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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

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Twenty Twelve Season 1 Episode 1 - Countdown
    7.2/10(114 votes)

    #1 - Countdown

    S1:E1

    With time ticking inexorably downwards the marketing team come up with a major public event to mark the 1,000 days to go milestone. A huge clock designed by a contemporary British artist. The only problem is that the clock has a potentially disastrous design flaw which no-one seems to have noticed.

    Director:John Morton
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Twenty Twelve Season 1 Episode 3 - Roman Remains
    7.5/10(83 votes)

    #2 - Roman Remains

    S1:E3

    It's another challenging week for Head of Deliverance, Ian Fletcher and his team. Roman remains have been discovered on the site of the Aquatics Center, forcing them to contemplate radical last minute modifications to the design of the building.

    Director:John Morton
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Twenty Twelve Season 2 Episode 2 - Boycott (2)
    7.5/10(69 votes)

    #3 - Boycott (2)

    S2:E2

    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.

    Director:John Morton
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Twenty Twelve Season 2 Episode 4 - The Rapper
    7.5/10(63 votes)

    #4 - The Rapper

    S2:E4

    Siobhan's team design a major sexual health campaign, complete with a rap song ("Get It On"), which may upset the Catholic competitors.

    Director:John Morton
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Twenty Twelve Season 1 Episode 6 - Equestrian Controversy
    7.6/10(81 votes)

    #5 - Equestrian Controversy

    S1:E6

    The decision to hold equestrian events in Greenwich Park is one of the most controversial choices made by the Olympic authorities. Among the local residents against it is self-style maverick film director Tony Ward. Over thirty years have passed since his one and only successful film, so he's had a lot of time to think about how angry he is and to plan his campaign of protest.

    Director:John Morton
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Twenty Twelve Season 2 Episode 3 - Clarence House
    7.6/10(68 votes)

    #6 - Clarence House

    S2:E3

    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?

    Director:John Morton
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Twenty Twelve Season 2 Episode 6 - Inclusivity Day
    7.7/10(60 votes)

    #7 - Inclusivity Day

    S2:E6

    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.

    Director:John Morton
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Twenty Twelve Season 1 Episode 2 - Visitors from Rio
    7.8/10(98 votes)

    #8 - Visitors from Rio

    S1:E2

    A visiting group of dignitaries from Rio (the Olympic host in 2016) is in London for the week. For Head of Deliverance Ian Fletcher and his team the mission is simple. They have to get them across London in time to meet Lord Coe for an official reception at the Olympic Stadium. What can possibly go wrong?

    Director:John Morton
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Twenty Twelve Season 1 Episode 4 - Raising the Bar
    7.8/10(87 votes)

    #9 - Raising the Bar

    S1:E4

    Dave Wellbeck is an ex-athlete, double Olympic silver medalist and in theory a natural choice as Brand Ambassador for Raising the Bar - a scheme to get young people inspired by Olympic ideals. He's hard working, conscientious and loyal but the truth is that he has about as much charisma as a dimmer switch. Ian and Siobhan have different views on how to deal with the problem.

    Director:John Morton
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Twenty Twelve Season 1 Episode 5 - Cultural Curator
    7.8/10(74 votes)

    #10 - Cultural Curator

    S1:E5

    There are only three applicants for the post of Curator of the Cultural Olympiad so how difficult can it be to select the best candidate? Ian and the team are about to find out when they are forced to go through a series of spectacular u-turns.

    Director:John Morton
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Twenty Twelve Season 2 Episode 5 - Catastrophisation
    7.8/10(65 votes)

    #11 - Catastrophisation

    S2:E5

    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.

    Director:John Morton
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Twenty Twelve Season 2 Episode 7 - Loose Ends
    7.8/10(64 votes)

    #12 - Loose Ends

    S2:E7

    With ten days left to try to tie up loose ends, the Deliverance Team's problems begin to pile up.

    Director:John Morton
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Twenty Twelve Season 2 Episode 1 - Boycott (1)
    8.1/10(80 votes)

    #13 - Boycott (1)

    S2:E1

    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.

    Director:John Morton
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Countdown" is the worst rated episode of "Twenty Twelve". It scored 7.2/10 based on 114 votes. Directed by John Morton and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/14/2011. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Roman Remains".