A look ahead to London 2012 with a selection of Olympic stories from across BBC local, national and World Service Radio. In this edition, former track stars Kriss Akabusi & Colin Jackson explain why it’s so important that the British public get behind the London Olympics, and in particular the British competitors and following the announcement of the route for the 2012 Olympic Torch Relay, we find out what it means to the residents of Somerset. Athletics coach Conrad Milton – who has coached Mo Farrah and Hayley Yelling amongst others – shares his views on what makes a good athlete and we catch up with swimmer Aimee Willmott, whose dream of becoming an Olympian is now a reality having recently secured her place on the GB Olympic swimming team with a silver at the British Championships. Plus we hear Stella McCartney discussing her role in designing the new Team GB kit that was unveiled at a special event at The Tower of London.
Victoria Pendleton, David Weir and the original Blade Runner - Marlon Shirley
David Smith, the Athletes’ Parade and Paralympic jokes
Oscar Pistorius’ outburst, Aled Davies and Philip Craven
John Harris, Stefanie Reid and “boosting” at the Paralympics
The Paralympians touch down...and the secrets of the running blades.
The Father of the Paralympics, Greg Rutherford and Usain Bolt jealousy.
Olympic Homecomings, Gemma Gibbons, and David Roberts
The Olympic Aftermath : Katherine Grainger, Oscar Pistorius and Lee Pearson
Nicola Adams, the Brownlee brothers and making sense of the medal table.
Mo Farah, Andy Murray and Jessica Ennis
Sir Chris Hoy, Bradley Wiggins and Topping the Medal Table
Opening Ceremony, Rebecca Adlington and Olympic sex tests.
Michael Johnson, Shanaze Reade and David Quantick and...the Games begin!
Emma Pooley, Jeremy Hunt and fasting during the Olympics.
USA Dream Team, Steve Backley and Olympic Village life
Olympic security, Zara Phillips and 95 medals for Team GB?
Olympic superstars are in town : Michael Johnson, Sally Pearson & Liu Xiang
Jonty Clarke, Jordanne Whiley and missiles in the East End.
Olympic heroes : Radmilovic, Bannister and Bolt
Stuart Pearce on the England football squad, Christian Malcolm and the Olympic gardens
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