Comedian, actor, and writer Eddie Izzard ran an astonishing 27 marathons over the course of 27 days in South Africa. The feat is to honor the 27 years that Nelson Mandela spent in prison before. Oh, and you might actually want to watch the Eddie Iz Running (or Eddie Izzard Marathon Man) specials before you run your mouth off. Which, BTW, would indicate all the times, including the time for the 43rd marathon, which was 5 hours and 30 seconds including the 20 minutes he spent waiting for the film crew to find him. Eddie Izzard reveals political ambitions after running 27 marathons in 27 days. The comedian ran a marathon for every year Nelson Mandela was imprisoned and now he's planning to become an MP Bestknown for his surreal and digressive standup, British comedian and actor Eddie Izzard was born on February 7, 1962, in Aden, Yemen, where his English parents Dorothy Ella, a nurse and midwife, and Harold John Izzard, an accountant worked for British Petroleum. Description: Eddie Izzard's Mandela Marathons follows Eddie Izzard as he pays tribute to Nelson Mandela by attempting to complete 27 marathons across South Africa in just 27 days. More info about this show, news, reviews, cast crew McGuinness met Eddie Izzard in 1989, after Izzard approached McGuinness for a booking at the venue she was running at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. After producing several DVD extras for Izzard, in 2003 he invited Townsend to film one of his shows. Eddie Izzard has been ordered to rest during his attempt to complete 27 marathons in 27 days in South Africa. The charity run one for each year Nelson Mandela was imprisoned is for Sport. Edward John Izzard was born on 7 February 1962 in the Colony of Aden, the younger son of English parents Dorothy Ella and Harold John Michael Izzard. The family name is of French Huguenot origin. His mother was a midwife and nurse, while his father was an accountant who was working in Aden with British Petroleum at the time of Izzard's birth. Description: Eddie Izzard's Mandela Marathons follows Eddie Izzard as he pays tribute to Nelson Mandela by attempting to complete 27 marathons across South Africa in just 27 days. More info about this show, news, reviews, cast crew Comedian Eddie Izzard, 54, finished his gruelling challenge under a giant statue of Nelson Mandela in Johannesburg, South Africa, today and described it as the 'hardest thing he's ever done. Watch videoThe comedian, Eddie Izzard, 51 days to raise money for charity, and in 2015, he ran 27 marathons in 27 days in South Africa, as. Eddie Izzard charity challenge It all comes back to Nelson Mandela try and put something into the world, and leave something positive. The confidence that it has given me, coming out 31. Eddie Izzard, worldfamous transvestite, comedian, and notorious marathon runner, including completing 43 marathons in 51 days for Sport Relief in 2009, is taking on another challenge. The challenge, which ended in Johannesburg, was structured in honor of South African President Nelson Mandela, with the 27 marathons standing for the 27 years Eddie Izzard, Godlike. Eddie Izzard has taken it upon himself to do something extremely difficult and inspirational run 27 marathons in 27 days for the charity Sport Relief. The comedian who once ran 43 marathons. The significance of the number 27 came from the number of years spent in prison by Nelson Mandela. In total Izzard would aim to run more than 700 miles, in temperatures of up to 40 C. Izzard completed his first marathon on 23 February. The Eddie Izzard Story, and whom he first met while she was running a Fringe venue at the Edinburgh. The challenge will take place in South Africa as a tribute to Nelson Mandela. Review; and indeed Stripped Eddie Izzard's whistlestop tour through the history of civilisation, which he has. While running to Bityi Railway Station (where Nelson Mandela left the Eastern Cape for Johannesburg), Eddie Izzard has to deal with bad sunburn from the previous day. Comedian Eddie Izzard has finished his challenge in South Africa, having run a total of 27 marathons in 27 days to raise money for Sport Relief and pay tribute to Nelson Mandela. Eddie Izzard's epic Sport Relief marathon challenge is inspired by the struggles faced by late South African leader Nelson Mandela. The comedian has embarked on 27 marathons in 27 days in South. Plus, Izzard will be travelling along a route specifically surrounding areas significant to Mandela, from his birthplace in Mvezo, through his places of early education, the University of Fort. British comedian, actor and endurance runner Eddie Izzard says he will run 27 marathons in honor of Nelson Mandela, who was jailed 27 years by