Opening with a Big Bang! Disabled genius Stephen Hawking is the star turn at the London 2012 Paralympics Opening Ceremony - and after a day of rain how sensible to have brought so many umbrellas5.39.217.763 m. q9 E% v+ D- ~5 D
- The astrophysicist, who has motor neurone disease, takes centre stage as he launches spectacular show
- Renowned scientist, 70, took viewers on an'exquisite journey of discovery' in his unique and distinctive voice
- Themes include 'empowerment' and 'challenging perceptions of human possibility'
- He lead a host of deaf and disabled artists, local children and performers newly trained in circus skills
- Sir Ian McKellen acted scenes from Shakespeare's The Tempest in the role of Prospero
- The show, called Enlightenment, will urge the crowd to take part in the world's largest 'apple crunch'
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The Paralympic Games exploded with a Big Bang as Professor Stephen Hawking launched the Opening Ceremony in front of more than a billion viewers on an 'exquisite journey of discovery'.
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) a% |" }: H5 e- j; b! _: Z$ W5.39.217.76Sir Ian McKellen then portrayed Prospero from the Tempest before Professor Hawking guided the audience through 'the wonders of science' in a variety of narratives inspired by his seminal tome A Brief History of Time.5.39.217.76, ~2 K) r) @7 d$ L r
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World's greatest scientist: Stephen Hawking takes centre stage at the launch of the Olympics Opening Ceremony in the Olympic stadium in front of a billion viewersTVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。; m- _; |, r9 ~5 q N5 Y5 c
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$ p; A/ c, A' T, C; ~8 F$ f0 @公仔箱論壇Stunning: Hundreds of performers holding umbrellas form a ring around the middle of the Olympic Stadium as the ceremony gets into full swing
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6 H7 p, f0 d* t: G( Gtvb now,tvbnow,bttvbCrunch time: A wheelchair-bound artist rides atop a giant apple, which became a central theme of the show in reference to the moment Sir Isaac Newton formulated the theory of gravity after an apple fell on his head% u1 r8 N0 ~8 B9 L& b2 f) P# h* e( {
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Prof Hawking and actor Sir Ian McKellen played prominent roles in the opening ceremony, which also featured a host of deaf and disabled artists, local children and performers newly-trained in circus skills.公仔箱論壇+ R1 }* J) R& a* n9 A& c$ U
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They were being officially opened by the Queen, who said in a statement released in advance: 'It is with tremendous pride that the people of London and the United Kingdom welcome the world to the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
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'The Games are returning to the country where they first began, more than 60 years ago.
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$ T& S4 B. ]% `' f! Ttvb now,tvbnow,bttvbRoyal approval: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge look on as they take their positions for the start of the opening ceremony
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Prof Hawking said: 'The Paralympic Games is about transforming our perception of the world. We are all different. There is no such thing as a standard or run-of-the-mill human being but we share the same human spirit.TVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。- M! s- k' {' N3 ~5 {/ k3 @
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'What is important is that we have the ability to create. This creativity can take many forms, from physical achievement to theoretical physics.tvb now,tvbnow,bttvb/ ?# g# Z1 @# ]
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'However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at.'
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Spectators inside the stadium - plus the millions around the world - were asked to take a bite of an apple at the same time in the world’s biggest ever ‘apple-crunch’.TVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。* {0 A/ p( m$ q; u8 K; ^8 E8 z
It was a reference to the story that Sir Isaac came up with the theory of gravity when an apple fell on his head as he sat beneath a tree in 1666.
