Radio Times: Review by:; Jeremy Aspinall

Spandau Ballet’s Gold is the song I associate with the Olympic Games — it dates back to the 1984 LA Games and one of those super BBC montages encapsulating the highs (Daley Thompson’s decathlon triumph) and lows (Steve Ovett’s debilitating illness) of that great sporting event.

In today’s Radio 2 blend of words and speciallyz written songs inspired by the history of the Olympics, the pre-war competitors being celebrated may not be as well known as current athletes, but if you stick with the series, one of your heroes will surely turn up.

About this programme

1/6. New series. Exploring headline-making moments from the Olympics through specially written songs and words, beginning with a look at the two previous London Games - in 1908 and 1948 - and the event's origins in Greece. Music is provided by performers including June Tabor, Jez Lowe, Martin Simpson and Julie Matthews. Also appearing are former athletes Dorothy Manley, Tommy Godwin and Dorothy Tyler, and author Janie Hampson.