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Bernard Braden presents a gallimaufry of the oddest, funniest and most unbelievable true stories, with the help of Ronald Fletcher
Benny Lee. David Tate Sheila Bernette and the Nic Rowley Quintet
Devised and researched by MAUREEN STEVENS
Producer JOHN LLOYD
(Repeated: Wed 10.2 pm)

Contributors

Unknown:
Bernard Braden
Unknown:
Ronald Fletcher
Unknown:
Benny Lee.
Unknown:
David Tate
Unknown:
Sheila Bernette
Unknown:
Maureen Stevens
Producer:
John Lloyd

Presented from St Andrews by Desmond Lynam

1.30; 2.0; 2.35; 3.5; 5.0* Golf: The Open Championship
The world's finest golfers, including champion Tom Watson, are competing for record prize money of 1125,000 as the 107th Open Championship returns to the home of golf, the Old Course, St Andrews. Commentary and reports on the final round from JOHN FENTON, JOHN HELM, RENTON LAIDLAW, DON MOSEY and CHRIS REA, with expert analysis from DAI REES and ERIC BROWN. Plus the personalities visiting the course -for one of the biggest events of the year in world golf

1.30; 2.4; 2.35; 3.5; 5.50* Cricket: England v New Zealand
After their first-ever win over England last February, the New Zealanders will be keen for another victory in the first Prudential Trophy One-day International at Scarborough. Commentary and reports by CHRISTOPHER MARTIN-JENKINS , FRED TRUEMAN and ALAN RICHARDS. Plus news of the rest of the day's matches

1.30; 2.0; 2.35; 3.5; 5.0* Athletics
With the Commonwealth Games less than three weeks away, Britain's athletes get the chance to test their form in the UK National Championships at Meadowbank, Edinburgh. Commentary and reports by ALAN PARRY, with expert comments from Olympic champion MARY PETERS

1.36; 2.0; 2.35; 3.5; 5.4* Tennis: France v Great Britain
After their 5-0 win over Austria. Great Britain is expected to put up a good show in Paris where they meet France in the Davis Cup European Zone A semi-final. Commentary and reports on the second day's play by GERALD WILLIAMS

1.34; 2.25: 2.55; 5.40 Racing: Newbury
2.30 Donnington Castle Stakes (7f)
3.0 Morland Brewery Trophy (lm 5f)
Commentator PETER BROMLEY
Plus news of the Irish Oaks at The Curragh and results throughout the afternoon from the other meetings, with a classified check at 5.48*

Plus, in Motor Racing, news of practice for tomorrow's British Grand Prix.

Timetable:
l.M News/prospects from all featured events
2.0 Golf/Cricket/Athletics/Tennis
2.25 Racing from Newbury
2.35 Golf/Cricket/Athletics/Tennis
2.55 Racing from Newbury
3.5 Golf/Cricket/Athletics/Tennis
5.8 Round-up
5.30 Motor Sport
5.40 Classified Racing
5.50 Cricket including at 6.3 Cross-Channel Motoring Information
Events may alter timings
A Radio Sport and OB production

Contributors

Unknown:
Desmond Lynam
Unknown:
John Fenton
Unknown:
John Helm
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Renton Laidlaw
Unknown:
Don Mosey
Unknown:
Chris Rea
Unknown:
Dai Rees
Unknown:
Eric Brown
Unknown:
Christopher Martin-Jenkins
Unknown:
Fred Trueman
Unknown:
Alan Richards
Unknown:
Alan Parry
Unknown:
Mary Peters
Play By:
Gerald Williams
Commentator:
Peter Bromley

Norrie Paramor and the BBC MIDLAND RADIO ORCHESTRA play the week's most popular tunes from Radio 2 programmes.
A live broadcast before an invited audience at the Hippodrome. Golders Green. London. to celebrate the Fifth Anniversary of the programme. Introduced by Tim Gudgin
(Applications to join the voting panel should be addressed to: BBC, Pebble Mill Rood, Birmingham B5 7QQ)

Contributors

Unknown:
Norrie Paramor
Introduced By:
Tim Gudgin

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