Building The Olympic Dream
2009•1h 0m
Documentary
Three-part observational documentary series charting the journey to the London 2012 Olympics.
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
March 4, 2009
Last Aired
March 18, 2009
Networks
BBC Two
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
London Calling
Air date: 2009-03-04
The Ceremonies Team prepare to mark the Games handover from Beijing to London.
E2
The Last Stand at Stratford
Air date: 2009-03-11
The ambition and scale of the project is huge. Resistance to the plans comes from unexpected quarters.
E3
Laying the Foundations
Air date: 2009-03-18
With nine billion pounds to spend on creating an Olympic Park, London 2012's bosses face some big challenges.
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