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Opening Ceremony

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Last broadcast on Fri, 8 Aug 2008, 12:45 on BBC HD (see all broadcasts).

Synopsis

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.

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Presenter
Sue Barker
Presenter
Huw Edwards
Presenter
Hazel Irvine
Presenter
Carrie Gracie

Broadcasts

  1. Fri 8 Aug 2008
    12:45
  2. Fri 8 Aug 2008
    12:45
  3. Fri 8 Aug 2008
    12:45

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270 minutes

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