Starting at noon on September 11th 2021 Mark Thompson (broadcaster and author) will be attempting to break the Guinness World Record for Longest Marathon Lecture, which at present stands at 139 hr 42 min 56 sec. Mark will need to be lecturing for around 140 hours to do this! As a proud Ambassador for Barnardo's, Mark will be using this event to raise much needed funds for them.

To be successful, Mark must have an audience member present at all times while lecturing - day and night! By signing up as an audience member for this session you will get to be part of the official Guinness World Record attempt!

During the session there will be a 5 minute break where you can stretch your legs (Mark is also allowed small, strictly controlled breaks). If you need to leave the auditorium at other times then please advise one of the stewards before doing so, as we have to ensure that there is always at least one audience member present.

Nearer to this session we will send you an information pack so that you know what to expect from taking part in this amazing event.

We look forward to seeing you there, in the meantime you can donate to Mark's Barnardo's fundraiser here https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/mtworldrecordlecture.