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- Day 1 Land's End to Plymouth May 19
- Day 2 Plymouth to Exeter May 20
- Day 3 Exeter to Taunton May 21
- Day 4 Taunton to Bristol May 22
- Day 5 Bristol to Cheltenham May 23
- Day 6 Gloucester to Worcester May 24
- Day 7 Worcester to Cardiff May 25
- Day 8 Cardiff to Swansea May 26
- Day 9 Swansea to Aberystwyth May 27
- Day 10 Aberystwyth to Bangor May 28
- Day 11 Beaumaris to Chester May 29
- Day 12 Chester to Stoke-on-Trent May 30
- Day 13 Stoke-on-Trent to Bolton May 31
- Day 14 Bolton to Liverpool June 1
- Day 15 Liverpool to Castletown June 2
- Day 16 Belfast to Portrush June 3
- Day 17 Carrick-a-Rede to Londonderry June 4
- Day 18 Londonderry to Newry June 5
- Day 19 Dublin to Belfast June 6
- Day 20 Newcastle to Moorfields June 7
- Day 21 Stranraer to Glasgow June 8
- Day 22 Glasgow to Inverness June 9
- Day 23 Kirkwall to Lerwick June 10
- Day 24 Stornoway to Aberdeen June 11
- Day 25 Aberdeen to Dundee June 12
- Day 26 St Andrews to Edinburgh June 13
- Day 27 Edinburgh to Alnwick June 14
- Day 28 Alnwick to Newcastle upon Tyne June 15
- Day 29 Gateshead to Durham June 16
- Day 30 Durham to Middlesbrough June 17
- Day 31 Middlesbrough to Hull June 18
- Day 32 Hull to York June 19
- Day 33 York to Carlisle June 20
- Day 34 Dumfries to Bowness-on-Windermere June 21
- Day 35 Kendal to Blackpool June 22
- Day 36 Lytham St Anne's to Manchester June 23
- Day 37 Salford to Leeds June 24
- Day 38 Leeds to Sheffield June 25
- Day 39 Sheffield to Cleethorpes June 26
- Day 40 Grimsby to Lincoln June 27
- Day 41 Lincoln to Nottingham June 28
- Day 42 Nottingham to Derby June 29
- Day 43 Derby to Birmingham June 30
- Day 44 Birmingham to Coventry July 1
- Day 45 Coventry to Leicester July 2
- Day 46 Leicester to Peterborough July 3
- Day 47 Peterborough to Norwich July 4
- Day 48 Norwich to Ipswich July 5
- Day 49 Ipswich to Chelmsford July 6
- Day 50 Chelmsford to Cambridge July 7
- Day 51 Cambridge to Luton July 8
- Day 52 Luton to Oxford July 9
- Day 53 Oxford to Reading July 10
- Day 54 Reading to Salisbury July 11
- Day 55 Salisbury to Weymouth July 12
- Day 56 Portland Bill to Bournemouth July 13
- Day 57 Bournemouth to Southampton July 14
- Day 58 Southampton to Portsmouth July 15
- Day 59 Portsmouth to Brighton July 16
- Day 60 Brighton to Hastings July 17
- Day 61 Hastings to Dover July 18
- Day 62 Deal to Maidstone July 19
- Day 63 Maidstone to Guildford July 20
- Day 64 Greenwich to Waltham Forest July 21
- Day 65 Redbridge to Bexley July 22
- Day 66 Lewisham to Wandsworth July 23
- Day 67 Kingston to Ealing July 24
- Day 68 Harrow to Haringey July 25
- Day 69 Camden to Westminster July 26
- Day 70 Hampton Court to Olympic Stadium July 27
70 days; 70 routes
- Day 1 Land's End to Plymouth
- Day 2 Plymouth to Exeter
- Day 3 Exeter to Taunton
- Day 4 Taunton to Bristol
- Day 5 Bristol to Cheltenham
- Day 6 Gloucester to Worcester
- Day 7 Worcester to Cardiff
- Day 8 Cardiff to Swansea
- Day 9 Swansea to Aberystwyth
- Day 10 Aberystwyth to Bangor
- Day 11 Beaumaris to Chester
- Day 12 Chester to Stoke-on-Trent
- Day 13 Stoke-on-Trent to Bolton
- Day 14 Bolton to Liverpool
- Day 15 Liverpool to Castletown
- Day 16 Belfast to Portrush
- Day 17 Carrick-a-Rede to Londonderry
- Day 18 Londonderry to Newry
- Day 19 Dublin to Belfast
- Day 20 Newcastle to Moorfields
- Day 21 Stranraer to Glasgow
- Day 22 Glasgow to Inverness
- Day 23 Kirkwall to Lerwick
- Day 24 Stornoway to Aberdeen
- Day 25 Aberdeen to Dundee
- Day 26 St Andrews to Edinburgh
- Day 27 Edinburgh to Alnwick
- Day 28 Alnwick to Newcastle upon Tyne
- Day 29 Gateshead to Durham
- Day 30 Durham to Middlesbrough
- Day 31 Middlesbrough to Hull
- Day 32 Hull to York
- Day 33 York to Carlisle
- Day 34 Dumfries to Bowness-on-Windermere
- Day 35 Kendal to Blackpool
- Day 36 Lytham St Anne's to Manchester
- Day 37 Salford to Leeds
- Day 38 Leeds to Sheffield
- Day 39 Sheffield to Cleethorpes
- Day 40 Grimsby to Lincoln
- Day 41 Lincoln to Nottingham
- Day 42 Nottingham to Derby
- Day 43 Derby to Birmingham
- Day 44 Birmingham to Coventry
- Day 45 Coventry to Leicester
- Day 46 Leicester to Peterborough
- Day 47 Peterborough to Norwich
- Day 48 Norwich to Ipswich
- Day 49 Ipswich to Chelmsford
- Day 50 Chelmsford to Cambridge
- Day 51 Cambridge to Luton
- Day 52 Luton to Oxford
- Day 53 Oxford to Reading
- Day 54 Reading to Salisbury
- Day 55 Salisbury to Weymouth
- Day 56 Portland Bill to Bournemouth
- Day 57 Bournemouth to Southampton
- Day 58 Southampton to Portsmouth
- Day 59 Portsmouth to Brighton
- Day 60 Brighton to Hastings
- Day 61 Hastings to Dover
- Day 62 Deal to Maidstone
- Day 63 Maidstone to Guildford
- Day 64 Greenwich to Waltham Forest
- Day 65 Redbridge to Bexley
- Day 66 Lewisham to Wandsworth
- Day 67 Kingston to Ealing
- Day 68 Harrow to Haringey
- Day 69 Camden to Westminster
- Day 70 Hampton Court to Olympic Stadium
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- Headstone Gardens
- Headstone Drive
