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London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder (2012)

7.84h 0mDocumentary

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.

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Director: Danny Boyle

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Cast & crew

Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom as Self

Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

Self

Mike Oldfield as Self

Mike Oldfield

Self

Kenneth Branagh as Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Kenneth Branagh

Isambard Kingdom Brunel

J.K. Rowling as Self

J.K. Rowling

Self

Paul McCartney as Self

Paul McCartney

Self

Rowan Atkinson as Mr. Bean

Rowan Atkinson

Mr. Bean

Daniel Craig as James Bond

Daniel Craig

James Bond

David Beckham as Self

David Beckham

Self

Emeli Sandé as Self

Emeli Sandé

Self

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Evelyn Glennie

Self

Simon Rattle as Self

Simon Rattle

Self

Dizzee Rascal as Self

Dizzee Rascal

Self

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