TV addict attempts world record

Internet surfers can keep an eye on a television addict’s attempt to break the world record for continuous TV watching.

Tom Gibson, a 24-year-old from Hendon, is watching television non-stop for 50 hours, from a sofa placed in a central London street.

To break the current record of 47 hours, set by Nick Tungett, Adam King, Stephen Hayes and Sam Beatson in 2002, Tom needs to continuously watch the television for over 47½ hours. He is allowed a fifteen-minute break every eight hours.

Surfers can watch the record attempt via a webcam at the website of HomeChoice, a digital TV, video-on-demand and internet provider. HomeChoice chose Gibson to attempt the record to help promote its recently launched service.

Tom will be able to make use of the HomeChoice 1Mb broadband internet service to order food and drink during the TV marathon and can pick from over 5,000 on-demand TV programmes, films and music videos.

Roger Lynch, chief executive and chairman of HomeChoice said, "To break the world record for television watching is the perfect way to celebrate the launch of the HomeChoice TV, video-on-demand and internet service. Tom is just as dedicated to watching television as we are to providing quality TV programming."

"With HomeChoice 's Video-on-Demand and replay facilities Tom will be able to access as many films and TV shows as he wants to keep him awake through the night."

If his attempt is successful Tom will have his living room kitted out with £5,000 worth of home entertainment equipment.