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- High Street
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- George Gange Way A409
- Station Road A409
- Peterborough Road
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- Sudbury Hill A4005
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Brent
- Harrow Road A4005
- Harrow Road A404
- High Road A404
- Wembley Hill Road A479
- South Way
- Gantree Walkway
- Lower Tier Gantree
- Olympic Way
- Fulton Road
- Empire Way A479
- Wembley Park Drive A4089
- Bridge Road A4089
- Forty Lane A4088
- Tudor Gardens B454
- Church Lane B454
- Kingsbury Road A4006
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Barnet
- Kingsbury Road A4006
- The Hyde A5
- Herbert Road A504
- Wilberforce Road A504
- Station Road A504
- The Burroughs A504
- Middlesex University Forecourt
- The Burroughs
- Church Road A504
- Finchley Lane A504
- Hendon Lane A504
- Hendon Lane A5000
- Regent's Park Road A598
- Ballards Lane A598
- High Road A1000
- Friern Barnet Lane B550
- Friern Barnet Road A1003
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Enfield
- Friern Barnet Road A1003
- Brunswick Park Road
- Waterfall Road A1003
- The Green
- High Street A1004
- Southgate College
- High Street A1004
- The Bourne A111
- Bourne Hill A111
- Green Lanes A105
- Ridge Avenue A105
- Church Street B154
- The Broadway / Fore St A1010
- Fore Street A1010
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Haringey
- Fore Street A1010
- High Road A1010
- Bruce Grove A10
- Lordship Lane A109
- High Road A105
- Turnpike Lane A504
- High Street A504
- Priory Road A504
- Alexandra Palace Way
- Alexandra Palace Celebration Stage
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Good morning to all you torch fans. Can you believe it's day 68? Yes, we are almost at the end of Olympic flame's journey around the UK ahead of what looks like will be a spectacular opening ceremony at the Olympic Stadium on Friday.
Back to today, it's going to be a hot, sticky and extremely busy one.
Temperatures in the capital are due to peak at 31C as sporting icons and a Harry Potter hero are among the torchbearers carrying the flame around north London, dropping in at Wembley Stadium.
Keeping the commentary flame alight this morning are Jane Mower and Chris Charles.
If you are out following the torch relay then remember to tweet us and visit our Facebook page to keep us up to date with all the action our there on the street.
0919: Joanna Hyams was due to carry the flame across the bridge and moat at Headstone Manor - stopping for a photo call. The 28-year-old is involved with a charity which provides food for the homeless in London and raises money for riot victims and injured soldiers. She recently spent a month in a home for children with special needs in Sri Lanka.
0925: And here she is - a big cheer from the crowd for the first torchbearer of the day who is choosing a sedate pace for her moment.
0926: She passes the flame to Zheng Zhang, 28, - a wheelchair user who has flown in from Beijing.
Anuj Dattani tweets "Never seen Harrow so busy #torchrelay"
Looks like BBC London reporter Anna O'Neill has hitched a ride on the media vehicle.
She tweets: "Made it onto the #OlympicTorch truck with the #bbctorchcam at Harrow Museum. Phew!"
0933: Taking over now is teenager Tyrone McLean-Bell who helps look after his younger brother who has special needs. The 16-year-old juggles his schoolwork with bathing, changing and feeding his sibling.
0935: There are packed scenes on the streets of Harrow as the mercury creeps up - let's hope those torchbearers keep their fluids up today.
0940: With a double kiss on the cheek from torchbearer Surinder, off goes Louise Oates, from Hendon. She has had a traumatic few years which have seen her brother die from meningitis on his 21st birthday and her only child diagnosed with leukaemia. The 35-year-old has since raised more than £35,000 for the Meningitis Foundation & Children with Leukaemia charities.
0942: Fifteen-year-old Saskia Campbell raised almost £2,000 for automotive industry charity BEN by doing a 50km cycle challenge as a way of saying thank you to them for looking after her great-grandmother.
0944: A quick leg and Gabrielle Jupp, 14, takes over. She is a talented young gymnast from Hendon, north-west London, who recently represented Team GB in the Women's Artistic Gymnastics European Championships.
0948: So the sun has finally come out to play with torch once again but will this fine weather continue for the Olympic Games opening ceremony? Find out if the weather will hold for Friday.
0958: "He's got the whole world in his hands" is being sung as Failsal Sultan comes to the end of his stint and hands over to Graham Kennedy, 56. He has raised more than £700,000 to assist those with Ataxia, a rare neurological disorder which two of his children have.
1000: Wow. Latest figures from London 2012 organisers estimate 12.5 million people to date have turned out to watch the torch relay since it started in Land's End on 19 May.
