Well, no, the Double wasn't on, but then that makes it honours even, which is nice. It was a much better race, as well, seconds between the teams all through.
This time, Oxford got the better start, but it just shows how important the start and the station is, in this sport.
I agree with your comments, Woofles, about sharing memories of these races with certain people of the Grandstand generation. Like you, I remember almost 'having' to watch them years ago.
I really enjoy the build up and commentary to both events, even though I don't see a horse or boat in competition at any point in the year between one April and the next. Looking at the end of that sentence, i'm not sure many people would, but you know what I mean!
The Boat Race and the National have been joined in latter years by the Marathon, which I also enjoy watching, rather like following lots of the Olympic sports when they happen, and becoming an armchair expert on the rules.
I usually watch the marathon on TV; I did give the drinks out on the Isle Of Dogs, one year, though. *
*Careful now.