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Sir Paul to end London 2012 opening ceremony
Sir Paul McCartney has confirmed he will end the opening ceremony of the London Olympic Games on July 27.
Speaking on <link> <caption>ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 5 live</caption> <altText>ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 5 live</altText> <url href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/5live" platform="highweb"/> </link> he said "I've been booked," and added that he would be "closing the opening".
A total cast of 15,000 will take part in the Olympic and Paralympic opening and closing ceremonies, to be watched by an estimated four billion people worldwide.
The full line-up of the opening ceremony is yet to be announced.
A performance by the former Beatle has long been rumoured, and in January he disclosed he was in talks about taking part.
Sir Paul wrapped up the proceedings of Monday's <link> <caption>star studded concert</caption> <url href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-18327599" platform="highweb"/> </link> to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee , with a bass guitar specially made for the occasion.
The opening ceremony is intended as a celebration showcasing the best of the host nation.
The Beatles were declared the biggest-selling singles act since charts began 60 years ago in a new Radio 2 countdown this week.
Sir Paul told the ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 5 live Drive that "on certain occasions" he still gets nerves before performing.
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