London 2012 Olympic Games – Season 1
It was the Olympic Games we will never forget; an extraordinary event in Britain's history with intense drama, sporting brilliance and heart-wrenching emotion. Capturing the key moments of the Olympic Games, including a specially edited version of the entire Opening Ceremony from Directory Danny Boyle, over seven hours of sporting highlights and the full Closing Ceremony, these day-by-day highlights relive the triumphs, moving stories and memories that will live on forever.
Episodes
The Opening Ceremony - Part 1
The spectacular Opening Ceremony was an unforgettable start to the London 2012 Olympic Games. In this exclusive director’s cut by Danny Boyle, we relive the entire ceremony in all its splendour. This is also accompanied by a fascinating audio commentary by Danny Boyle and writer Frank Cottrell Boyce where they reveal for the first time, in detail, how they orchestrated this spectacular event, proving unique insight into the journey through British history. Part 1 includes all the artistic performances up to the Arctic Monkeys.
The Opening Ceremony - Part 2
The spectacular Opening Ceremony was an unforgettable start to the London 2012 Olympic Games. Part 2 continues from the speeches, through the athletes' entrance, the spectacular lighting of the flame and the fireworks, and ending with Sir Paul McCartney's singalong.
Sporting Highlights (Days 1 – 6)
Team GB’s first medal from Lizzie Armitstead The first gold from rowers Helen Glover and Heather Stanning The imperious time trial by Bradley Wiggins Michael Phelps’ record 19th Olympic medal Clare Balding’s emotional interview with Bert le Clos.
Sporting Highlights (Days 7 – 10)
Katherine Grainger’s long awaited gold Victoria Pendleton wins stunning gold Andy Murray’s emotional victory Ben Ainslie wins historic 4th gold Beth Tweddle wins bronze on the bars Usain Bolt successfully defends his 100m Olympic title The electric atmosphere in the stadium on ‘Super Saturday’ when Ennis, Farah and Rutherford all win gold
Sporting Highlights (Days 11 – 16)
The Brownlee brothers’ triathlon glory Usain Bolt completes his historic Olympic treble Hoy’s record 6th gold medal Nicola Adams punches her way to the first women’s boxing gold The incredible tension at Greenwich Park for Team GB’s dressage victory The world record-breaking US sprint relay Tom Daley celebrates a sensational bronze Sam Murray secures the 65th and final medal for Team GB.
Closing Ceremony
The London 2012 Olympic Games ended in style with a celebration of music and sporting achievement, created by Kim Gavin. It marked the end of an amazing chapter in London’s life and featured an array of British artists from the last 50 years including Eric Idle, The Kinks, The Spice Girls and Jessie J.