Eddie Izzard has completed his challenge in South Africa to run 27 marathons in 27 days for Sport Relief.

The 54-year-old had needed to run a double marathon in the scorching heat today, finishing beneath a giant statue of Nelson Mandela in Johannesburg.

Izzard attempted a similar feat in South Africa in 2012 but had to pull out for health reasons.

It has been confirmed the comedian's endurance feat had raised more than £1.35m for the charity appeal.

Izzard told reporters "It's been the hardest thing I've ever done, thank you to everyone who has donated - don't do this at home."

And he's delighted it's finally all over.

The comedian is running more than 700 miles across South Africa to honor Nelson Mandela. https://t.co/zNUYTovazz pic.twitter.com/dCWKRL79Yw

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