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London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder

Inspire a generation.

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The London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony took place at 9pm on 27 July 2012. Titled 'Isles of Wonder', the Ceremony welcomed the finest athletes from more than 200 nations for the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games, marking an historic third time the capital has hosted the world’s biggest and most important sporting event. The Opening Ceremony reflected the key themes and priorities of the London 2012 Games, based on sport, inspiration, youth and urban transformation. It was a Ceremony 'for everyone' and celebrated contributions the UK has made to the world through innovation and revolution, as well as the creativity and exuberance of British people.

Directed byDanny Boyle

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4h 0m
Language
EN
Released
July 27, 2012
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BBCOBS - Olympic Broadcasting ServicesDone+Dusted

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London 2012: Opening Ceremony Commences

London 2012: Opening Ceremony Commences

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10 credited
Starring
Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

Self

Mike Oldfield

Mike Oldfield

Self

Kenneth Branagh

Kenneth Branagh

Isambard Kingdom Brunel

J.K. Rowling

J.K. Rowling

Self

Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney

Self

Rowan Atkinson

Rowan Atkinson

Mr. Bean

Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig

James Bond

David Beckham

David Beckham

Self

Emeli Sandé

Emeli Sandé

Self

Evelyn Glennie

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Danny Boyle
Danny Boyle
Written by
Danny Boyle
Danny Boyle
Frank Cottrell Boyce
Frank Cottrell Boyce
Produced by
Stephen Daldry
Stephen Daldry

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