John Inverdale introduces coverage of the opening round of the Open championship from Royal Birkdale in Southport,
Lancashire. With commentary by lain Carter. Mark Pougatch , John Murray , Clare Balding ,
Russell Fuller and Conor McNamara. and expert comment from former players, including Jay Townsend Bernard Gallacher and Mark Roe.
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Contributors

Introduces:: John Inverdale
Commentary By:: Lain Carter.
Commentary By:: Mark Pougatch
Commentary By:: John Murray
Commentary By:: Clare Balding
Commentary By:: Russell Fuller
Commentary By:: Conor McNamara.
Unknown:: Jay Townsend
Unknown:: Bernard Gallacher
Unknown:: Mark Roe.

Source: Radio Times

15:00

Tour de France

Radio 5

Thu 17^th Jul 2008, 15:00 on Radio 5

Commentary on the end of the 12th stage between Lavelanet and Narbonne

Source: Radio Times

19:00

5 Live Sport

Radio 5

Thu 17^th Jul 2008, 19:00 on Radio 5

Arlo White looks at the day's main sporting stories, reviews the first day of the Open championship at Royal Birkdale and presents the latest from the 12th stage of the Tour de France. And from 8.00 Darren Gouqh 's Cricket Show, in which the former England player looks towards tomorrow's Second Test between England and South Africa.