BBC Election Night

Cliff Michelmore reports as the polls close.

22:25-05:30. The results of the 1970 general election nationwide as they are declared. The fastest, fullest Results Service in colour with the only instant display by computer of Votes... Flashes... Analysis... Party Totals Predictions Cliff Michelmore leads the BBC's team of 14 commentators in Election Studio One in London Robin Day interviews the people who will make news tonight.

06:00-09:00. The fullest service of News ... Comment ... Analysis on the returns so far and Computer Prediction of the results to come. Introduced by Michael Barratt with David Butler, Robert McKenzie, Alan Watson, Harold Webb. News of all Overnight Results Area by Area.

09:00-14:25. Votes... Flashes... Analysis... Party Totals... Predictions by computer. Cliff Michelmore leads the BBC's team of 14 commentators in Election Studio One in London Robin Day interviews today's newsmakers. Outside Broadcasts at 12 of today's crucial counts, including Northern Ireland; following the party leaders; talking to voters throughout the country at 12.55 and 1.55 Local News and Comment from the 11 Area Newsrooms.

17:15-17:50. Cliff Michelmore and the Election Studio One team with summaries and analysis including at 5.35-5.45. News of all Today's Results Area by Area.

20:00-20:50. A round-up of the day's events and a last look at the results, the campaign, and the main contenders with Cliff Michelmore and Robin Day. Introduced by Kenneth Allsop.