The Olympics opening ceremony as you've never seen it before
A performer's hidden camera gives a different perspective on Danny Boyle's extravaganza.
By New Statesman Published 30 July 2012
Rings representing both the Olympics and the Industrial Revolution are lit and lifted during the opening ceremony. Photograph: Getty Images
An enterprising performer in Danny Boyle's opening ceremony sewed a camera into their costume, giving us a completely different view.
The footage is from the Industrial Revolution section. Watch:
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1 comment
Spoilsports!
Why has the IOC blocked this video?