London - Brighton Race (1968)

No title - London - Brighton run. M/S Big Ben showing 7.00. Pan as runners start off from Westminster Bridge. Various shots of runners racing along road. M/S as runner takes a drink from man on pavement, pan to show Bruce Tulloh watching. M/S pan man running along road on his own, he runs past signpost, "Brighton 23 Miles". Various shots people running past camera. Various shots John Tarrant. C/U man looking at wristwatch as second man goes past, he is G. R. Baker. Low angle shot of John Tarrant in the lead as he nears Brighton. C/U board 'Finishing line, Brighton, welcome'. M/S as John Tarrant crosses line and is welcomed by the mayor Alderman Taylor. M/S as Baker crosses the finish line in second place and is also greeted by the mayor. C/U John Tarrant. M/S Tarrant and Baker with their arms around each other. FILM ID:2073.27 FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT http://www.britishpathe.com/