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Scotsman
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
London Marathon 2025: how to watch it on TV?
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Watch the London Marathon from the comfort of your own home 🏃♂️ Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... London Marathon will be live on TV in 2025. The BBC will once again be covering it. But how can you watch it at home? Thousands of runners will be taking to the streets of the capital for the London Marathon. From top level athletes to ordinary people doing it for charity. Spectators can go along in person to cheer the runners on once again. However if you can't go and watch in the flesh, you can still follow along from the comfort of your own home. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The road closures for the London Marathon have been confirmed. Find out more here. But how can you watch the 2025 marathon? Here's all you need to know: Is the London Marathon 2025 on TV? London Marathon 2025 | AFP via Getty Images The BBC will once again be providing live coverage of the event this year, it has been confirmed. The broadcaster will be showing it on BBC One and iPlayer today (April 27). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad You can also listen along throughout the day on BBC Sounds and BBC Radio London. There is also the Coach to 5K podcast as part of the Beeb's coverage. What time is the London Marathon on TV? You can watch the London Marathon from 8.30am today on BBC iPlayer and BBC One. The TV coverage will start at 10am, according to Radio Times . It will be live until 2pm on the BBC's main TV channel, giving viewers four hours of coverage of the marathon. Who is the presenter this year? A familiar face will be hosting the Beeb's live coverage of the London Marathon - with Gabby Logan on presenting duty. She is set to be part of the new Match of the Day presenting team later in the year. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Commentary is from Andrew Cotter, Steve Cram, Paula Radcliffe and Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, while Abby Cook, JJ Chalmers, Jeanette Kwakye and Sarah Mulkerrins will all be reporting from the 26.2-mile route. Have you got a story you want to share with our readers? You can now send it to us online via YourWorld at . It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
Scottish Sun
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
London Marathon 2025 commentators: Who is providing coverage for the BBC this year?
THE 2025 London Marathon is projected to be the biggest ever, with a whopping 56,000 runners expected to take part. Here we take a look at the BBC's team commentary team, who will be guiding us through the 26.2-mile course on Sunday April 27, 2025. 6 The London Marathon course winds through a great many of our capital's landmarks, including Tower Bridge Credit: Alamy 6 Gabby Logan will be fronting the BBC's coverage of the historic event Credit: Alamy Gabby Logan Gabby Logan will present the live coverage of the London Marathon 2025 on the BBC. She will anchor the broadcast, providing seamless transitions between race updates, interviews and expert analysis. Having previously covered for Gary Lineker on Match of the Day, from August 2025 she will present the programme regularly in rotation with Kelly Cates and Mark Chapman. Gabby started presenting for BBC sport in 2017, and has gone on to cover the Olympics, Commonwealth Games and World Athletics Championships. She was part of the Beeb's presenting team for Euro 2024, and also covers Champions League football on Amazon Prime Video. Andrew Cotter 6 Andrew Cotter is the BBC's lead commentator for the London Marathon Credit: Getty Andrew Cotter will bring his extensive experience as a sports broadcaster to the London Marathon commentary team. He is tasked with delivering clear, insightful narration of the race's progress, highlighting key moments and athlete performances. His ability to blend technical detail with engaging storytelling makes the coverage accessible to all viewers. Andrew is known for covering a variety of sports for the BBC, including the Boat Race, golf, rugby union, tennis and athletics. Steve Cram 6 Steve Cram is the BBC's expert analyst for the London Marathon Credit: Getty Steve Cram, a former world champion middle-distance runner, will provide expert analysis on race tactics and form of the runners competing. Breaking down the strategies of elite runners, he will try to help viewers understand the physical demands of the marathon. Steve's deep knowledge of athletics enriches the broadcast with valuable context and expert insight. He first started commentating on Eurosport in 1995, before joining Channel 4 the following year. Steve then landed the role of chief athletics commentator at the BBC in 1998. He has co-presented both the Summer and Winter Olympics since Sydney 2000. Paula Radcliffe 6 Paula Radcliffe is the BBC's marathon specialist commentator Credit: PA Paula Radcliffe, the women's marathon world record holder, will be offering a unique perspective based on her elite running career. She will share personal insights into the challenges of the London Marathon course and race-day conditions. Paula's commentary adds authenticity and inspiration, connecting viewers to the athletes' experiences. She has won both the London Marathon and New York Marathon three times, as well as the the Chicago Marathon in 2002. Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson 6 Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson will provide specialist commentary Credit: The Mega Agency Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson provides specialist commentary, focusing especially on the wheelchair races. Her distinguished Paralympic career gives her a deep understanding of the athletes' skills and challenges. Tanni's contributions highlight the inclusivity and competitive spirit of the marathon event. On-course reporters Members of the commentary team will also report live from various points along the marathon route. Tasked with capturing the race's atmosphere and conducting interviews with runners, volunteers and spectators, the on-course reporters are:
The Irish Sun
27-04-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
London Marathon 2025 commentators: Who is providing coverage for the BBC this year?
