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.
Videos
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Belinda Stewart-Wilson
as Self - Narrator (voice)
as Self - Narrator (voice)
John Craven
as Self
as Self
Sally Gunnell
as Self
as Self
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Chris Whenham
Editor
Editor
Nick Clarke Powell
Director
Director
Nick Clarke Powell
Producer
Producer
Craig Harbour
Editor
Editor
Nico Hambleton
Director of Photography
Director of Photography
Paul Woodd-Walker
Director of Photography
Director of Photography
Will Smith
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
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