The Independent's arts review of 2012

The triumphs and turkeys of 2012

Friday 21 December 2012 20:00 EST
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28 July 2012: Britain welcomed the world to London for the Olympic games, with a well-received opening ceremony directed by Danny Boyle. The BBC said the UK's TV audience for the ceremony peaked at 26.9m.
28 July 2012: Britain welcomed the world to London for the Olympic games, with a well-received opening ceremony directed by Danny Boyle. The BBC said the UK's TV audience for the ceremony peaked at 26.9m.

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