At least they had Pau Gasol as their flagbearer, GO LAKERS!!
Tough opener for the soccer team though against Japan…shame. 
Anyway, my guess for the flame lighting dude is … RB.
ok, I edited that because I suspect I might be right.
Well, I think Roger Bacon would be a strong choice, but, personally, I’m hoping for a tardis to materialize up by the torch and the Doctor to light it.
Ha! A Yank athlete just did a Bababooey to camera. Fair play 
Completely accidental playing of Bowie’s Heroes when the UK team comes out 
British team apparently dressed like Elvis.
And now, bicycle-riding angels to the tune of “Come Together”
No no. They’re doves of peace - on bicycles…
Did Beijing have bicycle doves of peace? No. No, it did not. Suck on it, Chinese.
OH MY GOD, SHUT IT, nobody wants to hear you, we just want to see the torch!
Seb is standing on a hill. I kind of like the hill. No idea what it’s doing in an athletics stadium but I like it.
Oh God the speeches
Oh my God, another speech. I am dying here. Dying.
Yeah, here he comes the Gold Medalist in Personality, 1908.
Oh my, what charisma! 
Thank goodness. Her Maj has woken up.
I think they blew all of the animatronic budget on this guy.
Best leave Philip as he is. Give him a nudge on the way out.
Macca/Hey Dude, anyone?
This is excruciating.
Did he just say that everyone is a role Muggle?
Wouldn’t bet against Macca but what about Beckham and the flame?