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Live coverage from the opening day of the 119th All England championships in London SW19.
As tradition dictates, Roger Federer begins the defence of his men's singles title on Centre Court, as he looks to snatch a hat-trick of consecutive titles. Coverage of the match continues on BBC1 at 1.40, while BBC2 continues with action from the other courts. Sue Barker presents. (S)
BBCi: digital viewers can view other courts and access information via the handset The great summer of sport: page 25 Why we love ... referee Alan Mills : p 71 Get set for tennis offers: p

Contributors

Unknown:
Roger Federer
Unknown:
Alan Mills

Live coverage of the first day's play from SW19 where, weather permitting, the first round of the singles will be well under way.
At this stage last year, former champion Goran Ivanisevic entered the contest unseeded, but quickly demonstrated his form by dispatching the second seed to fall on the first day, Mikhail Youzhny, in straight sets. Another seeded victim was Germany's Nicolas Kiefer who, after taking the first two sets 6-4, 6-4, succumbed to unseeded Swede Thomas Johansson who won the next three sets 6-4, 6-3, 6-0. In the women's championship, Venus Williams smashed her way into the second round in straight sets against Marie-Gayanay Mikaelian, and fellow American Lindsay Davenport displayed a similar show of strength by defeating Dally Randriantefy 6-2, 6-1.
Introduced by Sue Barker. Commentary by, among others, Matt Chilton, Jimmy Connors, Barry Davies, Celina Hinchcliffe, Hazel Irvine, David Mercer, Rishi Persad, Sam Smith and Bill Threlfall.
BBCi; satellite and cable viewers can select action from up to five extra courts, plus a range of extra features, by pressing the red button on their handset. Freeview viewers can access two additional courts, as well as the latest news. scores and results. For live commentary from Radio 5 Live, news and scores, and three-minute video highlights packages at the end of the day's play, visit [web address removed]
The great summer of sport: p25; Why we love ... referee Alan Mills : p71; Get set for tennis offers: p

Contributors

Unknown:
Goran Ivanisevic
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Mikhail Youzhny
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Nicolas Kiefer
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Thomas Johansson
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Venus Williams
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Marie-Gayanay Mikaelian
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Lindsay Davenport
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Dally Randriantefy
Introduced By:
Sue Barker.
Unknown:
Matt Chilton
Unknown:
Jimmy Connors
Unknown:
Barry Davies
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Celina Hinchcliffe
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David Mercer
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Rishi Persad
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Sam Smith
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Bill Threlfall.
Unknown:
Alan Mills

New series 1/12. The opening first-round match sees BBC presenters Edward Stourton, James Naughtie, Carolyn Quinn and lain Watson of Radio 4's Today programme take on Masters of Wine Stephen Skelton, Jancis Robinson, Jasper Morris and Nick Sowicz. Jeremy Paxman fires the questions.

Contributors

Contestant:
Edward Stourton
Contestant:
James Naughtie
Contestant:
Carolyn Quinn
Contestant:
Iain Watson
Contestant:
Stephen Skelton
Contestant:
Jancis Robinson
Contestant:
Jasper Morris
Contestant:
Nick Sowicz.
Presenter:
Jeremy Paxman
Director:
Tracey Rooney
Producer:
Irene Daniels

Guest host Alexander Armstrong joins Paul Merton and Ian Hislop , with game panellists Germaine Greer and Les Dennis poking fun at news and news-makers. Director Paul Wheeler ; Producer Rebecca Papworth

Contributors

Unknown:
Alexander Armstrong
Unknown:
Paul Merton
Unknown:
Ian Hislop
Unknown:
Germaine Greer
Director:
Paul Wheeler
Producer:
Rebecca Papworth

Highlights from the first day's play at the All England Club, including Roger Federer 's first-round defence of his singles title. With John Inverdale. Producer Richard Carr : Editor Ron Chakraborty
Repeated tomorrow at 10.30am

Contributors

Unknown:
Roger Federer
Unknown:
John Inverdale.
Producer:
Richard Carr
Editor:
Ron Chakraborty

Victoria Coren meets with John Humphrys and representatives from the Queen's English Society and the Apostrophe Protection Society as she looks at those taking a zero tolerance approach to grammar. Director John Holdsworth ; Exec producer David Okuefuna

Contributors

Unknown:
Victoria Coren
Unknown:
John Humphrys
Director:
John Holdsworth
Producer:
David Okuefuna

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Venice, Milan, Rome, Puglia and Sicily. 748678 5.00 Mediterranean Cookery: Italy Authentic Italian dishes including the famous Sicilian caponata.
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