David Hamilton goes to Cheltenham to bring you the very special atmosphere of Gold Cup day; talking to the personalities visiting the course for one of the year's big racing occasions, and presenting the best of Radio 2 music.
There's commentary by Peter Bromley on four races, with the Â£35,090 Gold Cup the big attraction.
2.30 Daily Express Triumph Hurdle (2m)
3.5 Kim Muir Memorial Handicap 'Chase (3m 1f)
3.40 Piper Champagne Cheltenham Gold Cup 'Chase (3m 2f)
4.15 National Hunt Handicap 'Chase (3m 1f)
A Radio Sports Unit and Radio 2 Music co-production

Contributors

Presenter:: David Hamilton
Commentary:: Peter Bromley

Source: Radio Times

16:30

Waggoners' Walk

BBC Radio 2

Thu 16^th Mar 1978, 16:30 on BBC Radio 2

(Repeated. Friday 12.15 pm) The cast this week:
(Lockwood West is a National Theatre player)

Contributors

Mike Nash:: Edward Cast
Claire Nash:: Ellen McIntosh
Peter Tyson:: Basil Moss
Liz Tyson:: Ann Morrish
Arthur Tyson:: Lockwood West
Lynn Prior:: Judy Franklin
Matt Prior:: Michael Spice
Kath Mlller:: Charlotte Mitchell
Mrs Tandy:: Grizelda Hervey
Shirley Edwards:: Carole Boyd
Rupert Lovell:: Steve Hodson
Sophie Richmond:: Glynis Brooks
Ken Thurston:: Miciiael Troughton
Nicola Gould:: Penelope Lee
George Underdown:: Alan Dudley
Ramesh Patel:: Madhav Sharma
Milton Monk:: Sydney Tafler
Maurice Gill:: Robert Trotter
Lois Marchant:: Frances Jeater
Jeff Yorke MICHAEL:: Tudor Barnes
Debbie Franks:: Rosamund Browne
Mr Figgis:: Roy Spencer
Old lady:: Brenda Kaye
Barman:: Henry Knowles

Source: Radio Times

16:45

Sports Desk

BBC Radio 2

Thu 16^th Mar 1978, 16:45 on BBC Radio 2

Source: Radio Times

16:47

Nick Page

BBC Radio 2

Thu 16^th Mar 1978, 16:47 on BBC Radio 2

5.15 Move On
Read along with FRED TRUEMAN
A Cricketing Life
2: Fact and Fiction Adults wanting help with reading can ring [number removed]or send their name and address to: Move On. PO Box 7, London W3 6XJ (Repeated: Sunday 5.50 pm)
5.45 Sports Desk

Source: Radio Times

18:45

Sports Desk

BBC Radio 2

Thu 16^th Mar 1978, 18:45 on BBC Radio 2

Source: Radio Times

19:02

Country Club

BBC Radio 2

Thu 16^th Mar 1978, 19:02 on BBC Radio 2

David Allan and Wally Whyton present a weekly get-together with news and reviews of Country music, featuring
Little Ginny and Room Service High and Lonesome
Producer COLIN CHANDLER

Contributors

Unknown:: David Allan
Unknown:: Wally Whyton
Unknown:: Little Ginny
Producer:: Colin Chandler

Source: Radio Times

21:02

Folkweave

BBC Radio 2

Thu 16^th Mar 1978, 21:02 on BBC Radio 2

Tony Capstick introduces recordings made at Dingles Folk Club. London
BARAD DUR recorded in concert in Inverness
MUCKRAM WAKES recorded at the Lacock and Chippenham Folk Festival 1977
News from the Folk world Producer PETER PILBEAM BBC Manchester

Contributors

Introduces:: Tony Capstick
Producer:: Peter Pilbeam

Source: Radio Times

21:55

Sports Desk

BBC Radio 2

Thu 16^th Mar 1978, 21:55 on BBC Radio 2

Source: Radio Times

22:02

Two by Two

BBC Radio 2

Thu 16^th Mar 1978, 22:02 on BBC Radio 2

... the elephant and the kangaroo.
A not-too-serious game in which captive humans answer questions about the animal kingdom and compete for the Giant Currant Bun.
This week: Bill Oddie Tessa Board and John Ebdon
Gamekeeper John Dunn Questions set by CATHY KILPATRICK
Producer PHYLLIS ROBINSON

Contributors

Unknown:: John Ebdon
Unknown:: Gamekeeper John Dunn
Unknown:: Cathy Kilpatrick
Producer:: Phyllis Robinson

Source: Radio Times

22:30

Star Sound Extra

BBC Radio 2

Thu 16^th Mar 1978, 22:30 on BBC Radio 2

A musical magazine from the movie world, presenting star personalities; news from the studios; album and film reviews; and listeners' favourite songs and themes.
Introduced by David Bellan Written and compiled by LYN FAIRHURST