beat Bradford and reach Wembley for the fourth time in five years. Commentator EDDIE WARING

4.40* Final Score

Today's timetable:
12.30 The Aintree Scene
12.45 Football Focus
1.10 Basketball
1.35 The National Course
1.50 Racing
2.10 Fancied Runners
2.20 Meet the Jockeys
2.30 Racing
2.40 Red Rum Parades
2.45 The Runners and Riders
2.50 Grand National Parade
3.20 The Grand National
3.50 Rugby League
4.30 National Highlights
4.40 Final Score
* Timings subject to alteration

Full Grand National details on Ceefax page 146
Also the Grand National, BBC2, 11.0 pm