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The Forum: Legacy of London 2012

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Legacy of London 2012

12/08/2012 GMT

BBC World Service - The Forum, Legacy of London 2012

How much has London and the UK, changed as a result of the Olympics?

What is the verdict on the London 2012 Olympics? Did it live up to expectations? And what sort of legacy will it produce?

It's been a two week-long festival of sporting excellence that has captivated the world: there's been spectacle, drama and the inevitable controversies. But what might be the legacy of the London Olympic Games, for the UK capital and its people, for Britain as a whole and for international sports events of the future?

Bridget Kendall is joined by distinguished sports commentator Mihir Bose, Australian Professor Malcolm Gillies, social deprivation researcher Faiza Shaheen and financial journalist Anthony Hilton.

Illustration by Laura Morris.

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