apartheid governments before. This series follows Eddie Izzard attempting to run 27 marathons in 27 consecutive days across South Africa to commemorate each of the 27 years of Nelson Mandelas incarceration. Eddie brings his humour and humanity to bear on the most difficult and moving of subjects. Eddie Izzard (born ) Eddie Izzard is a British comedian and actor. He is known for his transvestism and he often dresses in women's clothes and wears makeup for his standup shows. Izzard at the Nelson Mandela statue at the governments Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa, after finishing his Sport Relief challenge. Photograph: Amanda SearleComic ReliefPA Eddie. Verified account Protected Tweets @; Suggested users This feature is not available right now. A twopart documentary focusing on Eddies personal journey in homage to Nelson Mandela, during which he planned to run 27 marathons in 27 days in South Africa, to raise money for charity. Meet the Izzards Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story Role. The comedian is planning the challenge to reflect the life of Nelson Mandela who served 27 years in prison in the county. In 2012 Eddie Izzard attempted a similar feat but had to pull out for. In February of 2016, Eddie embarked on an attempt to run 27 marathons in 27 days through South Africa, as a salute to Nelson Mandela who spent 27 years of. 1 Episode 2 Eddie Izzard's Mandela Marathons Episode 2 Description Eddie Izzard s Mandela Marathons follows Eddie Izzard as he pays tribute to Nelson Mandela by attempting to complete 27 marathons across South Africa in just 27 days. Running a marathon is hard, right? Well, standup comedian, actor, activist and nowathlete Eddie Izzard just ran 27 marathons in 27 days. Izzard joins Bill Littlefield to discuss his feat. Izzard met the great man in 2010, at the end of a standup comedy tour in South Africa when he gave his earnings from it 100, 000 to the Nelson Mandela Foundation. Eddie Izzard might be the most fascinating man in showbusiness. What other entertainer can say they have done standup shows in Paris in French and in Berlin in German, and have further plans to. British comedian, actor and endurance runner Eddie Izzard says he will run 27 marathons in honor of Nelson Mandela, who was jailed 27 years by apartheid governments before being released to help. Eddie Izzard has promised to continue his attempt to run 27 marathons in 27 days in honour of Nelson Mandela's time in prison. The comedian was forced to put the South African running challenge on. Last year Eddie Izzard set off across South Africa to run 27 marathons in 27 days, in tribute to the 27 years Nelson Mandela spent in prison. He starts at Mandelas birthplace, Mvezo in the. Eddie Izzard at Nelson Mandela's statue in Pretoria Izzard finishes 27marathon charity run in Pretoria ASPIRING politician Eddie Izzard has not ruled out standing as an MP in Wales when he finally takes the plunge into politics. Comedian Eddie Izzard has been forced to put his latest running challenge, a tribute to Nelson Mandela, on hold. He had hoped to complete 27 marathons in 27 consecutive days, in honour of the 27. We speak to Eddie Izzard live from South Africa as he continues his gruelling mission to conquer 27 marathons in 27 days one for every year Nelson Mandela spent in prison. Eddie Izzard to resume Mandela run Jump to media player Eddie Izzard has promised to continue his attempt to run 27 marathons in 27 days in honour of Nelson Mandela. Comedian Eddie Izzard says he will run 27 marathons in 27 days in honour of Nelson Mandela's 27 years in prison. Eddie Izzard to take on TWENTY SEVEN marathons in Sport Relief tribute to Nelson Mandela. The top comedian will tackle more than 700 miles in South Africa in temperatures of up to 30C without a. Eddie Izzard pushes his body and sense of humour to the limit for Sport Relief taking on an immense challenge travelling to South Africa to run 27 marathons in 27 days to mark the 27 years that his hero Nelson Mandela spent in prison. Actor and comedian Eddie Izzard signs up for an almighty challenge in this twopart documentary, attempting to complete 27 marathons across South Africa in 27 days, each race in commemoration of the 27 years that Nelson Mandela spent incarcerated in prison. Eddie Izzard Verified account @eddieizzard there once was a dude named mandela, he was an oppressed sort of fella, they put him in jail without any bail but he got out 0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Eddie Izzard, the British comedian and actor turned fanatical runner, has pledged to run 27 marathons around South Africa in 27 days in honour of Nelson Mandela's 27 years in prison..