THE 2025 London Marathon is projected to be the biggest ever, with a whopping 56,000 runners expected to take part. Here we take a look at the BBC's team commentary team, who will be guiding us through the on Sunday April 27, 2025. Advertisement 6 The London Marathon course winds through a great many of our capital's landmarks, including Tower Bridge Credit: Alamy 6 Gabby Logan will be fronting the BBC's coverage of the historic event Credit: Alamy Gabby Logan She will anchor the broadcast, providing seamless transitions between race updates, interviews and expert analysis. Having previously covered for , from August 2025 she will present the programme regularly in rotation with and . Gabby started presenting for Advertisement more on the london marathon She was part of the Beeb's presenting team for Euro 2024, and also covers Champions League football on Amazon Prime Video. Andrew Cotter 6 Andrew Cotter is the BBC's lead commentator for the London Marathon Credit: Getty Andrew Cotter will bring his extensive experience as a sports broadcaster to the London Marathon commentary team. He is tasked with delivering clear, insightful narration of the race's progress, highlighting key moments and athlete performances. Advertisement His ability to blend technical detail with engaging storytelling makes the coverage accessible to all viewers. Most read in Sport Live Blog Andrew is known for covering a variety of sports for the BBC, including the Boat Race, golf , rugby union , tennis and athletics . Steve Cram 6 Steve Cram is the BBC's expert analyst for the London Marathon Credit: Getty Steve Cram, a former world champion middle-distance runner, will provide expert analysis on race tactics and form of the runners competing. Advertisement Breaking down the strategies of elite runners, he will try to help viewers understand the physical demands of the marathon. Steve's deep knowledge of athletics enriches the broadcast with valuable context and expert insight. He first started commentating on Channel 4 the following year. Steve then landed the role of chief athletics commentator at the BBC in 1998. Advertisement He has co-presented both the Summer and Winter Olympics since Sydney 2000. Paula Radcliffe 6 Paula Radcliffe is the BBC's marathon specialist commentator Credit: PA Paula Radcliffe, the women's marathon world record holder, will be offering a unique perspective based on her elite running career. She will share personal insights into the challenges of the London Marathon course and race-day conditions. Advertisement Paula's commentary adds authenticity and inspiration, connecting viewers to the athletes' experiences. She has won both the London Marathon and New York Marathon three times, as well as the the Chicago Marathon in 2002. Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson 6 Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson will provide specialist commentary Credit: The Mega Agency Advertisement Her distinguished Paralympic career gives her a deep understanding of the athletes' skills and challenges. Tanni's contributions highlight the inclusivity and competitive spirit of the marathon event. On-course reporters Members of the commentary team will also report live from various Tasked with capturing the race's atmosphere and conducting interviews with runners, volunteers and spectators, the on-course reporters are: Advertisement Abby Cook Jeanette Kwakye Sarah Mulkerrins
The Sun
27-04-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
London Marathon 2025 commentators: Who is providing coverage for the BBC this year?
