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London 1948: The Austerity Olympics
2024 0.0 (0 votes) 1h 5m
Genres
Documentary
Production Companies
ITN Productions

London 1948: The Austerity Olympics

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.

Key Crew

Director: Nick Clarke Powell

Director of Photography: Nico Hambleton, Paul Woodd-Walker

Producer: Nick Clarke Powell

Top Cast

Belinda Stewart-Wilson
Belinda Stewart-Wilson

Self - Narrator (voice)

John Craven
John Craven

Self

Sally Gunnell

Self

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