Licence to thrill! London welcomes the world with spectacular three-hour Olympic Opening Ceremony celebrating Great Britain
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/ _: C2 f, u/ ^6 C8 x! ttvb now,tvbnow,bttvbGood evening, Mr Bond. Welcome, world. The Olympic Games arrived in London on Friday night with peals of bells, tableaux of drama and paroxysms of cheers that split the black velvet sky.
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/ U# n/ t, H8 x; T# b5.39.217.76And with those four words of introduction from The Queen to Daniel Craig’s 007 in a scene recorded in Buckingham Palace, corgis in attendance.& K3 z/ s8 p. k
! H( p) \! B+ g9 Etvb now,tvbnow,bttvbThe artistry could do nothing but lift the spirits and set the tone for 16 days of magical competition across 26 sports. Yet for all the creative flair to be marvelled at, the vision of Britain sent out from here across the world at times bordered on left-wing propaganda.5.39.217.762 V/ @& M' c8 T7 T* ?8 i
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Danny Boyle, the opening ceremony’s ringmaster, has a creative mind of manic genius. He also has a history of gritty films and grim themes. For all his Oscars and Baftas, the Slumdog Millionaire director was a risky appointment for this seminal event.4 M# T! k3 \ U0 C, u3 f
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) G, x- D6 ~ B; }3 C. a公仔箱論壇Lighting up the world: The Olympic Games were opened in the most spectacular of fashion with a three-hour show celebrating all that is great about Britain and its past 公仔箱論壇9 g$ ?+ x7 x3 R% }/ u+ I: o) a _! d
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And they're off: At 20:12 the Red Arrows flew over the Olympic Stadium as excitement reached fever pitch ahead of what proved to be a remarkable show
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- K" h2 ]. C, o公仔箱論壇Once the Jarrow marchers and the rolling kaleidoscopic scenery had delivered their brilliant tapestry, it was the athletes’ turn to parade in. All 204 nations, predominantly in alphabetical order, though with Britain as hosts last into the stadium. 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。7 o) w! l) E" }. P, j4 ~
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Ringing in the Games: Tour de France champion Bradley Wiggins started proceedings inside the stadium tvb now,tvbnow,bttvb* b# O* d q4 v3 d) U; S
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: U8 t9 K: Y) l! u0 h% P7 s公仔箱論壇The cycling ace worse a replica of his famous Tour de France yellow jersey as he was introduced to the 70,000 strong crowd in the Olympic Stadium
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From there, it was on to centre stage where rural Britain was celebrated with a nod to a pre-industrial time 公仔箱論壇( d4 m5 N# @) B4 ?
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Moving forward: From the green, green, grass sprung chimneys to symbolise the industrial revolution 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。: x$ A S: V5 |) \, E' ]
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As the revolution whirred on, the fire that drove it came together in the sky and on the ground. The result was a spectacular Olympic ring formationtvb now,tvbnow,bttvb6 G6 i% y* ^% |( y1 E
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Actors dressed as the Beatles' from their Sergeant Pepper album marched around the stadium
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They were joined by real Chelsea Pensioners
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British ceremony: God Saave The Queen was sang by the Kaos Signing Choir for Deaf and Hearing Children
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4 i3 G# n) H* U2 ~公仔箱論壇 Singing out: The pyjama-clad choir ranged from young children to teenagers ! |7 \* T+ n* W }- v U1 d
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, e8 ~+ O/ ~* stvb now,tvbnow,bttvb Past bedtime: Artists perform on beds during the Opening Ceremony
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3 M3 @2 r, ?1 L$ X5.39.217.76Read between the lines: Children played a prominent role, first through literary characters and then with Great Ormond Street Hospital and the NHS' w2 J T$ g2 C4 M' C
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7 W! ]# R3 s6 w: |) p公仔箱論壇 Actresses dressed as Mary Poppins float above the stadium, clinging onto umbrellas tvb now,tvbnow,bttvb2 E. W- ~# O; g2 A( E9 C( s
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; O: i% Y1 @) e% jChildren perform on trampolines as dancers play Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital staff 公仔箱論壇7 [: h( ?7 @: j' t1 t
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The name's Majesty, Her Majesty: Queen 'drops in' to Olympic Stadium by parachute accompanied by James Bond (just WHO managed to persuade her to do that?)
