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1500m only (alto 202m Scotland) VHF joins Radio 1
Bernard Crlbblns , Dilys Laye and Bob Monkhouse throw the punches
Terry Wogan referees
From an idea by MYLES rudgi who also wrote the sketches Producer EDWARD TAYLOR
(Repeated: Sunday 7,2 pm)

Contributors

Unknown:
Bernard Crlbblns
Unknown:
Dilys Laye
Unknown:
Bob Monkhouse
Unknown:
Terry Wogan
Producer:
Edward Taylor

1500m only (also 202m Scotland) VHF joins Radio 1
Introduced by Desmond Lynam
1.30; 2.45; 3.10; 3.45; 5.1 Football League
Exclusive ' live ' commentary on one of the day's top matches, score flashes throughout the afternoon direct from five other grounds, scores and results as they come in, with classified checks at 5.0 and 5.45*
1.40; 2.0; 2.25; 4.50; 5.40*
Racing from Sandown featuring two big handicaps each worth 16,000 to the winner.
2.0 Benson and Hedges Handicap Hurdle (2m)
2.30 Benson and Hedges Steeplechase (2m)
Commentary by MICHAEL SETH-SMITH, plus results from the other meetings and a classi-Bed check at 5.40*
2.45; 4.50
Rugby Union
Swansea v The Australians
After losing to Cardiff and drawing with Llanelli, the Australian touring team return to Wales today looking for their first victory there.
Commentary by PETER WEST and ALUN WILLIAMS , with expert comment and analysis by the former British Lions' coach CARWYN JAMES
M0; 2.35
Brain of Sport
Three more contestants in this new quiz competition battle it out at the Warwick Social Club at Edgbaston, with the winner going through to the second semi-final on Boxing Day. Questionmaster
PETER JONES
Producer MICHAEL TUKE-HASTINGS who also devised the quiz
Plus news of the first semi-final in the John Player Rugby League competition; the South African Tennis Championships
In Johannesburg; and a report on the second day's play in the First Test in Brisbane.
And at 5.0
Sports Report
Classified football at 5.0 and
5.45*, reports and comment on the top stories of the day, the personalities making the news, rugby round-up at 5.25, and motor sport at 5.30. Timetable :
1.30 News/prospects from all the featured events
2.0 Racing
2.10 Brain of Sport: part 1
2.25 Racing
2.35 Brain of Sport: part 2
2.45 Football/Rugby Union
3.45 Football half-times
3.55 Football commentary
4.42 First football results
4.50 Rugby Union/Racing
5.0 Sports Report
5.25 Rugby Round-up
5.38 Motor Sport
5.40* Classified Racing/Football Events may alter timings
A Radio Sports Unit production

Contributors

Introduced By:
Desmond Lynam
Commentary By:
Michael Seth-Smith
Commentary By:
Peter West
Commentary By:
Alun Williams
Unknown:
Carwyn James
Unknown:
Peter Jones
Producer:
Michael Tuke-Hastings

1500m only (also 202m Scotland) VHF joins Radio 1
A musical look at the world of films.
In The Spotlight:
The Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of the Kinematograph Renters' Society, President MONTAGUE C. MORTON , at which the guests of honour were
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and Earl Mountbatten of Burma Introduced by David Bellan
Compilation by LYN FAIRHURST Executive producer BOBBY JAYE

Contributors

Unknown:
Montague C. Morton
Unknown:
Earl Mountbatten
Introduced By:
David Bellan
Producer:
Bobby Jaye

with the BBC RADIO ORCHESTRA Angela Morley and the Strings Alyn Ainsworth and the Radio Big Band
Brian Fahey and the BBC SCOTTISH RADIO ORCHESTRA with Marie Gordon Price Introduced by Ray Moore Producers FRANK hooper and EOIN HAMILTON

Contributors

Unknown:
Angela Morley
Unknown:
Alyn Ainsworth
Unknown:
Brian Fahey
Unknown:
Marie Gordon
Introduced By:
Ray Moore
Producers:
Frank Hooper
Producers:
Eoin Hamilton

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