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London Olympics opening ceremony highlights

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Highlights of Danny Boyle's extravagant 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony entitled "Isles of Wonder" featuring Bradley Wiggins, Kenneth Branagh as Isambard Kingdom Brunel, James Bond and the Queen.

Watch a full replay of the opening ceremony on BBC Sport's interactive video player.

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