'Emmerdale' actor breaks marathon record

Emmerdale star Tony Audenshaw celebrated a double triumph after taking part in the London Marathon yesterday.

The actor, who plays businessman Bob Hope on the Yorkshire-based drama, broke a world record for the fastest ever runner to complete the race while dressed as a baby.

His time of 3 hours and 13 minutes also made him the first celebrity to cross the finish line this year.

Speaking to reporters afterwards, Audenshaw joked: "You can forget about the 100m record, this is the record people are interested in - the world's fastest baby in a marathon."

He added: "It means everything to me. It's great to be the fastest celebrity and also to break a Guinness World Record."

Other soap stars who took part in yesterday's marathon included former Hollyoaks actor Ricky Whittle.