Inspire a generation.
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.
July 27, 2012
BBC, OBS - Olympic Broadcasting Services
18 people
Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
Self
Acting
Mike Oldfield
Self
Sound
Kenneth Branagh
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Acting
J.K. Rowling
Self
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Paul McCartney
Self
Acting
Rowan Atkinson
Mr. Bean
Acting
Daniel Craig
James Bond
Acting
David Beckham
Self
Acting
Emeli Sandé
Self
Acting
Evelyn Glennie
Self
Sound
Simon Rattle
Self
Acting
Dizzee Rascal
Self
Acting
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