Good Morning Mexico1968
Mexico was the host for the 1968 Olympics and here's Frank Bough to explain how the time difference works.... These titles are actually from Frank Bough's last day on Saturday Grandstand. The Olympics Games titles are overlaid with the 1960's Grandstand theme.
Olympic Grandstand1980
David Coleman presents Olympic Grandstand live from the host city of the 1980 Games, Moscow.
Thanks to Dave Baldwin
Winter Olympic Grandstand1984
David Coleman introduces the Opening Ceremony and he brings us good news – it’s been snowing! Thank goodness for that…
Olympic Grandstand1988
Vangelis' "Chariots of Fire" used for the 1984 Games from Los Angeles, was used again by the BBC for 1988
Olympic Breakfast Time1988
Seoul is the host for the 1988 Olympics. BBC Breakfast Time is converted to Olympic Breakfast Time to account for the time difference between the U.K. and South Korea. A different arrangement of the Breakfast Time theme is used.
BBC Olympics Spot1992
In perhaps a recognition that not everyone likes sport, the BBC commissioned a series of sport-themed promos to promote its regular programmes during the Barcelona Olympics of 1992. This one reminds us that the usual rough-and-tumble of life in Albert Square will still be on air throughout.
Olympic Grandstand1992
Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballé sing the theme to the 1992 Olympic Coverage, "Barcelona"
Olympic Grandstand1994
Steve and Sue host the coverage for the 1994 Winter Games from the warmth of the Grandstand studio.
Essential Olympics1996
Des’s final Olympics before he defects to ITV as he introduces highlights from Atlanta.
Winter Olympic Grandstand1998
A remix of the Ski Sunday music for the 98 Games which are presented by Jane Hoffen and Ray Stubbs.
Sydney 20002000 Sydney hosted was was described as "the best Olympic Games ever". Steve Ryder and Sue Barker present coverage of the Opening Ceremony
Olympic Grandstand2002
The 2002 Winter Olympics were hosted by Salt Lake City, USA. The Games were one of the most successful for Team GB.
BBC Olympics Promotion2004
With the 2004 Olympics just days away, the BBC pulled out all the stops to promote its forthcoming coverage from Athens. And to celebrate the return of the modern Games to its birthplace, a lavish promo featuring an athlete who adopts various sporting disciplines to make his way to the Olympic stadium. On the way he encounters fearsome icons from Greek mythology such as Neptune and Poseidon. A memorable film with various edits, but the high production values prompted criticism from some license-payers.
Winter Olympics2010
The BBC's winter Olympics coverage from Vancouver 2010 feature Mr. Inuit - a hero on a mission. BAFTA winning Director Marc Craste of Studio AKA worked with desiger JON KLASSEN with production by Red Bee.
"It tells the story of an Inuit hero who goes on a quest to recover a stolen stone who overcomes obstacles by using a snowboard, skis, bobsleigh and curling." The traditional Ski Sunday usually used for the winter olympics was ditched.