Benedict Cumberbatch film starts London 2012 coverage

Benedict Cumberbatch

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15 January 2013 Last updated at 18:59 ET Help

The BBC's coverage of the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games kicks off with a short film featuring Benedict Cumberbatch as he delves into the history of London.

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