1002: Taking up a strong stance is Jai Padhiar - a talented runner who won 800m gold at the 2010 Brent Championship. The 16-year-old also pounds the streets for various charities, raising tens of thousands of pounds.
1005: Holding the flame aloft is Joe Howorth, 18, a talented all-round sportsman from Wokingham, Berks, who has his sights set on becoming a sports scientist.
1007: A high-five to Tom Howorth, 14, - could be brothers or maybe cousins. Tom is a keen cricketer from Wokingham.
1009: BBC London's Anna O'Neill has sent in this picture of the choir that sang earlier as the torch passed by.
1009: Next up is Benjamin Lampert who plays for the GB Deaf football team. The 27-year-old is aiming to set up a new football club for deaf children so they can develop their skills and strive to emulate his success.
1012: Torchbearer number 18 is Andy Morgan, 31, who volunteers as a special constable in Hook, Hampshire.
1017: We've lost the pictures just as David Vellala, 48, was due to take over. David runs community schemes for under-privileged and disabled people of all ages in London. This should be him now.
1021: Giving the crowd big waves is Jacky Stimpson, 52, - a prolific seated water-skier who has been recognised for her contribution to the sport by being made an MBE. Paralysed from the waist down following an accident in 1990, Jacky has won a clutch of gold, silver and bronze medals and holds British, European and World records.
1022: BBC London reporter Lainy Malkani sent us this picture of men in suits of armour entertaining crowds at Headstone Manor as the Olympic flame left Pinner earlier.
1029: Having had life-threatening allergies from birth our next torchbearer, Ellie Dunning, 15, has campaigned for better protection for children with allergies in schools and supports children with similar conditions. She also runs 10ks to raise funds for cancer charities as her mother was diagnosed with the disease when she was three.
1038: Hello to Alex who has wished all of today's torchbearers good luck as he makes his way to the summit of Mont Blanc. Looks like he faces quite a tough challenge - good luck to you Alex.
1041: Keith Young, nicknamed "Gussy", is a qualified football coach who has spent the last 25 years volunteering to teach children in Brent and been rewarded by seeing several hundred youngsters go on to play at a professional level. The 51-year-old is also a scout for QPR and a radio dj.
Looks like he's been sweating before he's even started and has a towel at the ready - it is sweltering out there.
1049: BBC London 94.9 reporter Anna O'Neill is on the Harrow Road where she says "people are beeping their horns and waving flags.
"They're embracing the Olympic spirit.
"There have been such a lot of young people holding this torch. When you hear about all the good things they're doing to raise money for charity, I just find it heart-warming. It would put most of us to shame."
1050: Reigning Olympic boxing champion James Degale takes the flame next. As a member of the Team GB boxing squad at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games James entered the competition as an underdog and a relative unknown. Taking the middleweight boxing title he has gone on to inspire young people - particularly those in north London where he grew up and still lives.
1057: Looks like we missed Anthony Tancock, 55, - the father of Team GB swimmer Liam Tancock, who is the world 50m backstroke record-holder and a three-times world champion.
He's just handed over to Chloe Greenberg who is really pumping the air with her fist as she runs alongside Wembley Stadium where we are headed for a visit. Chloe is always either playing or coaching sport and has also spent days running sports activities for disabled children. Her nomination says that at her school: "If you want to find Chloe then look for her in the sports department because there isn't one club she doesn't attend. She is an inspirational person to the whole school."
1102: Inside the stadium we're expecting Nathan Robertson to carry the flame. He was a hugely successful GB badminton player who won silver at the 2004 Athens Olympics with mixed doubles partner Gail Emms. The pair also won gold at the World Championships and Commonwealth Games. The 35-year-old announced his retirement in June this year after failing to qualify for London 2012.
1110: #bbctorch cam and crew will also be taking their morning break here so we'll enjoy this shot of the blue skies above the Wembley arch before we return with a footballing legend.
1116: We're now able to bring you those pictures of Nathan with the torch outside Wembley. The torch security team has turned up with the lantern to make sure everything is safe for the break and we're back with those blue skies as the crew takes on fuel.
1133: Looks like the break is over and here's retired English goalkeeper Gordon Banks OBE. He was a member of the legendary England national team that won the 1966 World Cup.
The crowds have gathered outside the stadium to see him complete his run and he's looking pretty fit.
Off he goes high-fiving the crowds along the way.
1138: The next torchbearer, Marjorie Hurwitz-Bremner, is waiting for the exchange from Gordon Banks who is proving a popular choice.
1139: Please bear with us while we get the sound back, seems it has taken an extended lunch break.
1145: A blast of Cliff Richard's "Congratulations" fills the ears of the current torchbearer and sends them on their way through the crowds, and they are packed in here.
1146: Having her torch lit now is Artemis Saddington who has represented her local gymnastics team in Camden for over six years and also represented London nationally.
She trains for 16 to 9 hours a week and also represents her year group in hockey and rounders.
Maybe she'll show us some of her moves.
1153: With her regulation torchbearer trousers rolled up is three-time Olympian Rebecca Scott. The cross-country skier won the silver medal for Canada at the 2006 Turin Games and gold at the 2002 Salt Lake City Games.
In addition to Olympic medals she has also won 17 World Cup medals and competed in five World Championships.
Ooops, they've come down, maybe she was just cooling herself before her run.
1156: Delighted to have his torch lit is Thomas Christen who was born with cerebral palsy. He said: "I would be proud to represent those people with disabilities who may struggle to live normal lives, but still have the ambition to challenge themselves."
1159: Have you seen that incredible torch hat? And what an outfit, proud to be sporting the union jack.
1204: Pupils from the Ark Academy are reporting on the torch's journey through Wembley for BBC News School Report. They've been interviewing spectators and recording their own commentary on the event. Read and hear what they've been up to.
