Danny Boyle turned a stadium into a fever dream—then Britain actually won stuff.
190 minSeason 1 • Episode 6
LatestThe 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.
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.
Direction
Danny Boyle's Opening Ceremony: NHS nurses dancing with Mary Poppins.
Editing
Seven hours somehow feel like collective emotional whiplash.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 2012 Games briefly unified a fractured Britain; the 'legacy' promises mostly crumbled into empty stadiums and housing crises.
Boyle's Opening Ceremony included a 60-foot Voldemort versus Mary Poppins battle—while the Queen supposedly parachuted in with James Bond.
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