BBC Worldwide to publish DVD set of Olympics

BBC Worldwide will publish a DVD set of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

The London 2012 Olympic Games DVD and Blu-ray release will feature over nine hours of footage including highlights from Danny Boyle’s opening ceremony as well as the closing ceremony from artistic director Kim Gavin’s entitled A Symphony of British Music.  In addition to the successes from Team GB, it will also feature additional key moments from the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Paul Dempsey, managing director of BBC Worldwide Consumer Products said “As the official Olympic Broadcaster, the BBC has achieved record viewing figures for their coverage and we are delighted to be able to offer this DVD which captures sporting history in the making.”

The release will be available in the UK to pre-order from 10 August and in-store from 29th October 2012.