Olympics - London 2012 - General Chat including Opening Ceremony and the Finale

[lynne]

GO ON BRIAN..........SHOW THEM WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT................:thumbup::thumbup:

[Sallydaisy]

Brian May and Roger Taylor with JessieJ - We Will Rock You!!!

[KnightOwl]

Queen + Jessie J :clap:

Is there anything that girl can't sing...?

[Sallydaisy]

Hmmm, looks like that's it on the party side 'cos that was the Greek National Anthem.
Next the Olympic anthem ....... with the Welsh Male Voice Choir.

[KnightOwl]

So, is there going to be some sort of presentation from Rio as the next host city? I'm sure we did something in Beijing - didn't we have a bus made out of a hedge or something...?

[Sallydaisy]

The Brazilian national anthem sounds like something fron Austria!

[Helen40]

The Brazilian anthem sounds as if it should accompany some black and white slapstick commedy!

[Helen40]

This is wierd is it done by the Brazilians, or our take on Brazil?

[KnightOwl]

The presentation is usually given by the new host city....

[Sallydaisy]

The Brazilians rocking the Samba already ... did GB have this long in Beijing?

[KnightOwl]

Can't remember, but I think it went on for a while. We had a bunch of buses with London landmarks made out of hedges, iirc, all driving round, and it ended with David Beckham kicking a football into the crowd....

[KnightOwl]

Cool - it's Pele!!

[Sallydaisy]

We had Beckham - they brought out Pele!!!

[rondun]

Lol- keep Beckham, we've got Pele!

[Sallydaisy]

hahaha!

Not Roger Federer ‏@PseudoFed (https://twitter.com/PseudoFed) Didn't realize the Rio Olympics were starting tomorrow. Getting staff to pack #confused (https://twitter.com/search/?src=hash&q=%23confused)

[RoastLamb]

We had Leona Lewis singing on that bus back in Beijing. Nowhere to be seen tonite. Fickle!

I think Queen should have sung We are the Champions.

[Helen40]

When else was the Olympics in London?

[davech]

When else was the Olympics in London?

1908 and 1948.

[KnightOwl]

When else was the Olympics in London?

1908 & 1948 I think...

[KnightOwl]

1908 and 1948.

Snap :)

[Helen40]

1908 and 1948.
Wow, so seriously a once in a lifetime opportunity to compete at your own games. And Andy won gold!

[Helen40]

That was the coolest flame ever.

[KnightOwl]

The torch/cauldron is separating again, presumably before going out for good :sad:

[KnightOwl]

Take That finishing proceedings - but where's Robbie??

[davech]

Each country gets to take their bit of cauldron home with them. Isn't that nice.

[rondun]

All the tems get one of the flame things to take home.
Hope they've got their oven gloves!

[Sallydaisy]

I like the phoenix at the back of the flames ......

[rondun]

Good for Gary Barlow!

[Helen40]

Each country gets to take their bit of cauldron home with them. Isn't that nice.
Didn't know that, I was wondering what they were going to do with it, would have been a great monument. It's sweet idea though. Wonder who gets the one carried in my the leftover countries.

[KnightOwl]

Ooooh! Little flying Phoenix! With a person on it!!

Did they just say it's Darcy Bussell?

[VamosVixs]

Take That finishing proceedings - but where's Robbie??

Robbie pulled out as the birth of his 1st child is due any day now.

[KnightOwl]

It's going out - it's so sad....:crying:

[VamosVixs]

Bye bye flame! :sad:

[KnightOwl]

Now The Who are here - so why didn't they sing their own song earlier on...?

[lynne]

The Who!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...........now I'm dancing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbup:


Must admit I will miss the Olympics...........ever so PROUD of our Athletes & Our Andy!!!!:thumbup:

[Sallydaisy]

That was the most beautiful and inventive Olympic flame ever!

So sad to see the end of the Olympics in Great Britain - London did us proud and so did everyone else involved in making this such a friendly and successful event.

:GBflag:

[Helen40]

Gutted it's all over :-(

[KnightOwl]

Wow, Roger Daltrey is looking pretty damn good for 68 :worship:

[KnightOwl]

Oh yes!! Now we are talking 'bout my generation!!

[Hawkeye]

Robbie pulled out as the birth of his 1st child is due any day now.I'm avoiding the obvious joke...