1208: Professional badminton player Pedro Yang, who competed at the 2004 Olympic Games for Guatemala, has now got the flame, accompanied by screams and beating drums. Currently a coach in the Danish Badminton League, Pedro took part in four World Championships.
1216: The drums are picking up pace and intensity as Ed Glucksman picks up the torch. He is the Director of Trauma, Emergency & Acute Medicine at London's Kings College Hospital.The 65-year-old also volunteers for the St John's Ambulance and the Jubilee Sailing Trust, which designs ships that can be sailed by disabled and able-bodied individuals.
Ed breaks off from jogging and waving to plant a smacker on a woman in the crowd...we're guessing it's someone he knows.
1222: Next up is Simon Davies who has had cerebral palsy from birth. He has a First Class honours degree from university and now works full as a full-time volunteer in the head office of a big UK charity. He also runs a small greeting cards business and uses the profits to help other residents in the care home where he lives. Simon only has full use of one finger but he uses this to type on his computer keyboard and use his voice synthesiser.
1224: BBC 2012's Ian Westbrook writes: "Outside Middlesex University in Hendon there is a band playing bagpipes and wearing kilts on a mini stage. Also, huge amount of balloons under string net there ready to let off when flame arrives there for lunch break."
1225: Simon passes the flame on to Matt Holder. The former Ceefax and BBC News website journalist is a big supporter of charities and now runs and raises money at the same time. He ran his first half-marathon in aid of Paralympics GB in October 2010 and despite getting injured after five miles, insisted on completing the course so as to not let down his sponsors.
Ahead of his run, Matt told BBC 2012: "This is something I'll be telling my grandchildren about. As the big day draws nearer and I've been following the torch relay every day on the BBC, I've been getting more and more excited. So many friends and family have been asking me when the big day is and wishing me luck. It's incredibly touching.
"But having seen and heard the stories of the other torchbearers, I also feel incredibly humble to count myself among them. Many of them have given so much more to their communities and the country than I have. But I am very, very proud to join in the relay. People lining the streets and coming together to celebrate is so evocative of what the Olympics really stands for."
1228: A massive cheer goes up as schoolboy Jamie Delane picks up the torch, which is almost as big as he is. The 12-year-old, who looks as if he's got half his classmates running alongside him, represents his school at football and rugby and is also a county cross-country runner. Chants of "Jamie! Jamie!" erupt as he approaches the end of his stretch - he's one popular boy.
1231: The flame passes to Gary Jelen, a former Special Olympian power-lifter who inspired the Inclusive Fitness Initiative after facing challenges trying to access gyms.
1234: Gary kisses the torch twice as his stint comes to an end. Cricket coach David Howorth picks up the baton and sets a fair old pace going up the hill...he might regret that in the morning.
1239: Next up is Jayshri Singh who, sensibly, slows the pace down in the searing heat, much to the relief of the torch security guards jogging alongside.
1241: "There's only one David Gilbert...walking along, singing a song, walking in a Gilbert wonderland!" Yes, in case you haven't worked it out, David Gilbert has now got the torch after being serenaded by his adoring fans. In 2003, David ran the London Marathon and raised £25,000 to help launch the www.griefencounter.org.uk charity for bereaved children. The 53-year-old continues to do fundraising events, benefiting thousands of children.
1246: There's a horn blaring that sounds a bit like the beginning of Nightboat To Cairo by Madness, although I don't think our next torchbearer is going to break into a Nutty Boys dance.
This is 100-year-old Diana Gould, the oldest female torchbearer of London 2012. Diana, who still runs exercise classes at the retirement flats where she lives in north-west London, is due to meet London Mayor Boris Johnson at Middlesex University. Last week she met up with the Duchess of Cambridge at the National Portrait Gallery, where she was asked to sit for a portrait as part of the Road to 2012 exhibition.
There's a massive carnival atmosphere now with beating drums and bagpipes playing as Diana gets possibly the biggest cheer of the day - and very well deserved it is too.
1254: The security team get a well-earned breather as Diana chooses to walk her leg - and anyone who can still stroll up the middle of the street carrying a flaming torch after turning 100 is pretty darned special. She is greeted by further cheers and frenetic flag-waving as she reaches her destination.
Hundreds of red balloons are released as the torch relay breaks for lunch - we'll pick it up again in around an hour. But do stick around for tweets, pics and info from our people at the scene.
1259: While the team are having a lunch break there is loads that you could be catching up with.
Did you miss the moment singer Labrinth ran with the flame? Check it out here. He ran in the London Borough of Brent.
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The Met Police in Harrow have tweeted: "Thanks to Glen Trew Pipe Band from Edgware who kept everyone entertained this morning during the #torchrelay in Harrow"
1337: #bbctorchcam is due back on the road fairly shortly and first out of the blocks should be one of the stars from the Harry Potter films. Could it be a Weasley?
1345: There's certainly some movement among the torch security guys.
A heads up for you. BBC 2012's Ian Westbrook is out there on the torch trail and we're hoping to catch a glimpse of him in the next half-an-hour or so.
We're told he's wearing a red polo shirt and Boston baseball cap and has a homemade banner saying "hi to BBC 2012" - is he trying to out do BBC 2012's Claire Heald by any chance?
1351: Harry Potter star Rupert Grint now has the flame. He grew up in Herfordshire and appeared alongside Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson in the Harry Potter Hollywood movies.
There are chants of Rupert as the film star makes his way through a deep crowd before stretching his legs as the spectators move back.
Girlie screams from the crowd as he finishes his stint and there seems to be a woman wearing a green T-shirt keeping a very close eye on him - a minder perhaps?
