As the Olympics concludes, BBC tours its Unreal Engine-powered studio. Even the fish weren't real. This year's controversial and disrupted Olympic Games have now concluded - and as the BBC finishes its coverage, the broadcaster has given viewers a tour behind the scenes of its virtual studio.

Is BBC Olympic studio in Japan?

The 2020 Olympics are in Tokyo but the BBC studio is not actually based in Japan. ... But some viewers were stunned to learn that the impressive studio is not in Japan and is actually based somewhere close to their homes.

Is Dan Walker actually in Tokyo?

'BBC Breakfast' is being replaced by 'Olympic Breakfast' with Dan Walker and Sam Quek for the duration of the Tokyo 2020 Games. The Tokyo 2020 Olympics are taking place without in-person spectators due to the Covid-19 pandemic – so fans have to watch the Games from home instead.