Ten years ago today, 900 million people watched London’s Olympic opening ceremony, marking the start of a games which, it was hoped, would help regenerate a corner of East London. Looking at the site now, how have those hopes held up?

This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. 

Guests:

- Jonathan Morrison, architecture correspondent, The Times.

- Mike Brooke, senior reporter, Archant press.

Host: Edward Drummond.

Clips: BBC, CNN.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.