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Lateral with Tom Scott

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The Marathon Mix-Up: Names, Characters, and Costumes

This chapter humorously examines a mishap from the 2024 London Marathon where runners' names on shirts led to playful misidentifications. The speakers delve into the intersection of reality and fiction, discussing how actors from 'EastEnders' participating in the marathon blurred the lines between their characters and real-life interactions. Through light-hearted banter, they highlight the absurdities of marathon culture and the engage-ment it fosters between spectators and runners.

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