Where to catch the Olympic opening ceremony

Written by TVSA Team from the blog News on 26 Jul 2012
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A model of the stadium.

A British countryside with real-life grazing animals. An artificial cloud that delivers pouring rain. A huge ringing bell that opens the ceremony with maximum clang.

All images that have been revealed about what the Olympic opening ceremony will be like.

As you probably know, the ceremony takes place on Friday night (27 July) with Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle at the creative helm of the event. The theme of the ceremony is "Isles of Wonder" - the wonder will be realised to a soundtrack that represents British culture including the theme tune to Doctor Who.

The Queen and Prince Phillip will officially open the the event and Paul McCartney will be closing it with a performance.

All of the action will air live on both SABC2 and on DStv, on SuperSport Gold SD (Channel 204) and on SuperSport Gold HD (Channel 174).

The ceremony starts at 21h50: the broadcast on SABC2 starts with a build-up at 21h34 and the DStv broadcast starts at 21h45.

15 Comments

Sobza
27 Jul 2012 09:58

Funny enough I am not as excited as Tazteeq, maybe when swimming and athletics start I will be excited. Swimming and athletics are my favourite events

Mrs Chix
27 Jul 2012 10:04

I am waiting for swimming and athletics (short distances only)

mangqezu
27 Jul 2012 11:00

eish why so late ........I just need to check the listings on Supabet if any of the games are included>>>>> that's all that's exciting me about the games lol

Was shocked to read about an 8 months pregnant lady representing Malaysia in shooting like wow

Njoy
27 Jul 2012 11:51

I used to like the olympics while I was a teen in my 2 digit years but when 3 dgt started it kind of fell by the way side. Talk about ukuguga mara.

KganyaKgethi
27 Jul 2012 12:30

lol @ Njoy, I feel the same as you. The other thing about London Olympics is all the problems they have like the Korean flag saga, transport saga, terrorists saga and maybe national anthems boobo's. To think that their media were reporting that SA is not ready to host the 2010 world cup, plan B was needed one would have thought that theirs would have been a glitch free plain sailing event.

myname
27 Jul 2012 13:02

When I’m watching sports i have goose bumps. I’m those types who usually shout. Yeah man! Have you seen the way they feel after winning (that jumping behaviour) especially the runners? I always picture myself inside them. Damit!!!! I hope i’ll be awake around that time. Old age is knocking guys.

I couldn’t wake up this morning because last night I was watching Time to Kill on Etv. What a beautiful movie!!!!!!

Name here
27 Jul 2012 13:07

What an ugly stadium.

myname
27 Jul 2012 22:17

WOW! This is wicked! The opening is bloody electrifying! Its damn extraordinary! Whatever they r trying 2 emphasize its pure amazing. Its lyk they r imitating the life of abo JanVanReebic! I seriously love this.

myname
27 Jul 2012 22:21

Are u guys watching? Hahaha this is pure awesome! Daniel Craig & the queen? Lol

myname
27 Jul 2012 22:44

Mr Bin? Triple Lols my son wil b over the moon if he was here with me.

Guava4
28 Jul 2012 00:58

Beatiful opening wow,goodluck team sa

Tashi
28 Jul 2012 01:42

It was - was packed with awesomeness!!

myname
30 Jul 2012 09:01

I slept around 1 becoz i was waiting for Caster to fly our beautiful flag..........Damn i couldn't open my eyes but it was worthy. I really enjoyed everything. It was overwhelming indeed!!!!

myname
30 Jul 2012 09:04

Oh well done to Cameron!!!!!! Its such an amazing thing winning the first GOLD. Bravo to you man!!!!!!!!

Cnglemother
30 Jul 2012 10:42

@myname i was also waiting for Nomkhastizela (Caster )moment.what a mission to stay awake!

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