Vernon Kay wiped away tears as he completed the final day of his 115 mile Ultramarathon challenge – raising more than £4million for Children In Need.
The TV presenter, 49, was greeted by his mum Gladys and dad Norman at Toughsheet Community Stadium in Bolton as they wrapped their arms around him.
Vernon was welcomed into the stadium by roaring cheers from crowds, as the moment was recorded live for Zoe Ball’s BBC radio show.
The father-of-two soon spotted his
Doctor Who drew in 4million viewers on Sunday as David Tennant made his shocking return and Jodie Whittaker bowed out from the role after five years.
The much-anticipated episode, titled The Power of the Doctor, pulled in 3.6million average viewers with a peak of 4million, according to new overnight ratings.
Jodie’s last hurrah as the Time Lord proved more popular than the New Year’s special, which racked up just 3.2million average viewers with a peak of 3.4million.
Ratings: Doctor Who
