Aired Sunday April 26, 1:00pm - 1:50pmon BBC One London

The 1981 London Marathon: A Historical First

In March 1981, the very first London Marathon was held with just over 7,000 running the race. Today, over 40,000 take part, making it one of the biggest and best-loved events in the sporting calendar. In this special programme, we look back at that historic first event, reliving the amazing finish to the men's race that ended in a dead heat, all set against the backdrop of how London looked 40 years ago.

Category
Documentary / Special
Date
2020-04-26