THE 2025 London Marathon is projected to be the biggest ever, with a whopping 56,000 runners expected to take part. Here we take a look at the BBC's team commentary team, who will be guiding us through the 26.2-mile course on Sunday April 27, 2025. 6 Gabby Logan Gabby Logan will present the live coverage of the London Marathon 2025 on the BBC. She will anchor the broadcast, providing seamless transitions between race updates, interviews and expert analysis. Gabby started presenting for BBC sport in 2017, and has gone on to cover the Olympics, Commonwealth Games and World Athletics Championships. She was part of the Beeb's presenting team for Euro 2024, and also covers Champions League football on Amazon Prime Video. Andrew Cotter 6 Andrew Cotter will bring his extensive experience as a sports broadcaster to the London Marathon commentary team. He is tasked with delivering clear, insightful narration of the race 's progress, highlighting key moments and athlete performances. His ability to blend technical detail with engaging storytelling makes the coverage accessible to all viewers. Andrew is known for covering a variety of sports for the BBC, including the Boat Race, golf, rugby union, tennis and athletics. Steve Cram 6 Steve Cram, a former world champion middle-distance runner, will provide expert analysis on race tactics and form of the runners competing. Breaking down the strategies of elite runners, he will try to help viewers understand the physical demands of the marathon. Steve's deep knowledge of athletics enriches the broadcast with valuable context and expert insight. He first started commentating on Eurosport in 1995, before joining Channel 4 the following year. Steve then landed the role of chief athletics commentator at the BBC in 1998. He has co-presented both the Summer and Winter Olympics since Sydney 2000. Paula Radcliffe Paula Radcliffe, the women's marathon world record holder, will be offering a unique perspective based on her elite running career. She will share personal insights into the challenges of the London Marathon course and race-day conditions. Paula's commentary adds authenticity and inspiration, connecting viewers to the athletes' experiences. She has won both the London Marathon and New York Marathon three times, as well as the the Chicago Marathon in 2002. Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson provides specialist commentary, focusing especially on the wheelchair races. Her distinguished Paralympic career gives her a deep understanding of the athletes' skills and challenges. Tanni's contributions highlight the inclusivity and competitive spirit of the marathon event. On-course reporters points along the marathon route. Tasked with capturing the race's atmosphere and conducting interviews with runners, volunteers and spectators, the on-course reporters are:
Scotsman
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
London Marathon 2025: how to watch it on TV?
Watch the London Marathon from the comfort of your own home 🏃♂️ Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... London Marathon will be live on TV in 2025. The BBC will once again be covering it. But how can you watch it at home? Thousands of runners will be taking to the streets of the capital for the London Marathon. From top level athletes to ordinary people doing it for charity. Spectators can go along in person to cheer the runners on once again. However if you can't go and watch in the flesh, you can still follow along from the comfort of your own home. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The road closures for the London Marathon have been confirmed. Find out more here. But how can you watch the 2025 marathon? Here's all you need to know: Is the London Marathon 2025 on TV? London Marathon 2025 | AFP via Getty Images The BBC will once again be providing live coverage of the event this year, it has been confirmed. The broadcaster will be showing it on BBC One and iPlayer today (April 27). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad You can also listen along throughout the day on BBC Sounds and BBC Radio London. There is also the Coach to 5K podcast as part of the Beeb's coverage. What time is the London Marathon on TV? You can watch the London Marathon from 8.30am today on BBC iPlayer and BBC One. The TV coverage will start at 10am, according to Radio Times . It will be live until 2pm on the BBC's main TV channel, giving viewers four hours of coverage of the marathon. Who is the presenter this year? A familiar face will be hosting the Beeb's live coverage of the London Marathon - with Gabby Logan on presenting duty. She is set to be part of the new Match of the Day presenting team later in the year. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Commentary is from Andrew Cotter, Steve Cram, Paula Radcliffe and Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, while Abby Cook, JJ Chalmers, Jeanette Kwakye and Sarah Mulkerrins will all be reporting from the 26.2-mile route.
