A look ahead to London 2012 with a selection of Olympic stories from across BBC local, national and World Service Radio. In this edition, we hear from teenage boxer Sadaf Rahimi whose dream is to represent Afghanistan at the London Olympics and Britain's most decorated female boxer and current European champion Nicola Adams gives her views on the perceptions of female boxing, overcoming injuries and what first inspired her to take up the sport. There's an interview with Alan Bell, Chief Starter for London 2012 - the eyes of the world will be upon him as the athletes line up for the men's 100 metres final this summer. Plus, four time Olympic gold medallist in rowing Matthew Pinsent travels to the host city for the 2016 Games, Rio de Janeiro, to find out a bit more about the increasing popularity of Rugby and Paralympic Champion Danny Crates looks back at the defining moments of his life and career in his new autobiography 'Danny Boy'.
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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