1356: After all that drama, swimmer Harriet Cooper takes over. She became a Youth Olympic gold medallist at just 14 years of age. She sliced two seconds off her personal best time to win the 100m backstroke, putting behind her the disappointment of finishing fifth in the 50m freestyle earlier in the day at last year's Games in Turkey.
1403: Before retiring, Leslie Lyndon was the cantor of his local synagogue, where he inspired people for years with his passion for singing. On occasion he sang part of the services over the phone to members of the community too sick to attend the synagogue. Leslie also has Alzheimer's disease.
He has a family member - dressed all in white - running alongside him just to keep him on the straight and narrow.
1406: Pushing his way through the crowds is Christian Aquino, 12, who says: "In the future I hope to use my enthusiasm and personality to inspire children. As a kid myself I am still exploring and experiencing new things every day! It's cool."
1410: BBC 2012's Ian Westbrook says: "Ballards Lane in Finchley filling up ahead of the flame. People selling union jack flags."
1420: Anne Roberts believes every child has a right to have their family nearby when they are sick, having experienced the misery a lack of accommodation near the hospital can bring when her own child was ill. The 51-year-old has since dedicated 15 years to Ronald McDonald House Charities
1423: Emma Adamson has always been an active sportswoman and was sports captain at high school. A week after Emma turned 18, she lost her mother to breast cancer. Emma continued with her studies and completed her A-levels, securing a place at the University of Manchester. She took a gap year and threw herself into fundraising for Cancer Research UK, raising over £6,500 for the charity.
1425: Great banner being held aloft at the kissing point there.
1427: Apparently Sivakumar Renganathan is a role model. His nomination says: "He is a very experienced martial artist with an amazing character. He inspires so many young people with the things he tells us, he does his best and does more than we pay him to."
1429: Jasvir Jassal has contributed almost 700 hours a year to his volunteering projects, which allow community engagement and inclusivity in sport. He is vice chairman of Concorde Rangers FC, a multi-cultural youth development football club.
1435: Michael Murphy was Grade 1a Junior International Champion three years in a row and has recently undergone major surgery. He was selected because of his commitment to his sport of Paralympic dressage and for inspiring his peers through his sheer will and determination in the face of adversity.
1438: There are big crowds on the streets as Zahra Jessa takes up the torch. She has two older sisters with a condition called Microcephaly, a neurodevelopmental disorder. Both her sisters are unable to walk or talk and require 24 hour care and attention. Zahra has, together with her parents, always been involved in the daily care of her sisters.
1441: As Zahra passes the flame onto Kim Henderson, We've had a change of guard at Torch Towers, with Ian Hughes and Michael Hirst taking over from Jane Mower and Chris Charles.
Good afternoon to you. Thanks for following the torch relay action with the BBC.
1442: Kim Henderson is a sporting ambassador. She holds the current role of consultant to London Borough of Barnet on PE and Sport. She is a mother to three children, now in their 20s who are also passionate about sport.
And she's got a big support crew out today, running with home-made torches and white t-shirts emblazoned with "Go Kimbo"!
1445: Janine Douglas-Hall has volunteered on a number of schemes for young people and has worked on a number of projects within the boroughs of Southwark and Lambeth.
1447: Guess who's taking a turn on the #bbctorchcam horse-box this afternoon? Name that Union Jack-wearer! Answers on a postcard please... Tweet @BBC2012.
1449: Sam Ramsamy is an educator, activist and sports administrator from South Africa. He is a member of the International Olympic Committee and sat on their commission evaluating the bids for the 2012 Games.
1452: Any more guesses on that lady in the Union Jack dress? No, it's not Geri Halliwell.
We'll confirm her identity at 1500...
1456: Lights, camera, action! With a mobile phone out here filming crowds filming him is Sterling Muschett.
He is a basketball coach who trains hundreds of children across primary and secondary schools in South London. He also runs after-school clubs and a Saturday team in Peckham.
1500: Full marks to Ian Cluley, Fiona Barkley, Amanda Brewerton and @NrthLondonNewspapers. Vanessa Feltz it is!
Here's a snap of Vanessa in her patriotic Potter finest:
1502: Speaking from #bbctorchcam's M1 vehicle in Finchley, Vanessa says "deciding to follow the #torchrelay was the best decision of my life". Have a listen.
1505: BBC 2012's Ian Westbrook is more used to running the live text commentary from here in Torch Towers. But today he's been out flame-hunting on his home turf in Finchley.
"Its quite surreal watching the relay live," says Westy. "Seeing the flame carried in front of my eyes after watching on torchcam for 67 days felt very strange and almost as it was being acted out."
"Finchley turned out in force to welcome the flame."
1506: Perhaps better known but no more eloquent than Ian is actor Rupert Grint. What did he make of carrying the torch?
"It's something I'm finding hard to put into words - an overwhelming blur of an experience [that] I'm going to remember for ever."
1510: Sir Steve Redgrave, Britain's greatest Olympian with five golds and a bronze, is the bookies' favourite to light the Olympic cauldron at Friday's opening ceremony.
Earlier he spoke to the BBC's Rob Bonnet and you can hear what he had to say here.
1512: Muller Laure Augustine Marthe is passionate about dance. Her nomination says: "She is bringing joy to others creating original choreography and sharing it with her friends."
1514: It's amazing to think more than 12.5m people have been out to see the torch over the past 68 days. That's around a fifth of the population of of the UK!
Once again, the crowds are massive in sunny Southgate... and many spectators are vying for the attention of the snappers and cameras aboard the M1 media vehicle to share their moment with the torch relay.
BBC London 94.9 reporter Elisa Kennedy posts this pic and says: "One way of attracting attention outside #thewoodmans in southgate waiting for the #OlympicTorch."
