PREVIEW: Tokyo2020 Opening Ceremony, BBC One

Presented by Clare Balding and Alex Scott, with ceremony commentary from Hazel Irvine and Andrew Cotter.

Live coverage from Tokyo’s National Stadium, where, after a delay of a year, the games of the 32nd Olympiad will finally be declared open and the Olympic flame will be lit. This will be a spectacular and moving showpiece as Japan welcomes the athletes of the world.

Olympics 2020: Opening Ceremony airs Friday 23rd July, 12:00 pm -

4:00 pm on BBC One.