Station:
BBC One (GB)
Status:
Ended
Start:
2021-07-05
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How Britain turned its sporting reputation around over 16 years to triumph at the London 2012 Olympics. Told by our greatest athletes, national leaders and sports strategists.
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S1E1 - Episode 1
The first episode begins with the UK's poor performance in the 1996 games at Atlanta, and how the Government diverted National Lottery funding to provide the best possible training for the nation's athletes.
Air Date: 05 Jul 2021 15:00 (CDT)
S1E2 - Episode 2
Beijing 2008 is around the corner and a new generation of British athletes aims for gold. Pressure rises on all sides, not only to deliver medals, but to win London's Olympic bid.
Air Date: 12 Jul 2021 15:00 (CDT)
S1E3 - Episode 3
The series concludes with a look at preparations for the 2012 London Olympics, exploring the search for new talent through the story of Helen Glover, who went from PE teacher to Olympic rower. Featuring interviews with Victoria Pendleton, Chris Hoy, Mo Farah, Jessica Ennis-Hill, Tanni Grey-Thompson, Nicola Adams and Ellie Simmonds.
Air Date: 19 Jul 2021 15:00 (CDT)