The United States-style continuous broadcast raised £1.25 million, and was considered such a success that a 27-hour marathon was broadcast across the entire network over 29 and 30 May 1988 (a Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday), involving participation and input from all of the regional broadcasters around the country.
The United States-style continuous broadcast raised £1.25 million, resulting in a 27-hour marathon being broadcasted across the entire network on May 29th and 30th, 1988 (a Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday), with participation from all of the regional broadcasters throughout the country.