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* |& w& w: ~: x! r; }( R8 QThe eyes of the world watch on: Spectators catch the action on a giant screen in London's Trafalgar Square
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Taking it all in: Members of the Chinese team, who will hoping for another strong showing in this year's Games, savour the moment as they enter the stadium
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: [3 X: e/ ]) V/ R% x5.39.217.76Pride of a nation: Swimmer Guillermo Marro leads Argentina into the stadium. Paralympic athletes will compete in 20 sports, including archery, cycling, rowing, equestrian and sitting volleyball公仔箱論壇' @) g1 ^4 `- w, i) j
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. M& |, S0 I. L& J. wFestival atmosphere: The athletes make their way into the stadium and take their positions amid a sea of colour
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Vibrant colours: A pile of giant books, umbrellas hanging from the sky, a 'moon' stage, a web of cables and row upon row of blue plastic chairs featured in the show
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Biggest ever: The Games will host the highest number of athletes since their official birth in 1960 at the Rome Games, with 4,280 athletes representing over 160 nations compared to 400 participants from 23 countries in the Italian capital
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Reaching for the stars: Disabled actress Nicola Miles-Wildin swapped village hall audiences for the world last night when the 34-year-old made a spectacular appearance at the opening ceremony, performing to millions as Miranda from The Tempest5.39.217.761 p/ w" Y3 W+ O5 Z( L4 h
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# O: i# H& D7 O2 q6 D" F: c2 R+ p, Btvb now,tvbnow,bttvbGlobal event: A sphere descends into the stadium past the floodlights as the celebrations get into full flow
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The show, called Enlightenment, is expected to urge the 62,000-strong crowd to take part in the world's largest 'apple crunch' as each spectator is given an apple to bite at the same time
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2 ]% f& [( s$ n! [公仔箱論壇Celebrating brilliance: A host of deaf and disabled artists, local children and performers, all newly trained in circus skills, featured in the show
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Five torchbearers arrived at the zebra crossing outside Abbey Road recording studios to recreate the pose made famous by The Beatles.2 p% c0 c. p' f, ]' B5 P% h
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The torch also visited London Zoo, Regent Street, Trafalgar Square and Whitehall on its journey to the Olympic Stadium in Stratford.
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Demand for tickets to the Games is still high and 10,000 will be put on sale each day during the event.
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No rain on this parade: A giant umbrella hovers over a giant dome as hundreds of performers are lit up belowTVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。+ H0 H% C5 ]. A' ^4 ~ d
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Lighting up the Games: Professor Hawking leads the spectators on a voyage through the universe as he proves the star turn at the opening ceremony
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Voyage of discovery: The exploits of man's adventures to the moon featured in the opening ceremony as the audience were guided through the wonders of the cosmos by Stephen Hawking
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London 2012 chief executive Paul Deighton said: 'We've tried to get as many people in as we reasonably can. This is a wonderful illustration of how the British public have said we love the Paralympics and want to be part of it.'5.39.217.76& o( l k( s' I) Y2 _; K
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Prime Minister David Cameron said of the Games: 'They will create new role models, they will change attitudes to disability and they will have a positive impact on society.'
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/ Y4 |' B) Z2 {, z& hParalympic athletes will compete for 503 gold medals across 20 sports during the London Games, with competitions starting tomorrow.# y8 l+ i4 j+ `1 W9 _) H
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$ T7 R9 d9 n$ y: ~; L: @公仔箱論壇Blaze of glory: An aircraft trails fireworks to herald the start the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics
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They were being officially opened by the Queen, who said in a statement released in advance: 'It is with tremendous pride that the people of London and the United Kingdom welcome the world to the London 2012 Paralympic Games.tvb now,tvbnow,bttvb/ K. K! _7 O1 y- O, z: x1 d
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'The Games are returning to the country where they first began, more than 60 years ago.
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'We look forward to celebrating the uplifting spirit which distinguishes the Paralympic Games from other events, drawing on Britain's unique sporting heritage.'
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Sneak preview: A glimpse inside the Olympic Stadium as preparations are made for the opening ceremony in front of more than a billion viewers across the globe2 o3 l5 ~9 X- ^) g, w- C' }
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Buzz of anticipation: Spectators fill the Olympic Stadium in readiness for the spectacular opening ceremony to the London Paralympic Games
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Prof Hawking said: 'The Paralympic Games is about transforming our perception of the world.公仔箱論壇4 S j2 P* [3 p0 H& U5 Z1 a4 R$ k
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Earlier, the Paralympic Flame was greeted by large crowds as it made its way past some of the most famous landmarks in the capital.
