London 1948: The Austerity Olympics
How the 1948 Olympic Games came into being, as the world struggled to cope in the aftermath of the Second World War, and the Games were held for the first time in 12 years. With Britain in the midst of widespread poverty and rationing, hosting the event seemed unlikely, but existing venues were renovated despite a low budget and little time to play with, and the British people pulled together to make the Games a success.
- Overview
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London 1948: The Austerity Olympics
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jul 23, 2024
Runtime
1h 5m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
London 1948: The Austerity Olympics
Production Companies
ITN Productions
Director
Nick Clarke Powell
Description
How the 1948 Olympic Games came into being, as the world struggled to cope in the aftermath of the Second World War, and the Games were held for the first time in 12 years. With Britain in the midst of widespread poverty and rationing, hosting the event seemed unlikely, but existing venues were renovated despite a low budget and little time to play with, and the British people pulled together to make the Games a success.
