The Boat Race BT Media Centre at Thames Rowing Club, Putney Embankment

Cables for the BBC live broadcast at Putney Embankment

Boat Race art - two connected cables for the live broadcast

The Milepost and a BBC camera stand in front of it

The Milepost: "This Memorial commemorates the centenery of Steve Fairbarn, famous oarsman and coach, founder of the Head of the River Race. Erected by members of Jesus CollegeCambridge Leander Club London and Thames Rowing Clubs. It is exactly one mile from the start of the University Boat Race Course."

Cables for the BBC live broadcast at the Boat Race Media Centra

Inside the press launch

The OUBC Blue Boat

The OUBC Blue Boat

The OUBC Blue Boat, followed by coach Sean Bowden

Equipment for the BBC live broadcast

The arrival of the Oxford women!