Invictus Games - Season 2 / Year 2016
Season 2 / Year 2016
Episodes
The Road to the Games
Nick Knowles follows the inspirational stories of men and women from the armed forces who have been wounded or injured or live with PTSD, as they set their sights on a place in the UK Armed Forces team at 2016's Invictus Games in Orlando, Florida. HRH Prince Harry, who came up with the idea for the Invictus Games, catches up with some of the competitors from London 2014 and shares his hopes for the forthcoming games in the USA, which he launched alongside first lady of the United States Michelle Obama in October 2015.
Opening Ceremony
Gabby Logan and Ade Adepitan get BBC One's coverage of the 2016 Invictus Games up and running, live from Orlando, Florida. There are highlights of the opening ceremony, including Prince Harry and Michelle Obama, and performances from James Blunt and Gareth Malone's Invictus Choir.
Day 1
The sporting action gets under way. Paralympian Jon-Allan Butterworth has highlights of the cycling, and ex-Royal Marine JJ Chalmers discovers how the teams of 14 countries are finding living together.
Day 2
Gabby Logan, Daraine Mulvihill and Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson bring highlights of the morning's track and field events. JJ Chalmers meets a remarkable powerlifter, Rachael Latham reports on the rowing and archery and Gabby hears the stories of some inspiring military wives.
Day 3
Gabby Logan and Ade Adepitan have all the action from the swimming pool, former Paralympian Martine Wright has highlights of the sitting volleyball, and wheelchair rugby fanatic Steve Brown reveals the line-up for the celebrity exhibition match. Philanthropist Ken Fisher reveals why he wanted to bring the games to the USA.
Day 4
Gabby Logan and Daraine Mulvihill are live from Orlando on day four of the Invictus Games. Jayant Mistry has highlights of the morning's wheelchair tennis, and Steve Brown reports on all the wheelchair rugby action, including the celebrity exhibition match. Plus the stars of the closing ceremony pop in for a chat as rehearsals get underway.
Day 5 and Closing Ceremony
On the final day, Gabby Logan and Daraine Mulvihill catch up with Ade Adepitan for highlights of the wheelchair basketball. Eddie Butler and Tanni Grey-Thompson introduce the closing ceremony concert, which includes some very special guests.
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