Twenty Twelve

The team faces a crisis when Dr Benhamadi, head of the Algerian contingent, notices that the Shared Belief Centre does not face Mecca and threatens a boycott unless a new mosque is built. This angers the French athletes who are against concessions to Algeria but gathers support from other Islamic countries. Despite problems moving into his new flat and welcoming incoming staff member Fi Healey, head of legacy, Ian goes to the Foreign office for a video link-up with Benhamadi to rectify matters. Unfortunately he is let down by a series of technical malfunctions.

A visiting group of dignitaries from Rio is in London for the week.

Siobhan launches her Raising the Bar campaign to interest school children in the games through lectures by former silver medallist Dave Wellbeck. Sadly Dave is a truly hopeless public speaker and Siobhan sends him to gain inspiration from ex-actor Jason Topper. He does not improve though and ends up giving lectures in retirement homes instead. Kay stands firm against opposition to her retaining a wind turbine on site.