Series synopsis
London 2012 Olympic Games is a British documentary television series that premiered on October 29, 2012. It ended on October 29, 2012.
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 Games, including a specially-edited version of the entire Opening Ceremony from Director 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.
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Premise
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 Games, including a specially-edited version of the entire Opening Ceremony from Director 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.
Experience once again the magnificent performances from outstanding athletes such as Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps and Jessica Ennis. Marvel at the many amazing achievements, including Mo Farah's double gold and Nicola Adams's gold in the boxing ring. Relive Team GB's 29 gold medal triumphs and recapture the moments which made these Olympic Games so special; from the electrifying atmosphere in the stadium on 'Super Saturday' to judo's Gemma Gibbons's tearful dedication and pure emotion of swimmer Chad le Clos's father.
Cast and characters
Guest cast
- Alessandra Ambrosio as Self
- Bnegão as Self
- Russell Brand as Self
- Darcey Bussell as Self
- Naomi Campbell as Self
- Lily Cole as Self
- Taio Cruz as Self
- Ray Davies as Self
- Lily Donaldson as Self
- Jourdan Dunn as Self
- Karen Elson as Self
- Fatboy Slim as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | October 29, 2012 | October 29, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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. |
October 29, 2012 |
| 2 |
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. |
October 29, 2012 |
| 3 |
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. |
October 29, 2012 |
Production
Release
| First aired | October 29, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Last aired | October 29, 2012 |
| Status | ended |