Izzard plans 27 'Mandela' marathons

British comedian, actor and endurance runner Eddie Izzard has said he will run 27 marathons in honour of Nelson Mandela, who was jailed for 27 years by apartheid governments before being released to help usher in South Africa’s democracy.

Izzard spoke of his plan on the sidelines of a reception for donors at Mr Mandela’s foundation and archives in Johannesburg.