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l! r8 k: M: T7 B5.39.217.76The Queen greets 007 at Buckingham Palace with the words 'Good Evening, Mr Bond' in the film sequence leading up to her parachute'jump'
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; [" u+ m% S5 ^3 l/ a) F5 U5.39.217.76Hello Mr Bond: The comedy sketch involving The Queen and Daniel Craig proved to be a big hit
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0 {) q, i6 j. K) @The Royal corgis had a starring role in the film sequence leading up to the helicopter jump
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7 m3 f0 o5 K& p* pJames Bond actor Daniel Craig and the Queen in the helicopter 3 V, D4 _) Z# {1 s3 V! D% s. q
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+ D+ J/ V: H6 j/ {1 x3 n5.39.217.76In a pre-filmed sketch, Daniel Craig, in character as James Bond, prepares to leap with the Queen tvb now,tvbnow,bttvb& \. S* e% r3 l7 y( m/ O- P7 ^" S+ D
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/ @$ \9 K: a( y2 L" dWhat an entrance: Her Majesty Elizabeth II (definitely not an actress) parachuted in to the stadium with James Bond 5.39.217.768 j4 ^2 Y; ^/ }- U' |" M9 T
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5 a. f I k- H! A: B+ e* m U/ RAn actor portraying the Queen tumbles out of a helicopter high above the Olympic Stadium
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Her parachute - a British flag - opens out as she floats to the ground, where the REAL Queen emerges look disheveled . i7 I4 V2 I# c% v% ~$ ~1 X
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The helicopter hovered over the Olympic Stadium, before the Queen jumped out, pulling the rip cord on a Union Flag parachute 5.39.217.766 @' }( l, N1 A/ d" D
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3 w+ Y, d' L# [' X( f2 } htvb now,tvbnow,bttvb As the parachutist touched down, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh made their way into the stadium5 d2 V/ K, _1 n! _. a6 N1 o7 m
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She joined IOC President Jacques Rogge, other members of the Royal family and senior politicians in the Royal Box
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The Queen's expression was businesslike as she took her place in the Royal Box - all part of the act 公仔箱論壇2 R& z, H% K- E% C, A
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The Queen arrives in the Royal Box at the Olympic Stadium alongside IOC President Jacques Rogge (left)5.39.217.76; Q1 ^/ i& A, F, H+ q
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% Y$ u! H$ Z2 L) o$ t! X) IThe Queen is greeted by Princess Anne (right) and David Cameron after her spectacular entrance into the Olympic Stadium
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Honoured: The great of Great Britain was then given its moment, with remembrance of those who lost their lives in conflict
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& X3 X# h" p x' k4 ?( o5.39.217.76Looking bored: The London Symphony Orchestra played Chariots of Fire as Mr Bean - actor Rowan Atkinson - took to a keyboard 公仔箱論壇1 U4 u2 @, E' V9 y8 G' K* G
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' r i5 ^4 M& H6 F- G9 BThe Bean way: Half-way through the performance Mr Bean took out his phone and then proceeded to sneeze, while playing one key repetitivelytvb now,tvbnow,bttvb) R7 y- |: j t4 M7 n. D! e
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. d1 Z& f% i" C5 c6 s% QSing up for Britain: A mega mix of each musical era rang out as performers paid homage to the digital revolution of the last three decades
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National treasure: UK Grime MC Dizzee Rascal took to the stage singing 'Bonkers'公仔箱論壇2 b3 i4 q- J& j; T7 J
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Dancing shoes: The Arctic Monkeys played one of their early hits I Bet You Look Good On The Dance Floor 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。 I, D# t4 Z0 k/ r- s1 a
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The group performed The Beatles song Come Together as bikers with wings cycled around the stadium公仔箱論壇% N9 g( N: w+ i
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As the band performed fireworks shot up around the stadium
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# n6 t& k$ |- R* k" H" Q, @: K! o5.39.217.76A spectacular firework display marked the band Arctic Monkey's performance
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4 C2 b! u: T6 M6 ?4 a# \Spectacular: The English indie rock band who became a group in 2002 performed towards the end of the evening公仔箱論壇' ]+ Y5 P4 D( a5 U d
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Dancing feet: A montage of songs were played as brightly-coloured dancers took to the stage
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Singing to millions: Emeli Sande sang the hymn Abide With Me - it was written by Henry Fancis Lyte in 1847
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Performers pay silent tribute to war dead and the victims of the 7/7 terrorist attacks5.39.217.76" S5 Q [) x# u- i- @/ {9 P
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. l1 l! J' E5 A; q4 n/ H) m7 itvb now,tvbnow,bttvbForged in steel mills in the centre of the stadium, the Olympic Rings rise above the crowd
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0 I: h! `# _% c7 m公仔箱論壇The Olympic rings are illuminated with pyrotechnics as they are raised above the stadium during the Opening Ceremonytvb now,tvbnow,bttvb c. m j8 F( M
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A stunning array of fireworks descended as Team GB completed their tour around the stadiumTVBNOW 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。7 y2 v, Q7 j% W. J
2 O7 l- U- i2 [$ a9 l Rousing: Sebastian Coe made a speech公仔箱論壇" a; ^( |, E/ ?; V) {% {
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5 t# u' h% v& Z/ _5 K g Special guest: Muhammad Ali featured
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Legend: Muhammad Ali was a gold medalist 52 years ago in the heavyweight boxing division at the Summer Olympic games. Today he made another memorable appearance during spectacular opening ceremony + [$ P6 Q; Z4 H! X8 g
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* D% d7 }1 ]/ {# u' S8 H+ X5.39.217.76David Beckham ferries the Olympic torch along the Thames via speedboat... but he has a little help from some friends
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He's often seen cruising the streets of California on his beloved motorcycle but it seems that David Beckham's not so confident when it comes to driving speedboats.6 Z+ K2 f5 ?( G
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The 37-year-old was charged with driving the Olympic Torch via a speedboat down the River Thames, but it was down to some clever camera work that he accomplished the feat.
