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Paralympics

Beijing 2008

Opening Ceremony

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Live coverage from the Bird's Nest Stadium of the opening ceremony of the 2008 Paralympics in Beijing. Presented by Paul Dickenson with 11-time Paralympic gold medallist Tanni Grey-Thompson and Wheelchair Basketball bronze medallist Ade Adepitan. Paralympic GB finished second in the medal table in Athens and hopes for success are high following Team GB's performances at the Olympic Games. Show less

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