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Olympics 2008 - Beijing 2008 - Opening Ceremony

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Olympics 2008: Beijing 2008: Opening Ceremony

Olympics 2008 - Beijing 2008 - Opening Ceremony

Sue Barker presents coverage of the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and the eyes of the world will be on the city's Bird's Nest stadium for the start of one of the greatest shows on earth.

The Chinese have promised to stage a fantastic spectacle at what is widely seen as China's 'coming out party' and Huw Edwards, Hazel Irvine and Carrie Gracie will also cover all the glitz, glamour and pageantry, alongside the parade of teams. (R)
Broadcast on:
BBC One, 12:45pm Friday 8th August 2008
First broadcast:
Friday 8th August 2008
Duration:
270 minutes
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