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& I; N R3 u3 V! o: {( `: _' x0 a5.39.217.76Easy rider: David Beckham appeared to be driving a speedboat down the River Thames carrying the Olympic Torch 公仔箱論壇+ K( q- |/ e, w' u9 T
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The real deal: A man can be seen helping David steer the speedboat down the river with one hand on the steering wheel; e, g; p+ L: K0 w
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0 f) O) X% W/ w6 Z" bThe right shot: Viewers at home saw David Beckham driving the speedboat but he was actually not alone in controlling it
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Illuminating: Tower Bridge was highlighted by a dramatic fireworks show as the speedboat passed under it tvb now,tvbnow,bttvb' o4 g' j4 u1 g6 j4 J6 D& b. F2 g
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In control: The LA Galaxy footballer took the experience in his stride and smiled throughouttvb now,tvbnow,bttvb# Q& k6 L" ~1 u8 Q: c0 G# s* Q! Q
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Not alone: Beckham was joined on the boat by Jade Bailey, Arsenal and England Under 17 ladies footballer player
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Still smiling: The father-of-four looked chuffed as he took in the fantastic view from the speedboat
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Coming alive: Tower Bridge was the main attraction as Beckham rode along the River ThamesTVBNOW 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。) r* p: r% n/ e" c
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7 _- K8 g1 Z# d' X2 W# ~Flaming brilliant: David Beckham handed the torch to Steve Redgrave, who in turn past the glory moment to the next generation
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) b2 s+ L" ^4 i9 \5.39.217.76 Mission accomplished: With the stadium in the background the impressive scene was completetvb now,tvbnow,bttvb7 f0 x- x) b: g# V) ~
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Pleased to meet you: David was greeted by Sir Steve Redgrave at a dock near the stadium 公仔箱論壇- l1 q5 l1 j$ \+ M" \6 B0 J
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A helping hand: The former Manchester United midfielder held the torch in place to pass on the flame
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d$ U$ J# Q, t- w lTVBNOW 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。Game over: With the flame passed on, David stepped back as Sir Redgrave took on the rest of the journey
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Visuals: Pictures of Carl Lewis are projected on the Houses of the Parliaments during the Olympics opening ceremony tonight 公仔箱論壇/ U8 p9 G7 e. `% a8 O2 M! D
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% I2 Q, d% c6 B$ x, c$ N( A, RFormer British rower and five times Olympic gold medalist, Steve Redgrave, passes the Torch to seven children, nominated to light the flame
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Young athletes carried the Olympic flame around the stadium, a symbol of the Games' legacy
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THE YOUNG ATHLETES CHOSEN TO LIGHT THE OLYMPIC CAULDRON公仔箱論壇+ ]0 q. J( o$ J) l% L
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. X5 }$ v. k9 u. wtvb now,tvbnow,bttvbThe sporting prospects lit the petals, after they were passed the flame by Sir Steve Redgrave
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; N1 M6 Z% i! cThe Olympic Cauldron burns, lit by seven young athletes, chosen for their promise by British sporting legends4 m, M& ]" Q f( e' w4 h
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5 g/ b2 H* g4 P" ^7 n$ T. \8 V5 Jtvb now,tvbnow,bttvbWhat a show: A spectacular fireworks display concluded the London 2012 Opening Ceremony & F. S3 ~: Q# z
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What better way to end a great night than a sing-along? Sir Paul McCartney leads the crowd in singing The Beatles' Hey JudeTVBNOW 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。$ O2 J: B4 z1 h9 i$ l0 W; [5 H
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, @ k' n I3 E, Vtvb now,tvbnow,bttvbCrowd pleaser: The crowd inside the Olympic stadium were swaying and singing tonight as Sir Paul McCartney closed the Opening Ceremony
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Atmosphere: The British singer asked the men to join in - and then asked the women to get involved, before the whole stadium sang together . B# c2 w" U" t: O8 j
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