Barwick has held numerous senior positions and was chief executive of the FA from 2005 to 2008, while Johnson is a highly regarded rights expert from the FA, the Premier League and ITV.

The pair will be joined by David Wood, the executive chairman of Input Media, who is one of the most respected professionals in the business in terms of delivering studio facilities.

Managing director of Forman's Fish Island Lance Forman said: "As Forman's Fish Island has the best views of London's Olympic Park and Stadium we have had a huge interest from the international media to facilitate TV studios for 2012.

"As we are only 100 metres from London's Olympic Stadium it makes good sense to all our clients."

The TV Studios will be located on the top floor of Forman's temporary structure adjacent to their existing premises, giving 100m of Olympic backdrop with plug in and go technical facilities and an experienced professional support service.

Arthur Somerset, Director of Events at Forman's Fish Island, added: "There will be a River Bus service from Limehouse to Old Ford Lock and to the Media Centre operating 22 hours a day at Games Time.

"By using the river, our clients will avoid any congestion and crowds and be able to arrive and depart on time and in style.

"At Games Time this will be a luxury."

Lance Forman himself has become a legendary figure in the East End of London after he triumphed in a highly-publicised legal battle with former Mayor Ken Livingstone.

His original premises were slap bang in the middle of where the main Olympic Stadium now stands and he was given a compulsory purchase order by the London Development Agency (LDA) to make room for the Games.

It was suggested the fourth generation salmon smoking family business move away from the Olympic Park, but Forman resiliently stood his ground to secure a stunning location on the banks of the River Lea, offering premier views of the stadium.

His tenacity appears to have paid off as Forman now looks set to make a fortune hiring out his key venues for both broadcasting and corporate hospitality during the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, with a figure of £1 million ($1.6 million) a day being mentioned, and Nike, Visa and a number of National Olympic Associations said to be interested.

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