Sir Paul to end London 2012 opening ceremony (original) (raw)

Sir Paul McCartney has confirmed he will end the opening ceremony of the London Olympic Games on July 27.

Speaking on BBC Radio 5 live BBC Radio 5 live he said "I've been booked," and added that he would be "closing the opening".

A total cast of 15,000 will take part in the Olympic and Paralympic opening and closing ceremonies, to be watched by an estimated four billion people worldwide.

The full line-up of the opening ceremony is yet to be announced.

A performance by the former Beatle has long been rumoured, and in January he disclosed he was in talks about taking part.