London 1948: The Austerity Olympics

London 1948: The Austerity Olympics

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London 1948: The Austerity Olympics
London 1948: The Austerity Olympics

London 1948: The Austerity Olympics

5.5 | 1h5m | en | Documentary

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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5.5 | 1h5m | en | Documentary
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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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Cast

Belinda Stewart-Wilson ,John Craven

Director

Nico Hambleton

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