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Ready to party: Spectators make their way into the Olympic stadium for the Opening Ceremony of the London Paralympic Games 2012 at the Olympic Stadium in Stratford
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8 L7 `0 `6 c k3 P0 T6 `2 jtvb now,tvbnow,bttvbSpectacular: The opening ceremony, signalling the start of 11 days of competition by nearly 4,300 athletes from 166 countries, will be opened with a flypast by Aerobility, a charity that trains disabled people to become pilots公仔箱論壇; m2 r0 @, y4 l
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Expectation: Spectators, including physiotherapists from the National Spinal Injuries Centre prepare to enter the Olympic Stadium for the Opening Ceremony
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The torch also visited London Zoo, Regent Street, Trafalgar Square and Whitehall on its journey to the Olympic Stadium in Stratford.公仔箱論壇2 ]( E) y- {6 z( u3 @
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Demand for tickets to the Games is still high and 10,000 will be put on sale each day during the event.
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Prime Minister David Cameron said of the Games: 'They will create new role models, they will change attitudes to disability and they will have a positive impact on society.'
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Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt said: 'For many Brits, this will be the first time they have seen the Paralympic Games at all. It will be a very big moment to really change perceptions and that will be something to be proud of.'5.39.217.76! w$ K* h) M1 E4 y; z% G
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Paralympic athletes will compete for 503 gold medals across 20 sports during the London Games, with competitions starting tomorrow.
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! E$ [$ V/ @ T6 C7 ]4 U6 b7 Wtvb now,tvbnow,bttvbCo-artistic director Bradley Hemmings said: 'Our talks with Stephen Hawking began towards the end of last year.tvb now,tvbnow,bttvb) U4 d/ ?- o6 x- o2 L# ]0 u& l, y
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'Everybody knows about Professor Hawking and his extraordinary theoretical work and writings about science which have made very complex ideas accessible to all of us, but what came through in our meetings with him was the humanity and the humour of him. He is a fun guy.'
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London 2012 Part Two: The Paralympic opening ceremony signals the start of 11 days of competition by nearly 4,300 athletes from 166 countries
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Co-artistic director Jenny Sealey added: 'Tonight you will be taken on the most exquisite journey of discovery inspired by the wonder of science. It is about the wonder of science and it is Stephen Hawking who guides us.
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'Both Hawking and McKellen in their narrative talk about what we all need to remember; don’t just look down at your feet, look at the stars, be curious.'公仔箱論壇* G& J' K; ^! X
The show, called Enlightenment, which featureswill later urge the 62,000-strong crowd to take part in the world's largest 'apple crunch' as each spectator is given an apple to bite at the same time.
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+ h- W+ m- @3 p- q, B0 d+ g5 w公仔箱論壇The opening ceremony, signalling the start of 11 days of competition by nearly 4,300 athletes from 166 countries, will be opened with a flypast by Aerobility, a charity that trains disabled people to become pilots.
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The cast also includes past Paralympians and injured soldiers. More than 3,000 adult volunteers are taking part in the ceremony, along with more than 100 children and a professional cast of 100.# P, T" E' B% H0 f
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With huge demand for tickets, the Paralympics are, like the Olympics, expected to be one of the most successful Games ever.
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More than 2.4 million tickets have already been sold - half a million of those to overseas visitors. Ten thousand tickets will be available each day during the event and the Games are on course to be the first Paralympics to sell out.
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London 2012 chief executive Paul Deighton said: 'We've tried to get as many people in as we reasonably can. TVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。# a/ n2 I. b4 _$ f$ G' p4 G
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'It will be a very big moment to really change perceptions and that will be something to be proud of.'
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