Opening Ceremony
From the Olympic Stadium, the 30th Olympiad is officially declared open by Her Majesty the Queen. The event features a stunning cultural show ahead of the athletes' parade.
Coverage of the opening ceremony, which officially starts at 9.00, with the eyes of the world focused on the Olympic Stadium as the 30th Olympiad is officially declared open by Her Majesty the Queen.
Film director Danny Boyle is set to produce a stunning cultural show ahead of the athletes' parade, during which over 200 countries are expected to be represented. This is followed by the official opening, the arrival of the torch and the lighting of the cauldron.
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James Bond escorts the Queen to the London 2012 Olympic Games
Duration: 06:27
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Isles of Wonder
Duration: 03:22
Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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Frank Turner
I Still Believe
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High Contrast
The Road Goes On Forever (One Minute To Midnight Extended Mix)
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**** Buttons
Surf Solar
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Captain Algernon Drummond
Eton Boating Song
Lyricist: William Johnson Cory. -
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Variations
Performer: Julian Lloyd Webber. -
Sex Pistols
God Save The Queen
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Simon May
Eastenders Theme (2009 Version)
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The Clash
London Calling
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Lily Allen
Smile
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Muse
Map of the Problematique
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Four Nations Choirs
Jerusalem / Flower of Scotland / Danny Boy / Bread of Heaven
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FranΓ§oisβ€Xavier Roth
Nimrod
Orchestra: LSO On Track. -
Underworld & Evelyn Glennie
And I Will Kiss
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George Frideric Handel
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
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Eric Coates
The Dam Busters March
Orchestra: Ron Goodwin and His Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Eric Coates. -
Monty Norman
James Bond Theme
Performer: John Barry and His Orchestra. -
Blanck Mass
Sundowner
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. -
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God Save the Queen
Music Arranger: Gordon Jacob. -
Mike Oldfield
Tubular Bells / In Dulci Jubilo
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Vangelis
Chariots of Fire
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Arthur Wood
The Archers theme
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Winifred Atwell
Black and White Rag
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Sugababes
Push the Button
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Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
Enola Gay
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Lionel Bart
Food Glorious Food
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Rizzle Kicks
When I Was a Youngster
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The Jam
Going Underground
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Eric Clapton
Wonderful Tonight
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Colin Tully
Gregory's Girl theme
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Charlie Chaplin
La Violetera
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The Who
My Generation
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The Rolling Stones
(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
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Millie Small
My Boy Lollipop
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The Kinks
All Day and All of the Night
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The Beatles
She Loves You
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Mud
Tiger Feet
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Led Zeppelin
Trampled Under Foot
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The Specials
A Message to You Rudy
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David Bowie
Starman
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Queen
Bohemian Rhapsody
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Sex Pistols
Pretty Vacant
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New Order
Blue Monday
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Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Relax
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Soul II Soul
Back to Life (However Do You Want Me) (feat. Caron Wheeler)
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Happy Mondays
Step On
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Eurythmics
Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
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The Prodigy
Firestarter
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Underworld
Born Slippy
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John Kellette
I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
Lyricist: Jaan Kenbrovin. -
Blur
Song 2
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Dizzee Rascal & Armand van Helden
Bonkers
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AR Rahman
Nimma Nimma
Performer: Jaspreet Jasz. -
Mark Ronson
Valerie (feat. Amy Winehouse)
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Muse
Uprising
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Tinie Tempah
Pass Out
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Dizzee Rascal & Armand van Helden
Bonkers
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Emeli SandΓ©
Heaven
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David Holmes
I Heard Wonders
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Brian Eno
An Ending
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Emeli SandΓ©
Abide With Me
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The Chemical Brothers
Galvanize
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Underworld
Moon In Water (Instrumental)
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Underworld
Always Loved a Film (Instrumental)
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Underworld
Rez
High Contrast Remix
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Pet Shop Boys
West End Girls
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Underworld
Minneapolis
High Contrast Remix
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Bee Gees
Stayin' Alive
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High Contrast
Reach
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High Contrast
Ghost Dance
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Underworld
Dark and Long (Dark Train)
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Underworld
Dark and Long
Remix Artist: Darren Price. Remix Artist: High Contrast. -
High Contrast
The Long Way Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
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Electric Light Orchestra
Mr. Blue Sky
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**** Buttons
Olympians
Remix Artist: High Contrast. -
U2
Where The Streets Have No Name
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David Bowie
'Heroes'
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The Chemical Brothers
Galvanize
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Arctic Monkeys
I Bet You Look Good On the Dance Floor
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Arctic Monkeys
Come Together
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Underworld, Evelyn Glennie, Elizabeth Roberts & Alex Trimble
Caliban's Dream
Choir: Dockhead Choir. Choir: Only Men Aloud. -
Pink Floyd
Eclipse
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Paul McCartney
Hey Jude
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Executive Producer | Paul Davies |
Presenter | Sue Barker |
Presenter | Huw Edwards |
Presenter | Gary Lineker |
Presenter | Jake Humphrey |
Presenter | Mishal Husain |
Broadcasts
- Fri 27 Jul 2012 21:00
- Sat 28 Jul 2012 06:00
- Sat 18 Aug 2012 13:00
- Mon 20 Aug 2012 01:45
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