1516: Steve Harris is a dedicated coach who has inspired many athletes of all ages and abilities to achieve their potential in the sport of athletics. He has been a coach for over 20 years and is well known in athletics and sports development circles in North London for the hundreds of voluntary hours he puts into the coaching and development of athletics.
1518: Steve passes the flame to James Horrex, who is only 13 years old and already an accomplished runner.
James has participated and organised many running events aimed at raising funds. He completed a half marathon/duathlon running and cycling event to support Education for Indigent Girls in Africa (EFIG).
1521: Stand back cameraman, there's a torch coming through!
Torchbearer Figen Rawlinson says: "In August 2009, we sadly lost our seven year old son to an inoperable and incurable brain tumour. He was a wonderful and caring boy who touched so many lives and we miss him so much.
"After Taylan's passing, we set up an umbrella group of Brain Tumour Research to help raise awareness and funds and have raised £75,000 to date."
1525: Joanna Burgess took part in the Oxfam Trailwalker, a gruelling 100km non-stop hike across the South Downs.
The route is the equivalent of walking 2.5 marathons whilst climbing both Ben Nevis and Snowdon.
She and her team completed the challenge in under 23 hours, raising over £5,000 for Oxfam and the Gurkha Welfare Trust.
1528: Making great pace here is Koushi Suresh, whose nomination says: "In class she shows a mature attitude and can always be relied on to organise herself and others with confidence. She is an all-rounder who is making excellent progress academically. She gives 100 per cent and makes the most of the opportunities available to her."
1530:This is a great moment. The crowds are going crazy for Jack Otter, who is a solider serving with the 2 Rifles regiment who lost both his legs and his left arm in September 2009 after a roadside bomb was detonated by the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Since then the 24-year-old has been repeatedly hospitalised with infections and pneumonia but has retained his sense of humour throughout and recently completed a tandem sky-dive raising nearly £2,000 for charity.
1533: Jack is being cheered at every step. Then a massive roar goes up from the crowd as they show their appreciation for his effort.
As he sits in his wheelchair to complete the rest of his stint, the spectators chant "Jack, Jack, Jack!"
1535: Jack is helped up from his wheelchair so he can finish his stint by walking unaided. Magnificent scenes.
1537: He passes the flame to Lauren Engelfield, who is 13 and comes from Potters Bar.
1538: Bells ring out as Lauren runs along and waves to the huge crowd.
Speaking of bells, Big Ben will chime 40 times in three minutes on Friday as part of a mass bell-ringing event marking the start of the Olympics. You can read more about it here.
1541: The flame has been transferred to its lantern and the relay is stopping for a 20-minute break. Time for a well-earned breather.
1545: In 15 minutes time Team GB's women's football team will kick off against New Zealand. You can watch live video of the match here.
1548: Alternatively, live text and audio commentary of the match is available here.
1555: And of course, you can also watch the women kick off their football campaign on BBC One.
1559: The relay resumes with Kelly Nodding-Scott who has Down's syndrome and is part of the Special Olympics team in Enfield, representing England at an international event in Athens.
Kelly, 33, is a volunteer with One-to-One - a registered charity which supports adults with learning disabilities - and regularly volunteers at events.
1602: Making his way through the mass of spectators is John Levison. It is packed, packed, packed in Enfield!
1604: The 40-year-old has overcome cancer and had several heart operations.
His nomination reads: "John IS triathlon! He works in, it he trains for it, he commentates on it and brings great worldwide triathlon news to thousands."
1608: A solid run there from Piyushkumar Gajera, who hands over now to Sue Sowerby.
The 55-year-old works for Walk the walk, raising funds for breast cancer while promoting healthy living and support to fundraisers.
1609: Sue is parting a sea of Union flags as she carries the flame through a street that could be barely be more full with torch fans. This is some spectacle.
1612: "Here it is, here its is", says someone in the crowd as the relay approaches.
Sue reaches the handover point and passes the flame to Annie Tagoe, a promising young British sprinter who finished fourth in the 100m at the 2010 Youth Olympics.
1614: Lots of people are leaning across the relay's path to take pictures. But they quickly move aside as each torchbearers approaches. Seems like the whole of London have become paparazzi! Nice ones, though, it has to be said.
1617: Some booming music now to help Dirk Huette on his way. Name that tune in two??
1619: John Fuller takes up the flame and sets off to massive cheers.
John was part of the bid process in the eastern region in 2004. Carrying the Torch is his ultimate dream. You're not dreaming now John, it's happening!
1621: Children sit on the shoulders of adults to get a good vantage point and John moves to the side of the road to touch hands with well wishers. The sun blazes down and there is Olympic fever in the air.
Can we do this every year?
1622: Next up is Julia Bailey, 38, who became a Brownie leader in 2004 to prevent the group from closing and has been involved as a volunteer with the Girl Guides for the past 18 years.
1623: Plenty of sun hats being worn today. And they are certainly needed! It is a glorious day for a torch relay.
1625: With a smile from ear to ear, Alured Darlington accepts his torch kiss and jogs off merrily on his way.
Fittingly, he is described as "hale and hearty" at the ripe old age of 76. He is still practicing as a defence solicitor and received the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year award in 2007.
1628: Josephine Baker is next up.
The 15-year-old has battled three brain tumours and says: "In the future I hope to carry on spreading joy and being an inspiration to those who need it.
"I am currently organising mass fundraisers for the hospital where I receive my treatment and aim to do bring-and-buy sales, cake and card sales and sponsored runs and walks."
1633: Later on former professional footballer-turned fireman, Lloyd Scott will run with the flame.
If it wasn't hot enough already, he's going to be wearing his famous deep-sea diving-suit helmet, which he wore when he ran the London Marathon - as well as his 130lb deep-sea diving suit!
Best of luck, fella!
