London 1948: The Austerity Olympics (2024)
London 1948: The Austerity Olympics (2024)
How the 1948 Olympic Games came into being, as the world struggled to cope in the aftermath of the Second World War, and the Games were held for the first time in 12 years. With Britain in the midst of widespread poverty and rationing, hosting the event seemed unlikely, but existing venues were renovated despite a low budget and little time to play with, and the British people pulled together to make the Games a success.

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Belinda Stewart-Wilson Belinda Stewart-Wilson As: Self - Narrator (voice)
John Craven John Craven As: Self
Sally Gunnell Sally Gunnell As: Self
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How the 1948 Olympic Games came into being, as the world struggled to cope in the aftermath of the Second World War, and the Games were held for the first time in 12 years. With Britain in the midst of widespread poverty and rationing, hosting the event seemed unlikely, but existing venues were renovated despite a low budget and little time to play with, and the British people pulled together to make the Games a success.


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Genres: Documentary

Language: English

Release Date: 23 July 2024

Country: GB

Runtime: 65m

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Company: ITN Productions

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Nick Clarke Powell

Nick Clarke Powell

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Will Smith

Will Smith

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Nico Hambleton

Nico Hambleton

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Paul Woodd-Walker

Paul Woodd-Walker

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