Olympics Rewind

The first of a three-part look back to the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, where Great Britain enjoyed record-breaking success. This episode looks at the first six days of the Games. The sporting highlights include the golden exploits of swimmer Rebecca Adlington and cyclist Nicole Cooke. The show also revisits the spectacular opening ceremony in the famous Bird’s Nest stadium as China welcomed the world in breathtaking fashion. Narrated by Sue Barker.

Part two of the story of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing – today’s highlights are from days seven to ten, with Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps and Sir Chris Hoy among those seeking gold. Hoy is part of a strong GB track cycling team who are in scintillating form in the velodrome, while Rebecca Adlington is targeting a second gold in the pool and British sailors are aiming to rule the waves in Qingdao. Narrated by Sue Barker.

The third and final part of the review of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing deals with the last six days of the Games, with Great Britain continuing their record-breaking exploits. Sue Barker tells the story as the Games build up to their conclusion, with Team GB aiming to land their biggest haul of gold for a century. Cyclists Sir Chris Hoy and Victoria Pendleton, boxer James DeGale and 400m runner Christine Ohuruogu are among the British athletes aiming for Olympic glory.