[-J-]

I'm avoiding the obvious joke...:lol:

[KnightOwl]

Wow! Shots of Mo Farah wearing one of the "lightbulb hats" and the volunteer who gave it to him trying to get all the cables out of her jacket, then posing for a photo with him - she did the 'mobot' and he did the 'bolt' :big grin:

[Helen40]

Yep, great to share the closing ceremony with you guys - onto the USO!

[KnightOwl]

Bye bye London 2012 - it's been a blast :wave:

[ljs]

I always feel sad when the Olympics are over too :(
Really enjoyed that closing ceremony .
Great Job GB !!!!!

[RoastLamb]

That was awesome! Loved it. Better than the opening for sure (imho). I'm amazed they didn't drag on the Rolling Stones too. Shame Robbie missed it. I kept thinking, if Ginger Spice could join back in then he could. Didn't realize he (his partner) was having a baby.

Anyway, loved the Spice Girls, Wonderwall, Queen, crazy Octopus, Annie, George M., Eric Idle, most of it really. Did wonder why they didn't have more comedians on doing bits. But maybe it wouldn't translate properly. Also, someone told me Adele was supposed to be there. No show?

I think London did an absolutely superb job with the games!!! Brilliant hosts. And well done to Team GB for doing so phenomenally well. Really amazing stuff. :GBflag:

Highlight for me will always be Andy winning his medals (and Laura too). :gold: :silver:

Thanks also to KnightOwl and all the folks who put together all the Olympic threads and the torch journey through GB. Brilliant job guys!!! :clap: :clap: :clap:

[JAMES4578]

Always sad when the Olympics are over which was particularly the case after such an enjoyable and successful London games. However, whilst it was a good show overall for me it didn't reach the heights of the opening ceremony, though maybe that was partly because i wasn't keen on some of the acts. Of the Live music acts I thought Queen were great (good to see the Freddie Mercury footage) and also enjoyed Muse,Julian LLoyd Webber Annie Lennox, The Who, Madness and the Eric Idle part was also excellent. Felt there could've been a bit more variety though understand they wanted to give it a party feel and music was at the forefront. There were also rumours Kate Bush was taking part and am a massiv e fan though as she hasn't performed for some time was unlikely. Would have been good to see a video but in the end we had to make do with hearing the remixed version of Running up That Hill which has been released. Don't think George Michael's voice is quite the same nowadays and have never been the biggest Spice Girls fan anyway though they obviously have appeal at such an event.

[Bardot]

A minor point but it did stick in the craw. During the much applauded BBC montage shown before the closing ceremony Andy was described as the "sometimes grumpy Scot". Isn't everyone "sometimes grumpy" even golden girl Jess Ennis? No other Olympian had their personality singled out so why did the BBC feel it necessary to perpetuate this tiresome myth? Such lazy journalism. In contrast look at how they lauded Ben Ainslie for his beyond grumpiness attitude even though he's been reprimanded in the past for his excessive behaviour. Mini-rant over. ;)

[Alis]

Yes, that annoyed me too Bardot but I suppose it's par for the course with Andy and the British media.

[JAMES4578]

Yes agree thought that was really poor form and was pretty angry at that point!

[traveller7]

What an odd but lively ceremony. So brave of Gary to get up and perform, so glad Robbie wasnt there he didnt feature on that song anyway so wasnt needed and it would of been all about him had he of been there with his crazy eyes. Anyway a lovely song to begin the going out of the flames.
loved eric Idle, Muse, Elbow, The Who and Brian May ironically probably the only ones who sang live!
roll on the paralympics!

[supergran]

:OGwave:I thoroughly enjoyed the Closing Ceremony. It was vibrant, exciting and really connected with the athletes who seemed to be having a fantastic time. Hit the right note to close our most successful games, Loved Elbow, The Who, Brian May, the ballet and the drums. Also enjoyed the Welsh Choir and the band + the surprise inclusion of John Lennon which reduced me to tears. Thought Gary Barlow was a real trouper and loved Eric Idle. The dying of the flame was very moving. All in all I had a rockin' night here.........It didn't go down so well with Supergramps but then he's older than I.:GBflag::cheer:

[-J-]

