Today marks 10 years since the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics. This article from a few years ago takes in behind-the-scenes photos to reveal director Danny Boyle's vision for the event.
Four years ago, Danny Boyle unveiled his opening ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Isles of Wonder was based on the transformation of Britain, from a "green and pleasant land" to the internet era, via the industrial age. A cast of 10,000 volunteers were involved in the memorable £27m show, which featured farmyard animals, several Voldemorts and even James Bond.The opening ceremony in numbers15,000 sq m of staging
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