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Introduced by Jim Rosenthal from the Thames towpath

1.2; 2.0; 4.50; 5.30* The Boat Race
The 123rd encounter between Oxford and Cambridge, rowed over the traditional 4i-mile course from Putney to Mortlake, marks the 50th anniversary of the first broadcast of the race. It's also a very special day for commentator John Snagge, who'll be covering the event for the 47th year. Joining him will be Brian Johnston on Chiswick Bridge with Judith Chalmers in a riverside pub helping to bring you the unique atmosphere of Boat Race Day.
(Coverage is also in Grandstand this afternoon, BBC1)

2.0; 2.25; 3.45; 3.55; 5.0; 5.40* FA Cup Special
With Wembley just two steps away, the last eight surviving clubs battle it out for a place in the semi-finals. Exclusive live commentary on one of the top ties; score flashes throughout the afternoon from the other grounds: scores and results as they come in, with classified checks at 5.0 and 5.45*

1.30; 3.0; 4.50; 5.25* International Rugby Union
Scotland v Wales, Ireland v France on the final day of the International Championship. Wales travel to Murrayfield to take on Scotland while Ireland, without a win this season, meet the French team. Commentary and reports from Alun Williams and Chris Rea at Murrayfield. Peter West and George Hamilton are the commentators at Lansdowne Road.
(Coverage is also in Grandstand this afternoon on BBC1)

2.0; 5.30* Boxing
British and Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion Joe Bugner, who fought Muhammad Ali for the world title in 1975, has his mind set on another world championship fight when he meets American Ron Lyle in an official eliminator in Las Vegas tomorrow night. Desmond Lynam reports from Las Vegas on the build-up to the fight.
(Commentary can be heard on Radio 2 tomorrow at 10.5 pm 1500m, and 202m Scotland)

5.30* Cricket
After England's triumphs in India, and the Centenary Test match in Australia, Christopher Martin-Jenkins reflects upon the significant events of the tour, meets the personalities, and looks ahead to this summer's Test series against the Australians.
Racing results throughout the afternoon, with a classified check at 5.40'; and reports by Phil King on the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships in Guernsey - an important event, with the world championships in Birmingham only a week away.

And at 5.0* Sports Report
Classified Football at 5.0 and 5.45*; reports and comments on the top football stories of the day; the personalities; Rugby Round-Up at 5.25*; Classified Racing Results at 5.40*

Timetable:
1.2 The Boat Race
1.30 News/prospects from all the other featured events
2.0 The Boat Race/Boxing/Football
3.0 Rugby/Football score flashes
3.45 Football half-times
3.55 Football commentary
4.42 First Football results
4.50 Rugby/Boat Race
5.0 Sports Report
5.25 Rugby Round-Up
5.30 Boat Race/Cricket/Table Tennis/Boxing
5.40 Classified Racing/Football
Events may alter timings

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Contributors

Introduced By:
Jim Rosenthal
Commentator:
John Snagge
Unknown:
Brian Johnston
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Judith Chalmers
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Alun Williams
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George Hamilton
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Desmond Lynam
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Christopher Martin-Jenkins
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Phil King

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