A minor point but it did stick in the craw. During the much applauded BBC montage shown before the closing ceremony Andy was described as the "sometimes grumpy Scot". Isn't everyone "sometimes grumpy" even golden girl Jess Ennis? No other Olympian had their personality singled out so why did the BBC feel it necessary to perpetuate this tiresome myth? Such lazy journalism. In contrast look at how they lauded Ben Ainslie for his beyond grumpiness attitude even though he's been reprimanded in the past for his excessive behaviour. Mini-rant over. ;)lazy journalism would be nice, but its not is it, takes a lot of effort to perpetuate this nonsense and all to pander to the LCD

[ljs]

Im having Olympic withdrawal today

[KnightOwl]

Im having Olympic withdrawal today

Me too! I'm desperately trying to remember what I used to do in the evenings before the Olympics was around, but I'm drawing a blank :)

[Sallydaisy]

Im having Olympic withdrawal today


Me too! I'm desperately trying to remember what I used to do in the evenings before the Olympics was around, but I'm drawing a blank :)

Well here's a bit of good news .......

Roger Mosey ‏@rogermosey (https://twitter.com/rogermosey) We'll be re-playing Danny Boyle's wonderful Olympic Opening Ceremony on BBC1 this coming Saturday afternoon from 1pm. #BBC2012 (https://twitter.com/search/?src=hash&q=%23BBC2012)


I've already watched it again on i-player .........
:shamed:

Also, I've read somewhere that there's going to be a DVD, about the Olympics, being released in the autumn but I'm not sure what will be on it.

[Hawkeye]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=tsm_1_fb_s_uk_m8jqfw?ie=UTF8&hidden-keywords=B008T5M4O8|B008VSHXEE|&rh=i%3Advd%2Cn%3A283926&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=right-top&pf_rd_r=1REYQVQXHW3M4WZG2EBY&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=320025367&pf_rd_i=573412

[Sallydaisy]

Also, for those who missed it:-

Roger Mosey ‏@rogermosey (https://twitter.com/rogermosey) The much-praised review of the London Olympics, written and narrated by Eddie Butler, will play again on BBC1 tonight at 10.35 #BBC2012 (https://twitter.com/search/?src=hash&q=%23BBC2012)

[Sallydaisy]

Thanks Hawkeye.
:thumbup:

If anyone fancies buying a Wenlock or a javelin or a bit of Olympic bedding then you can do just that. There is a website with an online auction selling off masses of 2012 equipment.
Here you go. (http://memorabilia.london2012.com/allauction/auctionLanding)

[RoastLamb]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=tsm_1_fb_s_uk_m8jqfw?ie=UTF8&hidden-keywords=B008T5M4O8|B008VSHXEE|&rh=i%3Advd%2Cn%3A283926&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=right-top&pf_rd_r=1REYQVQXHW3M4WZG2EBY&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=320025367&pf_rd_i=573412

I'm buying it. It'll be nice for me to get a different perspective on it other than Canadian.

[Sallydaisy]

More information regarding the BBC Olympic archive.

Roger Mosey ‏@rogermosey (https://twitter.com/rogermosey) People asking how long the Olympic archive will remain on http://bbc.co.uk/sport (http://t.co/vRDvTCj3): the answer is until January 2013. #BBC2012 (https://twitter.com/search/?src=hash&q=%23BBC2012)

[pabbers]

Thanks, Sally that's really useful to know. I'm deffo going to watch Andy's match again at some point and there were a few things I missed altogether. I really think the Beeb did a fantastic job (other than maybe a few irritating commentators).

[rondun]

I'm buying it. It'll be nice for me to get a different perspective on it other than Canadian.Remember it's PAL / Region 2 DVD so you'll need to make sure your player can play multi region DVD's

[RoastLamb]

Remember it's PAL / Region 2 DVD so you'll need to make sure your player can play multi region DVD's

They usually have an international version. That's what happened when I bought the 2008 Wimbly final video.

[RoastLamb]

Anyone fancy an Olympics quiz (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/9469923/London-2012-Olympics-Telegraph-quiz.html)for those of you wondering what do to with your time now it's all over? There is a question about Andy in it.





Here are the answers. (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/9468928/London-2012-Olympics-Telegraph-quiz-answers.html)

[davech]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=tsm_1_fb_s_uk_m8jqfw?ie=UTF8&hidden-keywords=B008T5M4O8|B008VSHXEE|&rh=i%3Advd%2Cn%3A283926&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=right-top&pf_rd_r=1REYQVQXHW3M4WZG2EBY&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=320025367&pf_rd_i=573412

There's a brilliant review of the DVD on this page by a guy called tomsmiled. The comments that people have made about his review made me laugh even more. Pure genius.

