Public Opinion
How will you choose to watch the Games?
Think you already know which channels people are likely to view the Games on? We think the answers may surprise you.
"I´ll watch the games on some outdoor screens."
Becky, 29 – IT Analyst
How will you choose to watch the Games?
Think you already know which channels people likely to view the Games on? We think the answers may surprise you.
"I´ll watch the games on some outdoor screens."
Becky, 29 – IT Analyst
Planning to take time off for the Games?
Not everyone will have tickets to the Games but judging from our research everyone plans to watch them.
"I´m planning to take the full two weeks off."
Lisa, 41 – Midwife
Keeping up with the action during the Games
Find out how the people we spoke to intend to use technology to keep up with the action throughout the course of the Games.
"I do think that this is going to be the digital Olympics."
Keira, 24 – Civil Servant
What are the most popular tickets?
With 26 different sports to choose from there´s definitely something for everyone. Find out which tickets the public have set their sights on.
"Swimming and tennis are the two key areas for us."
Raj, 41 – Management Consultant
Sharing the experience of the Games
Whether you´re supporting your country or cheering for the underdog, the London 2012 experience will be shared the world over. But will it be friends or family you choose to watch them with?
"I´ll probably sit down with my family and we´ll watch it together."
Ben, 19 – Waiter
Keeping up with the Games
Nobody likes to be the last to know. Thankfully we won´t miss a throw, jump, somersault or dive as a result of today´s technology. Find out how the public intend to keep up with every event in every detail.
"Access the internet and any form of media on my phone."
Lisa, 41 – Midwife
Watching sports at work
Will your employers allow you or will you allow your employees to watch the Games on company time? Find out how the public feel here.
"It´s better that employers organise something sensibly than the workforce do it covertly."
Ad, 47 – HR Manager
If you could only watch one event what would it be?
Everyone has a favourite. Find out if your first choice is the same as the people we interviewed.
"It´s going to have to be the rowing."
Lisa, 41 – Midwife
Olympic memories
Was it the sprinters, the rowers or the gymnasts that captured your imagination for the very first time? Find how the public remember the Games here.
"The first ones that were televised."
Patricia, 60 – Invigilator
What is the role of the IT infrastructure at the Games?
Will the public´s opinon on how the Games are delivered be as far reaching as the Games? Find out here.
"It´s of vital importance that everyone gets to see what's going on and is kept up to date with everything."
Mark, 34 – Private Client Manager
What are the long term benefits of hosting the Games?
The public are hoping for more tourists to visit Britain and boost our economy. They are also hoping more people will benefit in the regenerated areas for years to come. Find out more here.
"The renovation and regeneration of the East End was long overdue."
Patricia, 60 – Invigilator
London Pride
How does it feel to be a resident of the Games host city? Excited, proud and privileged are just some of the sentiments. Find what people feel here.
"The Olympics are coming home."
Raj, 41 – Management Consultant
Where were you when the bid was won?
When a truly historic event takes place, nobody forgets where they were. Find out what other people were doing when the bid came through.
"I heard an almighty cheer coming out of one of the pubs so I knew we must have won."
Sue, 53 – Career Consultant
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