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Olympic Town at Richmond Park
First broadcast: 4 June 1948
A former military convalescent camp is being converted and updated to provide housing for 1,500 Olympic visitors. Evidence of 'Austerity Britain' abounds as single beds are lined up in cramped dormitories and a static water tank is described as a duck pond. However, some luxuries will be provided as the camp will also have its own Post Office, bank and milk bar.
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The 1948 Olympics
Behind the scenes at the 'Austerity Games'.
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