[supergran]

lazy journalism would be nice, but its not is it, takes a lot of effort to perpetuate this nonsense and all to pander to the LCDExcuse my ignorance, but what is the LCD?

[Sallydaisy]

Just a reminder that there's an Olympic review/highlights programme on at 10.35pm on BBC1 tonight.

Roger Mosey ‏@rogermosey (https://twitter.com/rogermosey) The much-praised review of the London Olympics, written and narrated by Eddie Butler,
will play again on BBC1 tonight at 10.35

[cazza99]

:thanks: Sally, I would have missed that as it is not listed in the Radio Times.

[Hawkeye]

Excuse my ignorance, but what is the LCD?Lowest Common Denominator.

[cazza99]

Excuse my ignorance, but what is the LCD?

Low Carbohydrate Diet :)

[Sallydaisy]

What a brilliant programme from the BBC - had me in bits again, especially when Kath Grainger won her gold medal in the rowing. Main gripe - in all the 'awww' and special bits they didn't show Andy hugging that lad after he won his gold AND he was the only athlete singled out to be called grumpy. Did anyone see Ben Ainslie before and during the sailing!!!

[Jan]

Just remembered that when I registered to buy Olympic tickets ages ago, the password I came up with made reference to the fact that Andy might win the gold medal! I'm not sure how confident I was at the time, but it came true!!

[Sallydaisy]

Those of you in Scotland have an extra bit of Hoy and Murray tonight ............

John Beattie ‏@BBCJohnBeattie (https://twitter.com/BBCJohnBeattie) Remember @bbcsportnation (https://twitter.com/bbcsportnation) tonight BBC2 7pm with @chrishoy (https://twitter.com/chrishoy) and @andy_murray (https://twitter.com/andy_murray) Olympic highlights

[supergran]

What a brilliant programme from the BBC - had me in bits again, especially when Kath Grainger won her gold medal in the rowing. Main gripe - in all the 'awww' and special bits they didn't show Andy hugging that lad after he won his gold AND he was the only athlete singled out to be called grumpy. Did anyone see Ben Ainslie before and during the sailing!!!Was annoyed all over again on Andy's behalf.:angry:

[cazza99]

Guardian (http://aggbot.com/Sport-News/102/article/17575095) - London 2012: The price of Olympic success and failure

[Sallydaisy]

The Olympics opening ceremony is no longer on iplayer but the Beeb are showing it again tomorrow.

34m (https://twitter.com/AboutTheBBC/status/236492218733563907) BBC ‏@AboutTheBBC (https://twitter.com/AboutTheBBC)

A quick reminder, that the re-run of the #Olympics (https://twitter.com/search/?src=hash&q=%23Olympics) opening ceremony kicks off tomorrow at 1pm on #BBCOne (https://twitter.com/search/?src=hash&q=%23BBCOne) >> http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01l4ldk (http://t.co/9f2yrwDz)

[RoastLamb]

Just read this from the BBC website. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-19281176) Interesting that Noel G. didn't perform coz he was asked to mime. I was so sure Liam G. was singing it live. And George. I did wonder why the Stones and Bowie weren't there but they turned the gig down along with the Sex Pistols. I wonder if it's coz they didn't want to mime also?

[Sallydaisy]

Jess Ennis hits the Beano (http://www.metro.co.uk/olympics/909190-olympic-golden-girl-jessica-ennis-immortalised-in-the-beano)!
:laugh:
(but denies (http://www.metro.co.uk/tv/909166-bradley-wiggins-joins-jessica-ennis-and-chris-hoy-in-denying-x-factor-role) rumours of X-Factor role ..... as do Farah, Hoy and Wiggo)

... and Sir Chris is NOT doing Strictly either ...
;)



His remarks come hot on the heels of denials from fellow cyclist Hoy, who addressed the reports on Twitter.'Some amusing stories in the press about me being a mentor on X Factor,' he tweeted, 'That's the first I've heard of it!'

He also added, 'And no I'm not doing Strictly either!'


