The Italian Job transported to London to celebrate Olympics

Some of the team behind TV’s Top Gear helped to create the short film ahead of London 2012, starring triple jumper turned broadcaster Jonathan Edwards and rowers James Cracknell and Matthew Pinsent.

The film, The Britalian Job, was shot around numerous landmarks, including the Olympic Stadium.

The original 1969 movie, starring Sir Michael Caine, is considered a British classic, not least for its chase sequence, shot largely around Turin.

Minis, albeit the more modern versions, are again the stars of the latest version and celebrates the car firm’s partnership with Team GB and ParalympicsGB.

Red, white and blue London 2012 special edition Minis are seen in locations such as Knightsbridge and with a backdrop of the Houses of Parliament, trying to track down a mysterious motorbiker, played by Ms Kidd.

The cars are even seen emerging from the same Park Lane basement used in the original film, and hurtling through Leadenhall Market.

Gold-winning decathlete Daley Thompson and javelin silver medallist Steve Backley are also among the familiar faces who appear in the film.