August 28, 2012
Barely three weeks on from the conclusion of a spectacular Olympic Games, London is ready to welcome the world once again for what promises to be another electrifying sporting celebration as the 2012 Paralympic Games begin.
Stratford’s Olympic Stadium will be the focus of the sporting world as the 14th Paralympic Games is officially opened during a powerful and thought-provoking Opening Ceremony, marking the start of 11 days of elite sporting competition in what is being billed as the biggest and best Paralympic Games ever.
Channel 4 will have exclusive coverage of this historic occasion, presented by veteran news anchor Jon Snow and commentary on the evening’s events provided by Krishnan Guru-Murthy.
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August 19, 2012
Channel 4 News anchor Jon Snow will present a live nightly show building up to the start of the London 2012 Paralympics with the help of well-known celebrities and faces from the world of sport and entertainment.
‘Jon Snow’s Paralympic Show’ will countdown to the most eagerly anticipated Paralympics ever, with profiles and reports covering all aspects of the Games.
Viewers are invited to join in the wave of enthusiasm and excitement each weeknight in the run-up to the Paralympics at 7.30pm on Channel 4.
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LONDON 2012: Paralympics Opening Ceremony – Exclusively live on Channel 4
August 28, 2012Barely three weeks on from the conclusion of a spectacular Olympic Games, London is ready to welcome the world once again for what promises to be another electrifying sporting celebration as the 2012 Paralympic Games begin.
Stratford’s Olympic Stadium will be the focus of the sporting world as the 14th Paralympic Games is officially opened during a powerful and thought-provoking Opening Ceremony, marking the start of 11 days of elite sporting competition in what is being billed as the biggest and best Paralympic Games ever.
Channel 4 will have exclusive coverage of this historic occasion, presented by veteran news anchor Jon Snow and commentary on the evening’s events provided by Krishnan Guru-Murthy.
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