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1500m only (also 202m Scotland) VHF joins Radio 1
Introduced by Desmond Lynam
1.30. 2.0, 3.5, 3.40'
International Tennis
John Player Tournament, Nottingham; The Colgate International, Eastbourne
The world's leading players battle for the top prizes in two major competitions. The men are at Nottingham and the women are at Eastbourne. Commentary at Nottingham by MAX ROBERTSON , with analysis from FRED PERRY. At Eastbourne NORMAN CUDDEFORD is the commentator, with CHRISTINE JANES. Wimbledon 76
GERRY WILLIAMS and our Wimbledon team look ahead to the Championships, which begin on Monday.
1.30, 2.0, 3.5. J.40, 5.440 Cricket
England v The West Indies
On the third day of the Second Test CHRISTOPHER MARTIN-JENKINS reports from Lord's.
Reports, too, on the women's First Test, England v Australia, from RON GUBBA.
Plus news of all the County Championship games.
2.55, 3.36. 4.50, 5.40.
Racing from Ascot
Featuring commentary by PETER BROMLEY on the top races of the day.
S.6 The Tote Sprint Trophy (5f)
1.35 The Churchill Stakes dim)
Plus results from the other meetings throughout the afternoon ... with a classified check at 5.40*
X.50, 3.5, 3.440
Countdown to Montreal
The ftnal Olympic trial for Britain's show jumpers at Cardiff Castle, where the top riders compete in the Benson and Hedges Championships, Europe's richest three-day show jumping event, with total prize money of £18,000. Commentary by DEREK THOMPSON, analysis by TED EDGAR.
Plus news of the us Open Golf Championship and reports by RENTON LAIDLAW on the Greater Manchester Open tournament at Wilmslow. Timetable:
1.30 News/Prospects from all today's featured events, Including the lunchtime cricket scores
2.4 Tennis/Cricket
2.50 Show Jumping
2.55 Racing
3.5 Tennis/Cricket/Show
Jumping
3.30 Racing
3.40 Tennis/Cricket/Show
Jumping
4.50 Racing
5.0 Round-up
5.40 Classified Racing/Cricket Events may alter timings
A Radio Sports Unit production

Contributors

Introduced By:
Desmond Lynam
Unknown:
Max Robertson
Unknown:
Fred Perry.
Unknown:
Christine Janes
Unknown:
Christopher Martin-Jenkins
Commentary By:
Peter Bromley
Commentary By:
Derek Thompson
Unknown:
Ted Edgar.

1500m only (also 202m Scotland) VHF joins Radio 1
A musical took at the world of films.
Speaking musically: Elisabeth Welch who introduces numbers from her new LP and chooses her favourite singers with soundtrack illustrations from PAUL ROBESON , FRANK SINATRA ,
BOAGY CARMICHAEL and others.
Introduced by David Bellas Written and compiled by LYN FAIRHURST

Contributors

Musically:
Elisabeth Welch
Unknown:
Paul Robeson
Unknown:
Frank Sinatra
Unknown:
Boagy Carmichael
Introduced By:
David Bellas

The third of five concerts direct from the Royal Festival Ball, London, in the South Bank Pops series Part 1
Semprini Serenade
Some ' old ones, new ones, loved ones, and neglected ones' arranged, played and Introduced by Semprint
With the BBC CONCERT ORCHESTRA conducted by VILEM TAUSKY Part 2
Your 100 Best Tones
Introduced by Alan Keith BBC CONCERT ORCHESTRA conductor ASHLEY LAWRENCE MARGARET CURPHEY
JACK ROTHSTEIN (violin) ROYAL CHORAL SOCIETY
During the interval, Have You Heard This Onet: RUTH CUBBIN tells some stories about some melodies you know well. Producer john meloy
(Presented by the BBC hi as, sociation with the GLC)

Contributors

Conducted By:
Vilem Tausky
Introduced By:
Alan Keith
Conductor:
Ashley Lawrence
Conductor:
Margaret Curphey
Violin:
Jack Rothstein
Unknown:
Ruth Cubbin
Producer:
John Meloy

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