London 2012, Coke and McDonalds

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London 2012, Coke and McDonalds

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Jan 16, 2012

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Food and the Olympics. Guest presenter John Inverdale looks ahead to London 2012 and explores the history of food and athletics from the first London Games of 1948.Presenter: John Inverdale
Producer: Maggie Ayre.

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Jan 16, 2012

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London 2012, Coke and McDonalds

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