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  1. The Marathon

    6/6 The ultimate endurance race - the marathon - is explored in words and original song.

  2. Controversies

    5/6 Pills, protest and politics - Olympic controversies explored in stories and original song.

  3. Going for Gold

    4/6 The pursuit of the ultimate prize - Olympic gold - is explored in words and original song.

  4. Munich

    3/6 The joy and tragedy of the 1972 Munich Olympics are explored through special songs.

  5. Berlin

    2/6 The high jumper dropped from Germany's 1936 Olympic team for being Jewish tells her story.

  6. Olympia

    1/6 Songs and stories of great Olympians from 776 BC, to London's Games in 1908 and 1948.