Moment to shine
Olympic Torch Relay 19 May – 27 July
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Olympic Torch Relay videos

  • Torch Relay Week 1
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    Torch Relay Week 1
    The best moments from the first week of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay. Watch some of the amazing scenes as the Flame is lit in Greece, arrives at Land's End and starts its 70-day journey around the UK.
  • Torch Relay Day 6
    10:26
    Torch Relay Day 6

    Highlights from Day 6 of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay. The Flame visits Gloucester Cathedral and Severn Valley Railway. Sharon Davies is amongst the torchbearers and the flame is saluted by the two resident African Elephants of West Midland Safari Park.

  • Torch Relay Day 5
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    Torch Relay Day 5
    Highlights from Day 5 of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay. The Flame visits Clifton Suspension Bridge and Cheltenham Racecourse. Torchbearers include footballer Yves Didier Drogba and Zara Phillips on her horse ToyTown.
  • Torch Relay Day 4
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    Torch Relay Day 4
    Highlights from Day 4 of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay as the Flame travels from Taunton to Bristol. Torchbearers include Olympic gold medallist Jason Gardener and the Flame visits Wells City Cathedral and Royal Crescent in Bath.
  • Torch Relay Day 3
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    Torch Relay Day 3
    Highlights from Day 3 of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay from Exeter to Taunton. Torchbearers include Olympic gold medallist Jonathan Edwards and music artist Will.i.am.
  • Torch Relay Day 2
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    Torch Relay Day 2
    Highlights from Day 2 of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay from Plymouth to Exeter.
  • Torch Relay Day 1
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    Torch Relay Day 1
    Highlights from Day 1 of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay from Land's End to Plymouth.
  • The Olympic Flame is lit
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    The Olympic Flame is lit
    The Olympic Flame is lit in Olympia, Greece.
  • The Olympic Flame is coming
    This films captures the emotion and the excitement of an Olympic Torch Relay. The Olympic Flame will travel across the UK for 70 days, bringing the spirit of London 2012 within one hour of 95% of the population.
  • London 2012 offers first Torchbearer places
    Olympic gold medallist Jonathan Edwards introduces some of the 8,000 inspirational people who could be carrying the Olympic Flame next summer.
  • Olympic Torch Relay route animation
    Animated flythrough showing some of the spectacular landmarks around the UK that the Olympic Torch will travel to on its 70-day journey next summer.
  • London 2012 unveils Olympic Torch design
    Prototypes of the London 2012 Olympic Torch have been unveiled at St Pancras International station. Jonathan Edwards, Olympian Denise Lewis and Austin Playfoot, a Torchbearer from the 1948 Olympic Torch Relay, showcased the prototypes that will be carried by 8,000 inspirational Torchbearers.
  • The London 2012 Olympic Torch design
    The Torch designers and Jonathan Edwards explain the key design features of the Torch and why the Torch Relay is so important.

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