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With a string of American hits, such as ' Mandy' and ' It's a Miracle ', and a cluster of top awards to his credit, BARRY MANILOW made his first British concert appearance at the end of last year.
David Hamilton talks to this highly talented singer/songwriter, and illustrates with music his early life and career. Producer STUART HOBDAY

Contributors

Unknown:
Barry Manilow
Talks:
David Hamilton
Producer:
Stuart Hobday

with Jim Rosenthal
Racing Special
Commentaries on the afternoon's top races from two meetings. Epsom:
2.30 £4.000 Cicero Handicap (1 1/2m)
3.5 £3,000 Bridget Handicap (1 1/2m)
3.35 £10,000 Moet and Chandon Silver Magnum (1 1/2 m)
Commentator ROBIN GRAY Newcastle
3.20 £10,000 Top Rank Club Handicap (6f)
3.50 £14,000 Virginia Stakes (15m). Commentator DEREK THOMPSON
Plus results throughout the afternoon, with a full classified check at 5.40*
1.30; 2.0; 2.35; 3.0; 4.0 International
Athletics
A look back by ALAN PARRY at the second World Cup, plus news from NORMAN CUDDEFORD at Crystal Palace on the England men's match with Poland and Switzerland.
Plus Show Jumping: the final day of the Hickstead Derby International meeting; Cricket: news of the day's Schweppes County Championship matches;
and Tennis: the US Open at Flushing Meadow.
Timetabte:
1.30 News/Prospects
2.0 Athletics/Cricket
2.25 Epsom Racing
2.35 Cricket/Athletics
3.0 Epsom Racing/Athletics
3.15 Newcastle Racing
3.30 Epsom Racing
3.45 Newcastle Racing
4.0 Athletics/Cricket/
Racing
5.0 Round-up
5.30 Motor Sport
5.40 Classified Racing/
Cricket
Events may alter timings
A Radio Sport and OB production

Contributors

Unknown:
Jim Rosenthal
Unknown:
Cicero Handi
Unknown:
Bridget Handi
Commentator:
Robjn Gray
Commentator:
Derek Thompson
Unknown:
Alan Parry

starring Colm C.T. Wilkinson, Nicky Croydon and Neil Fitzwilliam
Book, music and lyrics by Jeffrey Shankley
With orchestrations by Anthony Bowles
Chorus and orchestra conducted by Anthony Bowles
Produced at the Radiophonic Workshop by Paddy Kingsland
(Revised repeat)

Contributors

Performer:
Colm C.T. Wilkinson
Performer:
Nicky Croydon
Performer:
Neil Fitzwilliam
Book, music and lyrics:
Jeffrey Shankley
Orchestrations/Chorus and orchestra conducted by:
Anthony Bowles
Producer:
Paddy Kingsland

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