Read more: http://www.metro.co.uk/tv/909166-bradley-wiggins-joins-jessica-ennis-and-chris-hoy-in-denying-x-factor-role#ixzz24G8EcI7T

[cazza99]

The Olympic athlete's parade is this Monday afteroon. Its covered by the BBC1 from 1.25 to 4.00 pm. Highlights are on BBC1 at 8.30 pm.

[cazza99]

Just found out its on Channel 4 too. Channel 4 interviewed Laura a short while ago.

[Alis]

Is Laura there? They haven't shown any of the tennis players on BBC1 unless I've blinked and missed it!

[Alis]

Jess Ennis hits the Beano (http://www.metro.co.uk/olympics/909190-olympic-golden-girl-jessica-ennis-immortalised-in-the-beano)!
:laugh:
(but denies (http://www.metro.co.uk/tv/909166-bradley-wiggins-joins-jessica-ennis-and-chris-hoy-in-denying-x-factor-role) rumours of X-Factor role ..... as do Farah, Hoy and Wiggo)

... and Sir Chris is NOT doing Strictly either ...
;)

......... but Victoria Pendleton IS doing 'Strictly'!!!

[cazza99]

Laura tweeted yesterday indicating she would be there. I missed the interview with Laura on channel 4 - I only knew cos Alex Willis tweeted about it.

Alexandra Willis ‏@alex_willis

Quick, @laurarobson5... @gregjrutherford being interview on Channel 4 now!


also

Alexandra Willis ‏@alex_willis


Nice to see @petenorfolk on #TeamGB parade. 'I've never had anything like this in my career. It's just mad. It's fantastic.'

[cazza99]

Stuart Fraser ‏@stu_fraser

There's @RoscoHutchins having fun. #victoryparade http://pic.twitter.com/ceIbup0I

Hutch is on the same lorry as some wheelchairs.

[cazza99]

Laura Robson ‏@laurarobson5

Had the best time at the Olympic Parade today. Truly incredible crowds. Thank you all for coming! http://instagr.am/p/PaCXX4NAC1/

[xenon21]

Got to see the parade today! Loved the fact that rosco and Laura stood so close to pet shop boys!

[cazza99]

Laura Robson ‏@laurarobson5

Apparently you all saw me bopping along very awkwardly to the Pet Shop Boys. Haha! Time to support Andy! #usopen

[JAMES4578]

Just seen bits in the news but certainly seemed great atmosphere. Will watch a recording later!

[cazza99]

There is an Olympic parade in Glasgow tomorrow starting at 4.15 pm.

STV (http://local.stv.tv/glasgow/188762-route-revealed-for-glasgows-olympic-and-paralympic-homecoming-parade/) - Route revealed for Scotland's Olympic and Paralympic homecoming parade

Does anyone know if it is going to be televised or streamed?


edit: it will be streamed on-line by STV.

STV (http://local.stv.tv/glasgow/190094-thousands-to-welcome-scottish-olympians-and-paralympians-in-glasgow-parade/) - Thousands to welcome Scottish Olympians and Paralympians in Glasgow parade

[hfwardhouse]

STV "understands" that Andy won't be there tomorrow .... that would be a real shame :sad:

[cazza99]

STV "understands" that Andy won't be there tomorrow .... that would be a real shame :sad:

That is a shame. There were rumours in the press that Andy is going to try and make it but I have not read anything concrete.

STV had amended the text of the article I posted as earlier the article said they were still hoping Andy could make it.

[-J-]

its a shame that the first ever glaswegian to win a grand slam final cant make the parade in his home town ;)

[cazza99]

Its just been confirmed on the BBC Scotland that he is not going, but they are hoping Andy will be going to Scotland within the next week.

[cazza99]

There is going to be a parade in Edinburgh on Sunday afternoon. Andy has not been mentioned yet.

STV (http://local.stv.tv/edinburgh/magazine/190018-whos-on-the-olympic-and-paralympic-bus-parade-with-sir-chris-hoy/) - Team Edinburgh: Who's on the Olympic and Paralympic parade bus?

[Alis]

It is a shame but the poor lad must be absolutely shattered - give him a break.

[JAMES4578]

Sure many would've loved to see Andy the Glasgow Olympic parade but understandable that Muzzah can't make it,he could do with a bit of a rest right now!

[karanga]

Congratulations to Jess and David - very well deserved honours. :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

http://www.sportinglife.com/other-sports/news/article/678/8175237/ennis-and-weir-scoop-awards

[JAMES4578]

There certainly were a few contenders, well done Jess and David!

