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.
Gabby Logan
will present the live coverage of the 2025 on the BBC.
She will anchor the broadcast, providing seamless transitions between race updates, interviews and expert analysis.
Having previously covered for on , from August 2025 she will in rotation with and .
Gabby started presenting for in 2017, and has gone on to cover the , and .
She was part of the Beeb's presenting team for , and also covers football on Video.
Andrew Cotter
will bring his extensive experience as a broadcaster to the commentary team.
He is tasked with delivering clear, insightful narration of ’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 , , , and .
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 enriches the broadcast with valuable context and expert insight.
He first started commentating on in 1995, before joining 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 since Sydney 2000.
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.
adds authenticity and inspiration, connecting viewers to the athletes’ experiences.
She has won both the and New York Marathon three times, as well as the the Chicago Marathon in 2002.
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 .
Tasked with capturing the race's atmosphere and conducting interviews with runners, volunteers and spectators, the on-course reporters are:
- Sarah Mulkerrins