1634: In the meantime Andrew Wright steps up for his moment with the flame. He's opted not to wear a massively heavy helmet. Wise man!
1648: In some ways this is a MASSIVE relief. We've just been told that Lloyd Scott will be CARRYING his deep sea diving suit helmet and not wearing it.
Torchbearers are not allowed to wear any clothes in addition to the official torchbearer attire. He had to get special clearance to be able to carry his helmet.
It is far too hot anyway, to be fair.
1650: As we head towards Tottenham, time for a high five and a Torch Tower salute to the Metropolitan police Torch Security Team runners - otherwise known as the guys in grey.
They're doing a sterling job protecting the torch and its bearers - not easy work in this heat, with these crowds, when you're running up to 20 miles a day!
Tottenham is home turf for TST member PC Victoria Walker, who's out running today - it's her husband Jon's 40th birthday.
He's a fellow police officer, and their work-colleagues are out on the streets of Tottenham helping the flame wend its way through London. Hi to them and happy birthday, Jon!
Hi also to Victoria's parents Paul and Gwen Collins who were out supporting friend Kim Henderson as she carried the flame in Barnet earlier and are on the look-out for Victoria this afternoon.
1651: Talk about a sportsman!
Peter Tallberg has been a member of the International Olympic Committee since 1976. He was Secretary General of the Finnish Sports Federation from 1994-2000.
And he has some CV. Junior European centreboard yachting champion (1953); Finnish champion in Finn (1969), in Soling (1970 and 1972), in H (1974); Nordic Finn champion (1969); Swedish champion (1963 and 1965) and European Star champion (1967); 4th in world Finn championships (1967).
He participated in five Olympic Games: Rome (when he came 15th in the 5.5m competition), Tokyo (4th in Star), Mexico City (11th in Star), Munich (12th in Soling), Moscow (11th in Star).
He was also Finnish junior slalom skiing champion in 1954 and came third in the Finnish squash championships in 1978.
Up now is Katka Pikhartova, who is 14 and represents her school and local community (Palmers Green) in various musical events locally and nationally.
These have included Songs of Praise, Save the Children, MacMillan Cancer Support, concerts for local Noah's Arch.
She was recently awarded a Certificate of Merit by Enfield Association of Voluntary Youth Clubs for her volunteering work.
1652: Time for another Olympian to light up the relay. This is Claudia Bokel, an Olympic silver medallist in fencing, who competed in three editions of the Olympic Games.
She is also a former chairwoman of the EOC Athletes' Commission and former board member of the German National Anti-Doping Agency.
In 2008 she was elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee Athletes' Commission as well as becoming an IOC member at the same time.
1655: Torchbearer Damien Plummer has worked in children's education for more than 20 years.
He used to be a Youth Worker at the Froud Community Centre in east London, and still works there as a Playworker for the Little Manor Play Project supporting the Breakfast Club throughout the year and the summer Playscheme for children aged between five and 13 years old.
He also works for Manor Education and Training Solutions - providing alternative education opportunities for young people who may be facing difficulties within mainstream education.
Next up is John Coates, the president of the Australian Olympic Committee and chairman of the Australian Olympic Foundation.
1707: Football-mad Freddie Hudson is next to run with the flame.The 47-year-oldhas worked for Arsenal football club for over 20 years as a leading member of Arsenal in the Communit.
He has pioneered hundreds of projects to reach local young people who are socially excluded and face great challenges in reaching their own potential.
Freddie and his team have delivered over 5.5 million hours of local community initiatives and reached over 1 million participants.
The projects Freddie has pioneered include a 'sport and learning programme' (full-time alternative to mainstream education for young people who have become disengaged) and the regeneration of local facitlites including nurseries, football pitches and safe educational facitlities.
1708: If Karen Fewell has an uphill stint with the flame, she will take in it her stride, for in 2012 she climbed Mt Kilimanjaro.
In doing so she raised £8,000 for the British Heart Foundation.
1710: A big high-five as Karen passes the flame passes the torch to Yvonne Brown.
1718: Darren St Clair gives a hearty hand-shake tot he next torchbearer, Bela Nagy, who has been coaching young athletes for more than 15 years, helping them develop through to senior competitive level.
His nomination says he is "a true inspiration and ensures many kids continue in athletics".
1719: Next up is 81-year-old Derek Wood who for 16 years has been a committee member and secretary of the Alzheimer's Society Enfield Branch.
After he retired from full-time work iat the age off 55, Derek started to run marathons on the world circuit. He won nine world titles and ran the London, New York and Boston Marathons - the latter in 2 hrs 47 mins at the age of 60.
Derek is also a founder member of Barnet Athletic club and built up their veterans team.
1722: Derek passes the flame to a Spurs stalwart. June Clarke has volunteered with Tottenham Hotspur since 2001, initially as kit manager (washer!) and chief sandwich maker for social functions.
June decided that she would like to develop her skills into managing and coaching and soon passed her FA Level 1 certificate, becoming manager of the club's young reserve side for three successful seasons before becoming Club secretary and also treasurer - a role that has developed into 'almost' full time volunteer role with our 13 teams.
June has always provided a close link with the well-being of the girls across all the teams and has also qualified to be part of the Club's welfare team.
She also squeezes in the time to sit on the committee of the Greater London Women's League as assistant secretary.
1724: As Bilal Kamal runs with the flame, a buntingful shout-out to the Westbrook clan who've been out flame-hunting today. Here's Saul and Juliet (left and right) with friends Daniel and Jamie between.
1727: Jay Kamiraz was nearly killed in a brutal attack in the East End when he was just 17, and went off to university vowing never to return.
But he returned to the area after years away to set up the Souls of Prophecy gospel choir and inspire young people from inner city areas.
