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Legacy of London 2012

What is the verdict on the London 2012 Olympics? Did it live up to expectations? And what sort of legacy will it produce?

It's been a two week-long festival of sporting excellence that has captivated the world: there's been spectacle, drama and the inevitable controversies. But what might be the legacy of the London Olympic Games, for the UK capital and its people, for Britain as a whole and for international sports events of the future?

Bridget Kendall is joined by distinguished sports commentator Mihir Bose, Australian Professor Malcolm Gillies, social deprivation researcher Faiza Shaheen and financial journalist Anthony Hilton.

Illustration by Laura Morris.

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Sun 12 Aug 2012 15:05GMT
大象传媒 World Service Online

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    Duration: 23:00

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    Duration: 17:30

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    大象传媒 World Service Online
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    大象传媒 World Service Online

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