Nothing to get overwrought about

Horst Bullinger is not alone in finding something to carp about in the spectacular opening ceremony of the London Olympic Games, but suggesting it was self-glorification of Britain is, in my opinion, way off the mark. It seemed to me to be just a colourful, light-hearted but not entirely effective depiction of recent British history and social changes. The theme music from the 1950s film of the audacious RAF wartime “dam-busters” raid has iconic status in Britain, and I think its inclusion in the ceremony was entirely justified, although I must admit I missed it.

However, I doubt if anyone who did hear it immediately turned their thoughts back to the Second World War, except, seemingly, Mr Bullinger. 

Robin Grant

Bangkok