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School Radio,02 May 2014,15 mins

SeriesMaking the Commonwealth Games

The world gets ready for Glasgow 2014

Scottish Schools 2nd Level

Available for over a year

Iain Stirling joins athletes and organisers on the starting blocks for Glasgow 2014. This week's programme features the Queen's Baton Relay, what it's like to be part of Team Scotland, and a sneak preview of the athletes' village. BBC Scotland's Jane Lewis drops in with her spectators' guide to two Games' events, athletics and swimming. And then there's the maths. Mathematical calculations are the hidden force making sure everything happens exactly how it needs to during the 11 days of the Games. Iain's got a challenge for you – so pencils at the ready!

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