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The Greatest Show on Earth

on BBC One London

Gold Plated: Atlanta 1996. Following last Sunday's look at preparations for the Atlanta Olympics, this film, narrated by Bill Paterson. captures the backstage chaos that ensued during the games.
Headlines were made worldwide by a transport system and results service condemned as inadequate. Chaos then turned to panic when a bomb exploded in Centennial Park. But the enthusiasm of athletes, spectators and volunteers helped to keep the Olympic ideal alive. Producer Michael Waldman ; Executive producer
Edward Mirzoeff

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Unknown:
Bill Paterson.
Producer:
Michael Waldman
Producer:
Edward Mirzoeff

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