A series of six programmes
4: The Springboks and the Puma
presented by Noel Edmonds with John Craven, Keith Chegwin, Maggie Philbin and Posh Paws
Have you sent your requests in? You have? Good! Then maybe today's guests, cartoons and music will be specially for you!
Check down this list to find just some of the things that will be going on in Swap Shop this morning:
Keith Chegwin's Swaporama
He always goes to somewhere you have asked him to, so watch first thing this morning to find out if he's in your part of the world.
Quick Nurse, the Screens!
Pull them back from your telly set for a really good look at some Angels. Meet the stars from a top favourite serial this morning. Give them a ring or send a postcard now with your special question.
Having Trouble with Traffic? Bothered by Bus Fares? Panicked by Prices? Some Swap Shop Stringers are! They're writing to John Craven's News Swap to tell him about it. Have you written to him yet with your local news?
The Biggest, the Best and the Oddest What are they?
Norris McWhirter knows, so make it a Record Breaking phone-in and give him a call.
Did you know you can Dial-a-Cartoon' on Swap Shop? Phone Noel and leave your order. Lines are open at 9.30 on [number removed]. Dial carefully, and remember you only have to dial 01 if you live outside London.
More Records!
There's Top Ten music this morning from Top Bands. There's a chance too, to win the Swap Shop top ten records and Noel's record of the week. Don't miss it.
You do know, don't you, that you can pick the music for Swap Shop? Just drop us a line and tell us your favourites and we'll try and get them to come in. Here's the address for all your letters, cards and drawings:
Multi-Coloured Swap Shop, BBCtv, [address removed] ps : Feel free to write on our wall. Send your special messages to the usual address - and please make them big enough to read from a distance!
Review: page 102
Book 2 (same title), £1.50, from bookshops
Introduced by David Coleman
12.20*
Football Focus
BOB WILSON previews today's big games and highlights football's current talking points.
12.50; 1.20; 1.50*
Racing from Wetherby
1.0 The Wills Embassy Premier Chase (Qualifier. 2Jm)
1.30 The Associated Tyre Specialists Handicap Hurdle (2m)
2.0 The Charlie Hall Memorial Wetherby Pattern Chase (3m)
Commentators PETER o'scllevan
Julian WILSON and RICHARD pitman
1.10; 2.10*
Motor Racing from Thruxton
Two exciting races from the home of the BARC. Featured today are ' tomorrow's ' stars racing in Formula 3.
Commentator MURRAY WALKER
1.40*
Boxing Preview
HARRY CARPENTER reports from Kelvin Hall in Glasgow, the venue for tonight's World Lightweight title fight between Scotland's jim WATT who defends his title against ROBERT VASQUEZ of Mexico.
(Tonight's /ioht will be on BBCl at 10.0*)
2.45; 4.5*
International Tennis from the Royal Albert Hall
The Mazda Cars Classic
The final of this unique event will bring back memories of the 50s and 60s, when tennis was dominated by the likes Of ROD LAVER and KEN ROSEWALL. It is these two great Australian players who are favourites to reach today's final. Commentators JOHN BARRETT and MARK COX
3.20*
Rugby League from the Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington
The John Player Trophy Salford v Widnes
The whole of the second half of the first semi-final in the John Player Trophy, featuring the holders Widnes, and Salford who are on top form at the moment. Commentator EDDIE WARING
4.40* Final Score
Today's timetable:
12.10 Football Focus: 12.50 Racing
1.10 Motor Racing: 1.20 Racing
1.40 Boxing Preview; 1.50 Racing
2.10 Motor Racing: 2.45 Tennis
3.20 Rugby League; 4.5 Tennis
4.40 Final Score
* Timings subject to alteration Television presentation:
Football Focus mike MURPHY Racing NICK HUNTER
Motor Racing RICHARD TILLING Tennis JOHNNIE WATHERSTON Rugby League keith Phillips
Producer Grandstand MARTIN Hopkins Editor Grandstand HAROLD ANDERSON
in Wee Willie Wildcat and The Impossible Possum
with Richard Whitmore Weatherman
Introduced by Billy Boyle Special guests
Petula Clark and Bryan Marshall with Len Lowe
THE BERT HAYES ORCHESTRA
International singing star petula CLARK joins BRYAN MARSHALL in another half-hour of fun and surprises with aBsil and Billy.
Script by JOHN MORLEY. COLIN bostock-SMIT::- I. BARRY TOOK and PETE'R08INSO:'\ Make-Up JAN NETHERCOT CostumeTERRY DAWSON Designer
AMANDA ATKINSON Producer PAUL CIANI BBC Birmingham Preview: page 29
Starring Larry Grayson with Isla St Clair and surprise guests. Larry and Isla join in with family couples from all over the country in games that can be played at home.
Ambush by N. j. crisp starring
The V-weapons are the latest threat to the Allies. A convoy of ' rocket parts ' exposes Lifeline to sabotage action and Bradley makes his first mistake.
Sound supervisor FRANK radcliffi Script editor JOHN BRASON Designer RICHARD MORRIS Producer Gerard glaister Director Michael E. briant
Book, Secret Army Dossier, hardback £4.50, paperback 90p, from bookshops. An exhibition based on the series is at the RAF Museum, Hendon, London
Drama set in German-occupied Belgium during World War II. A convoy of rocket parts exposes the Lifeline organisation to sabotage and Bradley makes his first mistake.
starring Mike Yarwood with guests Janet Brown, The Nolan Sisters
Preview: p 29
with Richard Whitmore Weather
Join Michael Parkinson and his weekend guests for conversation, entertainment and the occasional surprise.