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Entertainment & Arts
Will Gompertz
Arts editor
The Cultural Olympiad, spread over four years, is designed to give everyone in the UK a chance to be part of London 2012.
It has been running for three years and will reach its peak during the games next year.
Here, I explain why it has so far had little impact whilst Tony Hall, chair of the event, defends it.
Article written by Will Gompertz
Will Gompertz
Arts editor
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