What "London-y" things are going to be in the Opening Ceremonies?

...possibly a reenactment of the Revolutionary War...with an updated outcome.

Jimmy Page did a quick riff at the closing ceremonies of the Olympics in China to announce the upcoming London games - he performed with some lady from England who I assume is a big deal there but I forget her name.

So I figured that meant he was penciled in for something at the opening ceremonies in London but that may just be wishful thinking.

Last night Letterman or Conan said one of the opening skits would feature Voldemort fighting Mary Poppins.


Pretty sure they were kidding. But I'd watch it.

however, I would pay good money to see that fight. I'd rather see Bond fight Voldemort, but snakenose might win that one.

I imagine we will get music from the Stones and I hope the Sex Pistols and Billy Idol.

Maybe some english bulldogs, bowler hats and giant tea kettles with crumpets will be involved. But I wish they would just shoot fish and chips into the crowd and have it rain beer.

Also, perhaps some Bubble and Squeak (I just love that name)

I dunno

Pagey was in Beijing, IIRC. I wonder if the Queen will make an appearance.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/9341231/London-2012-Olympics-the-full-musical-playlist-for-the-Olympic-opening-ceremony.html

At least one change since then - "Come Together" (Beatles) has made it onto the playlist, since it was on the brief trailer they released today.

I can only imagine thousands of Olympians coming into the stadium doing their "silly walks"