A UK TV audience of 26.9 million people watched the London 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony, according to the BBC.
The massive audience tuned in as Danny Boyle's £27 million spectacular took place at the Olympic Stadium in Stratford, east London, last night.
Viewing figures peaked at 26.9 million, while the average was recorded as 22.4 million for the show - which ran from 9pm until 12.50am - with an audience share of 82%.
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