London 2012 Olympic Games

The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games confounded the critics who had foretold disaster and embarrassment. Not so London and the other venues had an Olympiad to be proud of and it is captured here on the BBC London 2012 Olympic Games.

I didn't get the review discs through in time to be able to watch all five discs from start to finish but what I have seen is totally captivating. The collection features Danny Boyle's re-edited version of the entire Opening Ceremony  – the joy of Bond and Mr Bean revisited – plus seven hours of sporting highlights presented by Sue Barker, and, of course, the Closing Ceremony.

The fabulous extra features include:

• Director's Commentary from Danny Boyle
• The London Symphony Orchestra's Performance of Elgar's Nimrod
• Isle of Wonder Deconstructed
• Frank Turner in the Green and Pleasant Land
• Thanks Tim Projection House

PWT rating: ♥♥♥♥♥

London 2012 Olympic Games [DVD] is available from Amazon.