A compilation of ten audio cuts:
1. Bruce Walker, an engineer from Petone, talks about a rocket battery he worked in from 1942-1944. He was the only New Zealander in the battery, which was part of the anti-aircraft defence of London. He also speaks about the work of the Home Guard.
2. Sir George Robertson recalls the 1896 Athens Olympic Games, in which he participated as a discus thrower, despite having never seen a discus. He is interviewed by Max Robertson in London.
3. Yvette Williams describes her gold medal winning long jump at the Helsinki Olympics in 1952.
4. Sir Edmund Hillary speaks about his mountaineering programme for the 1960 Himalayan expedition. He says that this time there will be a lot more scientific work being done. The main objective is to find out more about the physiology of high-altitude acclimatisation. They will also look for evidence of the Abominable Snowman, or Yeti. He says they are going there with open minds, and they will be taking along about twelve cameras with flash equipment and trip-wires. They will also attempt to climb Mount Makalu without using oxygen reserves.
5. All Black Nev McEwen shares statistics regarding rugby touring, including distance travelled, number of speeches listened to, and the number of games played. He calculates that the 1960 All Blacks spent more time listening to speeches than actually playing rugby.
6. BBC interviews and commentary on the Olympic Games.
Max Robertson speaks about the torch ceremony of the Olympic Games. He also speaks to Norris McWhirter (a writer and broadcaster on athletics) about what it takes to be an Olympic city - the facilities required, and the costs involved; they also discuss Olympic ideals.
Olympic gold medallist Harold Abrahams then speaks about the prestige of the Olympic Games.
7. A description of Jack Lovelock's win in the 1500 metres at the 1936 Olympics. His time was 03:47:08 - an Olympic and world record. There is actuality of commentary from the race, with the BBC commentator Harold Abrahams shouting his friend home with much enthusiasm - "Come on, Jack!". There are then comments from Jack Lovelock himself.
8. Jesse Owens discusses the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
9. Commentary of the boxing match between Henry Cooper and Ray Harris.
10. Mr Austad, the New Zealand team manager for the Olympic Games in Rome, replies on behalf of the team at a civic reception on their return home.