TV series
A mock-documentary following the challenges - both personal and professional - faced by the team responsible for delivering the biggest show on Earth: the 2012 Olympics. From getting a busload of non-English speaking Brazilians from A to B, who to appoint to run the Cultural Olympiad and what to do when the much-vaunted wind turbines won't turn because there's no wind, it's all in a day's work for the men and women whose job it is to stage the greatest sporting event in the world.
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Checked Nov 3, 2026
Twenty Twelve is available to stream on Britbox, Britbox (Via Amazon Prime), and Tubi in United States. You can also buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
A mock-documentary following the challenges - both personal and professional - faced by the team responsible for delivering the biggest show on Earth: the 2012 Olympics. From getting a busload of non-English speaking Brazilians from A to B, who to appoint to run the Cultural Olympiad and what to do when the much-vaunted wind turbines won't turn because there's no wind, it's all in a day's work for the men and women whose job it is to stage the greatest sporting event in the world.
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Episode 1
The documentary cameras continue to follow the men and women responsible for delivering the London Olympic Games as they paddle increasingly hard to keep the games on track and on budget. The Algerian Olympic team threatens to boycott the Games after discovering that the Shared Belief Center does not face Mecca.
Directed by John MortonGuest stars Jonny Sweet, Tim Bentinck, Mozaffar Shafeie, Sebastian Coe, Rebecca Sarker, Simon Wilson
Episode 2
The second half of a very long day. The Algerians issue a deadline of midnight for a solution to their demand for a Shared Belief Center which faces Mecca, while the French are now threatening to pull out of the Games if a separate mosque is built. The team has to come up with an idea that will please everyone.
Directed by John MortonGuest stars Sebastian Coe, Neil Edmond, Jason Watkins, Philip Arditti, Osi Okerafor, Roderic Culver, Simon Wilson
Episode 3
A decision must be made about the future of the Olympic Stadium, and Clarence House has asked the ODC to look at ways of linking the Twenty Twelve Olympics with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee – is "Jubilympics" the perfect branding solution?
Directed by John MortonGuest stars Mark Bonnar, Selina Griffiths, Rebecca Sarker, Kim Wall
Episode 4
Siobhan's team design a major sexual health campaign, complete with a rap song ("Get It On"), which may upset the Catholic competitors.
Directed by John MortonGuest stars Demetri Goritsas, Vicki Pepperdine, Kate Silverton, Simon McCoy, Osy Ikhile, Tenika Mahoney, Georgia Amodu
Episode 5
Ian chairs the final meeting of the Special Catastrophisation Unit. When someone gets caught modifying the Olympic starting pistols to fire live rounds, the news must be handled delicately.
Directed by John MortonGuest stars Christopher Fulford, Robin Weaver, Glen Davies, Jamie Dispirito, Frankie McCafferty, Martin McDougall, Bentley Kalu, Jane Whittenshaw
Episode 6
The Olympic Deliverance Committee plans the launch of "Inclusivity Day" in London on the same ady as Seb Coe's "Diversity Day" in Oldham. Siobhan's team devises a viral campaign to change the face of women's football.
Directed by John MortonGuest stars Jessica Knappett, Nicholas Jones, Tanni Grey-Thompson, Eleanor Matsuura, Simon Wilson
Episode 7
With ten days left to try to tie up loose ends, the Deliverance Team's problems begin to pile up.
Directed by John MortonGuest stars Catherine Shepherd, Aled Jones, Robin Hooper, Tom Riley, Martin Marquez
Episode information updated Nov 14, 2026
Hugh BonnevilleIan Fletcher
Olivia ColmanSally Owen
Jessica HynesSiobhan Sharpe
Amelia BullmoreKay Hope
Karl TheobaldGraham Hitchens
Vincent FranklinNick Jowett
Morven ChristieFi Healey
Samuel BarnettDaniel Stroud
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