[cazza99]

Piers Newbery ‏@piersnewbery

In other, Olympic news... RT @nickdempsey1: Windsurfing is back!!!!! No kiteboarding in Rio. This is the right decision......

[JAMES4578]

I've just received my olympics Blu-ray DVD, So should have some happy viewing! There's 7 hours of highlights plus extended highlights of the opening ceremony and the full closing cermony. Though I'm most interested in the action!

[cazza99]

The 50 greatest moments of the Olympics will be on Monday December 17th at 8.30 pm on BBC3.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01pgqkj/Olympics_2012_50_Greatest_Moments/

[cazza99]

BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/20744770) - BBC Sport replays the best of 2012

This will be on the red button or on-line

Olympics Super Saturday - Tuesday 18 December 15:00; Christmas Day 17:15 & 23:30

Olympics Super Sunday - Tuesday 18 December 17:30; Christmas Day 19:45; Boxing Day 02:00

Olympic cycling - Friday 21 December 14:00; Christmas Day 21:45; Boxing Day 04:00

Olympic boxing- Friday 21 December 15:45; Sunday 30 December 1900; New Year's Eve 17:45

Olympic tennis men's singles final - Sunday 23 December 15:30; Christmas Eve 00:30; Friday 28 December 20:30

Olympic diving - Thursday 27 December 19:00; New Year's Eve 16:00

[Sallydaisy]

I use TV Catchup to watch 'almost live' programmes on my laptop (they run a few seconds after the digital service through my main TV). I noticed yesterday that there is a new channel called insportive which is just showing highlights of the Olympics on a repeated 2hr loop. It claims to cover all the Gold Medal winning moments so I presume that includes Andy winning his. Not sure if it's a permanent station (but doubt it) and suspect it's just to co-incide with Spoty.

[cazza99]

BBC red button schedule for tonight - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/20669335

Monday 31st December

1600-1745 Sport Replay 2012 - Olympic Diving

1745-1845 Sport Replay 2012 - Olympic Boxing

1900-2000 Sport Replay 2012 - Olympics review

2000-2100 Sport Replay 2012 - F1 review

2030-2230 Olympic 50 Greatest Moments*

[Sallydaisy]

Just a reminder if you want to watch anything specific.


Stuart Fraser ‏@stu_fraser (https://twitter.com/stu_fraser) Last day you can watch London 2012 content on BBC website so take full advantage.
Then I should move on with my life... http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/20950228 … (http://t.co/yZDO558u)

[hfwardhouse]

We were watching the Closing Ceremony last night on hubby's bluray he got for xmas :)

[Sallydaisy]

I'm about to rewatch Andy's Olympic Gold match.

The BBC webpage has him, with DelP and Fedex on the podium, as their header photo!!!
And his match is the 21st favourite Olympic moment that's been watched on the iplayer set up.
:thumbup:

I can watch the Opening Ceremony on the DVD I got for Xmas but it won't have Andy's full match in it.

[Caro]

I bought the BBC olympics DVD for £10 recently from amazon - bargain! Noticed they also had it for the same price in Saisburys. Haven't got a bluray player unfortunately so don't know how much that costs.

[Sallydaisy]

If you missed it, or haven't watched it on i-player or didn't buy the DVD ...


Roger Mosey ‏@rogermosey (https://twitter.com/rogermosey) 20m (https://twitter.com/rogermosey/status/358918310441648128) Good to see @BBCThree (https://twitter.com/bbcthree) scheduling the Director's Cut of the Olympic Opening Ceremony next Saturday at 7pm.
One year on, wonderful memories.

[cazza99]

Buzzfeed (http://www.buzzfeed.com/tabathaleggett/heart-warming-moments-from-londons-2012-olympics) - 39 Emotional Moments From The Olympics That Are Worth Reliving

[karanga]

Best wishes to Beth for a happy retirement from gymnastics - best of luck to her with the Chobham Academy and in whatever course life takes her. She served British gymnastics well for many years and is the inspiration for the success of our gymnasts now following her. Well done Beth. :bravo:

Disappointing we won't see her competing in Glasgow next year.



http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/athletics/10225040/Beth-Tweddle-retires-Britains-most-successful-gymnast-who-claimed-bronze-at-London-2012-Games-calls-time.html