1728: And BOW! A Royal welcome to HRH the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall who are grabbing a quick photo op with the flame - flanking Jay Kamiraz's torchbearers' kiss with Scott Moorhouse.
Apparently Souls of Prophecy's contemporary dose of soul is a favourite of Prince Charles - the group was voted the UK's 5th best choir in 2010.
1730: Scott Moorhouse's left leg was amputated at the knee after an accident when he was just six weeks old.
he has gone on to become a Team GB javelin thrower, coming fourth in the 2011 IPC world championships in New Zealand.
1733: Did you spot it? No, you missed it!
If you'd like to see the moment HRH the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall popped up to see the flame then check this out.
We hope to bring you a picture as soon as possible.
1736: Running the London marathon is impressive - running it in 2.49 is something else.
Will Unwin has run more than 15 marathons himself, and been 50th British Male in his age category in the New York marathon.
He has raised thousands for Retinitis Pigmentosa and various Cancer charities, and also set upt he group "Willpower" to get others involved in running.
1742: Once again we've seen wonderful crowds, as well as wonderful weather, today. And it's looking to stay that way for the torch relay tomorrow as well - Happy days!
1749: Up ahead meanwhile, the crowds are flocking to Alexandra Palace for this evening's cauldron-lighting celebration.
BBC 2012's Ian Westbrook says: "At the top of the hill by Alexandra Palace, people are sitting on towels by the barriers. The view over London behind them is spectacular."
1754: Olympian Mark Hatton participated in the 2002 and 2006 Winter Games in the Luge singles event.
From 2002 to 2006 he was the athletes' representative to the International Governing Body for Luge, where he has a reputation for fairness and contributing to the development of the sport.
From 2006 to 2010 he was the event manager for the Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver.
1758: It's a real party at the celebration event at Alexandra Palace, says BBC 2012's Ian Westbrook.
People are queueing to have their picture taken with an Olympic torch and drinking the sponsors brew and on stage of have just seen Twist and Pulse!
1800: Helen Coningsby has been a leader at her local Girl Guide group for almost 10 years, as well as starting a Ranger Unit for the older girls.
1808: Lloyd Scott is a former Blackpool, Watford and Leyton Orient footballer and is now a fireman. He rescued two boys from a house fire in Dagenham and was awarded a commendation for his bravery.
He had inhaled a lot of smoke and was diagnosed as having chronic myeloid leukaemia. He has continued to raise money for charity despite his illness.
He was also the man who has completed the Olympic marathon course in a diving suit.
1810: And that helmet does look heavy - he's having to swap arms as he carries it!
1814: Do not mess with this torchbearer.
Nadia Minardi played judo for 27 years and retiring at the age of 32 to focus on career as primary school teacher.
She represented Great Britain more than 30 times in international competitions.
1817: Pamela Moffatt has made a major contribution as a volunteer for improving the health of older and disabled people in her borough. She has led groups of people in Haringey and across London to push for more accessible transport.
1820: Thanks to the BBC's Inga Thordar for sending through this pic of the crowds waiting for the torch in Priory Road, Haringey:
1822: Thanks to Seema Chandwani for posting this pic of the royal couple on their unannounced visit to Tottenham:
1825: Kate Hewson's nine month old son Charlie was diagnosed with bone cancer and he had to have the lower half of his leg amputated.
Her nomination says: "She spent most of the last year with Charlie in hospital and her positive attitude always seemed to get them through."
1828: Famous face coming up - as long as the 3G signal holds up Li Na was the 2011 French Open tennis champion - becoming the first player from an Asian country to win one of a singles Grand Slam event - and is China's top-ranked player.
She is currently ranked number 11 in the world.
1834: Jonathan Whittingham has volunteered at Leonard Cheshire Care Home for those with severe mental and physical difficulties. He takes residents on trips and spends time talking to them.
He recently ran a marathon and half marathon in memory of his uncle, raising £3,000 for the MS Society.
1836: The volume of people on the streets using mobile phones is playing havoc with bbctorchcam's 3G reception. We'll try and restore pictures before Olympic legend Daley Thompson lights the cauldron!
1840: Quick spin from the day's penultimate torchbearer Eliza Caird, accessorising her torchbearing outfit with cute pig-tails!
1842: Francis Adams is "devoted" to the Haringey Athletics Club. Since the late 1970s he has been involved as an athlete himself, competing in Road Races, Cross Country and Track and has filled every committee position from Chair downwards.
We've switched camera feeds quickly to bring you shots of an Olympic legend lighting tonight's cauldron...
1845: Here is the final torchbearer of the day, Olympian Daley Thompson.
He won decathlon gold at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, and was the first decathlete to hold the World, Olympic, Commonwealth and European titles simultaneously.
Thompson, who trained at nearby Haringey Athletics Club, will do the honours at "Ally Pally", formerly the BBC's headquarters and still a major events venue.
1847: Daley takes a bow, soaking up the atmosphere and smiling widely.
He then walks up some steps and is set to light the cauldron...
1847: He's done it, the cauldron has been lit. The crowd is going wild at Alexandra Palace.
We'll leave the last snap of the day to our own Ian Westbrook: Olympic legend Daley Thompson performing his cauldron-lighting job with gold medal alacrity.
"I am officially excited," says Westy. "That was brilliant. Daley lit flame to huge cheers from packed crowd and you really felt ready for the Games!"
1850: And that wraps us a tremendous day on the torch relay. There were World Cup winners, Olympians, outstanding fundraisers, scorching sunshine and there was even a visit from Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall.
Can it be topped? Sure it can, just wait and seee what's in store for tomorrow on the penultimate day of the relay. Tune in from 06:48 BST to see all the action here.
Thanks for your company. Take care and enjoy a beautiful summer's evening.
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