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Olympics Rewind: London 2012: Opening Ceremony: Director's Cut

27/07/2013

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BBC Sport - Olympics Rewind, London 2012, Opening Ceremony: Director's Cut

A special director's cut of Danny Boyle's Olympic opening ceremony from 2012.

Special director's cut of Danny Boyle's 2012 Olympic opening ceremony, featuring James Bond, Rowan Atkinson, David Beckham, Paul McCartney and the lighting of the cauldron.

Special director's cut version of Danny Boyle's extraordinary Olympic opening ceremony from 2012, with extended highlights including unforgettable moments like 'Her Majesty' parachuting into the stadium with James Bond; Rowan Atkinson performing with the London Symphony Orchestra with comic results; David Beckham driving a speedboat while helping along the Olympic flame; live performances by the likes of Sir Paul McCartney, Emeli Sande and the Arctic Monkeys; the lighting of the cauldron; and the best moments from the athletes' parade.

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