1500m only (also 202m Scotland) VHF joins Radio 1
Introduced by Desmond Lynam
1.30, 2.10, 2.40, 3.10, 5.0* Cricket: First Test
England v Australia Can England regain the Ashes after the disastrous winter tour of Australia and their defeat by the Australians in the semi-finals of the Prudential World Cup? Christopher Martin-Jenkins reports on the third day's play at Edgbaston. In the- County Championship reports on two matches: Leicestershire v Essex at Leicester, and Surrey v Middlesex at The Oval. Reporters Henry Blofeld and Robert Hudson.
1.30, 2.10, 2.40, 3.10. 5.0* International Athletics The European Cup
Britain faces fierce competition from Russia, Poland and three other countries in their bid to reach the European Cup Final in Nice next month. ALAN PARRY introduces the top events from the semi-finals at Crystal Palace, with commentary by NORMAN CUDDEFORD and expert analysis by Olympic champion MARY PETERS. Also news of Britain's women athletes competing in the European Cup semi-finals in Bulgaria.
1.30, 2.0, 2.25, 2.55, 5.40* Racing from York
2.0 The Courage Stakes
2.30 The John Smith's Magnet Cup
3.0 The Harp Lager Stakes
Commentator PETER BROMLEY
Plus other results, with a classified check at 5.40*.
News too, of motor sport, international rowing in Lucerne, and In cycling, the Tour de France.
Timetable
1.30 News and prospects Including cricket scoreboard.
2.0 Racing
2.10 Golf/Cricket/Athletics
2.25 Racing
2.40 Golf/Cricket/Athletics
2.55 Racing
3.10 Golf/Cricket/Athletics
5.0 Round-up
5.30 MotorSport
5.40 Classified Racing/Cricket
A Radio Sports Unit production