at 1.45 Sports Desk

at 2.45, 3.45 Sports Desk

with David Symonds at 4.45, 5.45 Sports Desk

by the Labour Party

at 6.45 Sports Desk

Presented by Mike Ingham
The League Cup has reached the quarter-final stage and some surprise names still left include WATFORD, who beat NOTTINGHAM FOREST and SOUTHAMPTON in previous rounds.
In the fifth round they entertain COVENTRY, while BIRMINGHAM travel to play the favourites, LIVERPOOL. It's derby day in London with WEST HAM home to SPURS.
Exclusive live second-half commentary on one of tonight's games and news of all the others.
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Martin Dale invites you to join the audience at the BBC Variety Club in Manchester for an hour's cabaret starring
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George Roper Jacqui Scott and resident music man Chester Harriott and the VARIETY CLUB SHOWBAND conducted by BRIAN FITZGERALD
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