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200kHz only
(also 1484kHz Scotland) VHF joins Radio 1
A special Bank Holiday edition presented by Desmond Lynam
2.0; 2.30; 3.25; 3.55*
International Athletics
After top-class competition in the European Cup Final against Russia,
Britain's athletes face the strong west berman team on the second day of the two-day international at Crystal Palace. Commentary and reports by ALAN PARRY and PETER MATTHEWS
2.0; 3.15; 3.45; 4.50; 5.40* Racing: Newcastle
Featuring commentary by MICHAEL SETH-SMITH on the Top Rank Club Handicap, worth £6.000 to the winner.
3.20 Top Rank Club Handicap (2m)
3.50 Virginia Stakes dim)
Plus results throughout the afternoon from the other meetings, and classified check 5.40*
2.0; 2.30; 3.25; 3.55* Equestrianism
On the final day of Hickstead the leading riders compete for the Lambert and Butler British Championship, one of the season's main events. Commentary and reports by DEREK THOMPSON
2.0; 2.30; 3.25; 3.55; 4.50; 5.40* Fifth Test
A hectic year of England v Australia conflict, on the field and behind the scenes, nears an end on the fourth day of the Fifth and Final Test at The Oval. CHRISTOPHER MARTIN-JENKINS reports. Plus news and scores in today's County Championship matches.
Also, in Motor Cycling, news of today's international meeting at Oulton Park.,
Timetable:
2.0 News/prospects, including the lunchtime cricket Scoreboard and international athletics
2.30 Athletics Cricket /Equestrianism/Motor Cycling
3.15 Racing from Newcastle
3.25 Athletics / Cricket/Equestrianism/Motor Cycling
3.45 Racing from Newcastle
3.55 Athletics / Cricket/Equestriandsm/Motor Cycling
4.50 Racing/Cricket
5.0 Round-up
5.30 Motor Sport
5.40 Classified Racing/Cricket
Events may alter timings
A Radio Sport and OB production

Contributors

Presented By:
Desmond Lynam
Unknown:
Alan Parry
Unknown:
Peter Matthews
Commentary By:
Michael Seth-Smith
Unknown:
Derek Thompson
Unknown:
Christopher Martin-Jenkins

at the Golders Green Hippodrome with Tony Mansell 's Polka Dots the Gordon Langford Quintet
Gordon Rose and his Orchestra Introduced by Don Moss
Producer DAVID RAYVERN ALLEN

Contributors

Unknown:
Tony Mansell
Unknown:
Gordon Langford Quintet
Unknown:
Gordon Rose
Introduced By:
Don Moss
Producer:
David Rayvern Allen

200kHz only
(also 1484kHz Scotland) VHF joins Radio 1
A musical look at the world of films.
You Asked for It!: a selection of listeners' requests picked from the postbag.
Going the Rounds: songs and themes from the holiday releases.
Forthcoming Attractions: a musical preview from the soundtracks of Star Wars; Exorcist II - The Heretic, and New York, New York.
Introduced by David Bellan Written and compiled by LYN FAIRHURST
Producer TONY LUKE

Contributors

Introduced By:
David Bellan
Producer:
Tony Luke

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