Series 1 closes with an Olympian nightmare. Kasia and Dan de-mythologise London 2012: surface-to-air missiles on east London rooftops, cops arresting protesters, VIP lanes on the roads - all in the name of "cheering up the country in hard times". We talk about riots, food banks, authoritarian capitalism, and what the controversial London 2012 Opening Ceremony tells us about national identity. Key object: The 2012 games official mascot – Wenlock Police Officer Figurine. This is the final episode of Series 1! If you're enjoying Cursed Objects, please support our Patreon to help us make Series 2 as soon as possible: patreon.com/cursedobjects. You can also follow us on twitter and instagram @CursedObjectsUK. Theme music and production: Mr Beatnick Artwork: Archie Bashford
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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE
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El Partidazo de COPE
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12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana
01 Jan 1970
Fin de Semana