Introduced by Desmond Lynam
2.0 International Motor Racing: The French Grand Prix
Two thrilling races at Monaco and Spain, won by Gilles Villeneuve in his Ferrari, have changed the shape of the World Championship table. Although Carlos Reutemann still leads, the chasing group of four are all in superb form.
Championship table
Today's race, on the fast Dijon track, should again be very close and exciting. Commentators MURRAY WALKER and JAMES HUNT
2.20* Cricket: The John Player League
With such a heavy cricket season, both injuries and Test calls will take their toll on the counties, and as we move towards the second half of the John Player League it will be the younger players who are called upon to prove their worth in one of the most exacting cricket competitions. The ability to score quickly is vital, and today's featured teams include some of the most prodigious hitters of the ball in the league.
Commentators CHRISTOPHER MARTIN-JENKINS and PETER WALKER
2.55* International Athletics: The European Cup Semi-finals from Helsinki and Meadowbank
A very important day for Britain's men and women as they attempt to qualify for the final in Zagreb in August.
In Helsinki Sebastian Coe is in action in the 800 metres and every point will be vital. The result could well depend on the last event - the 4 x 400 metres relay.
In Edinburgh the overall strength of Britain's girls should be enough to see them safely through.
Commentators:
Helsinki DAVID COLEMAN and RON PICKERING
Meadowbank STUART STOREY and BARRY DAVIES
* The above times indicate only the first of several transmissions
Television presentation:
Motor Racing FRENCH TV SERVICE
Athletics - Helsinki FINNISH TV SERVICE and Meadowbank JOHN SHREWSBURY Cricket BOB DUNCAN and HUW JONES
Grandstand produced by JIM RESIDE
Edited by HAROLD ANDERSON