Hawking to 'guide' Games opening

London : United Kingdom | Aug 29, 2012 at 6:57 AM PDT

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Stephen Hawking to narrate opening ceremony Stephen Hawking was approached in late 2011 by the creative team behind the Paralympic opener Professor Stephen Hawking will help narrate a scientific "journey of discovery" at the Paralympic opening ceremony, it has been revealed. FULL ARTICLE AT BBC

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