London Videos  18:00-18:15 GMT  10-JUL-2012  WF Date Shot:  Location: LONDON Country: UNITED KINGDOM Sound:    Language:  Source: GBNOTV Restrictions: Free worldwide access to all broadcasters. This material is free of charge, available in Europe, Middle East and North Africa (EU7A), the Americas (IS805) and Asia (Asiasat 5). -------------------------------------------- ALL RIGHTS ARE GRANTED UNTIL THE 31 DECEMBER 2012 AFTER WHICH ANYONE WANTING TO USE THE MATERIAL SHOULD CONTACT THE GLA PR DEPARTMENT AT MAYOR@LONDON.GOV.UK FOR PERMISSION TO USE THE FOOTAGE Dopesheet: In today's feed the London Media Centre brings you a feature on: Programme 16 Britain's Greatest Olympian carries the Olympic Torch. Sir Stephen Redgrave, a gold medalist at five successive Games carries the Olympic Torch. Sir Stephen rowed the torch by boat past the River and Rowing Museum, Henley on Thames, where medals and boats from London's previous Games in 1908 and 1948 are on show. Featuring interviews with: Sir Stephen Redgrave, Five Time Olympic Gold Medallist ---------------------------------- Further information on all our films, rushes of footage or enquires regarding other material available please contact: broadcast@LondonMediaCentre.co.uk Refer to www.londonmediacentre.co.uk for information regarding London Media Centre registration process and the services offered during the London Olympics and Paralympics. ----------------------------------- These are the latest pieces in a series of features counting down to the London Olympics. Other stories in the series: Programme 1: One Year To Go With one year to the start of the Olympics this film shows London and UK busy across all walks of life preparing for the Games. Some Olympic venues have already been completed, new hotels opened and upgrades to the transport infrastructure well under way. Programme 2: Accessibility To mark a year to go to the Paralympics, this piece demonstrates that London is a city that is accessible for everyone. Programme 3: How is London Living Up to Green Challenge for 2012 Olympic Games? Organisers of the 2012 Olympic Games have promised the most environmentally-friendly games ever staged. We take a journey across the city to find out how London is living up to the Green Challenge. Programme 4: Food When it comes to food, London can truly claim to be one of the world's most multi-cultural cities. Visitors to the city before, during and after the Olympic Games, will be able to find menus from all 4 corners of the globe with something different on offer 24 hours of the day. Programme 5: Heritage Whichever city in the UK that any of us visit as tourists, it's 'Heritage' is always part of its attraction. London is a city where Shakespeare wrote and performed, where monarchs have ruled and from where empires have been run and perhaps, most importantly, London will soon be the only city to have hosted 3 Olympic Games. We feature some of London's most recognisable and important landmarks, including historic palaces, sporting and creative heritage and modern architecture. Programme 6: Celebration 2011 has been an astonishing year. As London and the UK start to look forward to 2012 - it's a perfect moment to take stock of some key sporting and cultural highlights in the past year - and to celebrate what 2012 has in store. Programme 7: 2012 Olympics Fuels London's Entrepreneurial Spirit London is a city that has always been a prime destination for business and trade - from merchant traders in the docklands through to budding entrepreneurs in places such as Tech City in the East of London. Here we take a look at London's past, present and future businesses and see just how the 2012 Olympics are helping to change the face of business in the UK. Programme 8: Fashion London Fashion Celebrates Design Talent and Creativity. As the countdown to the 2012 Olympics continues, the UK Fashion industry is playing its part in the celebrations surrounding the Games, with famous celebrity designers, up and coming stars and catwalk models all getting involved. Programme 9: London's Transport System Ready for the 2012 Olympic Games In any Olympic City, the transport infrastructure falls under the spotlight. This film showcases how London has embraced the challenge of moving residents, visitors and athletes around during the Games. This is the third time that the UK has hosted the Olympics and London has promised that 2012 will be known as the Public Transport Games. We look at how 1948 Olympic Athletes got to and from their events, and the massive investment that has been put into improving the transport infrastructure in time for this year's Olympics. Programme 10: London Legacy Legacy has always been at the heart of the London 2012 Games project; it was integral to the bid, a key aspect of the big build approach, and now, as we enter the final stages of preparations for the Games it remains one of the key aims. In this film we look at the dramatic regeneration already to be seen as a direct result of the Games, and look forward to the legacy of opportunities they will create. Programme 11: The UK Prepares for an Olympic Summer of Music Most cultures can be defined by their music, and with a rich heritage of classical, pop, rock, dance and jazz, the UK takes centre place on the world music stage. In this film we visit iconic London sites Abbey Road Studios and the Dublin Castle and see what music is on offer across the UK during the London 2012 Festival. Programme 12: Culture A film to showcase both the cultural heritage and contemporary cultural identity of the United Kingdom. The London 2012 Festival will run for 12 weeks between 21st June and 9th September. It is not just for London, this is the biggest festival the UK has ever seen, and is open to all to join in a national, cultural celebration of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Programme 13: British Film Industry - Special Effects In 2011 the total UK film production spend hit £1.2 billion, the highest figure ever recorded. The special effects sector is thriving. This film meets the Academy Award winning Special Effects Supervisor from the groundbreaking Harry Potter series and the Visual Effects Supervisor who has worked with Steven Spielberg, Spike Jonze and Guy Ritchie. Programme 14: More people, playing more sport, more often A film that looks at how the UK Government and London Mayors Office plan to use the energy and enthusiasm unlocked by hosting the Olympic games to encourage more people to participate in competitive sport. Programme 15: Inspire a generation - your country needs you - Volunteers 2012 Almost 120,000 volunteers have been, and will continue to work tirelessly to deliver the Olympic and Paralympic Games. This film meets two London Ambassadors helping the visitors get to where they need to go, the Games Makers laying out hurdles and the 40,000 Sport Makers getting more people to participate in sport as a legacy. These volunteers are the most important factor in making 2012 an Olympic Games that London and the United Kingdom can be proud of. Shotlist: The content is provided in two versions: 1. Version with Graphics. 2. Clean version. 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