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The XII Commonwealth Games

BBC One
on BBC One London

featuring The Opening Ceremony

Satellite coverage of the colourful and spectacular prelude to the 'Friendly Games' in Brisbane, Australia.

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh opens the Games on behalf of HM The Queen and reads The Queen's Message

Over 2, 000 athletes from 54 Commonwealth countries, as far apart as the Falklands and Fiji, will be competing for medals in ten sports.

David Coleman describes the scenes in the Queen Elizabeth II Stadium, including: The Parade of Teams, The Arrival of The Queen's Message, The Opening of the Games, The Taking of the Oath

Introduced by Desmond Lynam

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Contributors

Presenter:
Desmond Lynam
Speaker:
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
Commentator:
David Coleman
Television Presentation:
Australian Broadcasting Commission
Source: Radio Times

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