London 1948: The Austerity Olympics

London 1948: The Austerity Olympics

2024
1h 5m
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Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies
ITN Productions
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

olympic games post world war ii sport

Quick Facts

Release Date July 23, 2024
Status Released
Language EN

Cast

Belinda Stewart-Wilson
Belinda Stewart-Wilson

Self - Narrator (voice)

John Craven
John Craven

Self

Sally Gunnell
Sally Gunnell

Self

Key Crew

Nick Clarke Powell
Director
Nick Clarke Powell
Producer
Will Smith
Executive Producer