London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder

Jul 27, 2012

4h 0m

★ 7.8

Inspire a generation.

Overview

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.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

BBC

OBS - Olympic Broadcasting Services

Done+Dusted

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Cast

Self

Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

Self

Mike Oldfield

Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Kenneth Branagh

Self

J.K. Rowling

Self

Paul McCartney

Mr. Bean

Rowan Atkinson

James Bond

Daniel Craig

Self

David Beckham

Self

Emeli Sandé

Self

Evelyn Glennie

Self

Simon Rattle

Self

Dizzee Rascal

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London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder

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