as with danny boyle's sell -- as with danny boyle's celebrated aisle of wonders, this started but in a very different kind of show. watched by 80,000 people, there was a lead role for the eminent physicist, professor steven hawking, chosen as the guide for a story which focused on the role played by science in pushing the boundaries of human knowledge and endever. because while these games are ultimately about world class sport, they're also an invaluable opportunity to change the way disabled people are viewed. for the queen, there was to be no daredevil entrance. her arrival was a more tradition affair this time around. other members of the royal family were also here and it was to the athletes. more than 4,000 from 164 countries, who will make this the biggest sports event after the olympics. for the british, this is their chance to follow the record-breaking lead set by team g.b. during the olympics. on a night which constantly challenged attitudes towards disability, the stellar moment was left to the end. the honor of relighting the iconic cull deron fell to margaret mourn, who

i didn't quite get the baby, but -- >> jimmy: yeah, but it was danny boyle directing?eers and applause ] >> and it was actually -- his dad passed away 18 months ago and that was his dad's birthday. so, that was a very emotional evening for him. >> jimmy: this is just a giant thing, you representing your country. >> oh, absolutely, yeah. >> jimmy: and the -- queen and daniel craig -- did you like that moment? >> i loved that moment. and what i didn't know was that danny boyle told us when they asked the queen if she would do this, she said, "absolutely, but if anybody reveals the color of my dress before opening ceremony, then i don't want that film shown." that was all she cared about, that that dress, that schmatta -- she wanted -- [ laughter ] >> jimmy: that's it? >> that was it because i think she's known for her, you know, the bright colors and the pastels that she wears. and she wanted to make sure that that was a surprise to people. >> jimmy: how cute. i love the queen. >> yeah, it's -- i love the queen. >> jimmy: i love the queen. she is so adorable. she comes o

(laughter) the director of the ceremony academy award winner danny boyle answered beijing's majesty withalute to landscaping. (laughter) i did not know the british had so many mexicans. i tell you t is time to build a bridge in the chunnel. for one part of the show really twisted my tea bags. a song and dance number celebrating the nhs, britain's socialist national health service. look at that. that kid's not even six. he's faking it to get free health care. get ready for obamacare, folks. instead of taking you to a hospital, they throw you on a rolling disco bed and cram you a thousand at a time into a stadium while spectatorser. >> when your colonoscopy gets thrown up on the cam. it's coming. don't kid yourself. (cheers and applause) >> stephen: that's what's coming. kiss, i can! (laughter) but you know what, that's over. the games are on and america is doing great. right now the united states and china are tied in total medals. naturally the u.s. trails in gold because every time we win one, we hand it over on the podium to pay off our national debt. (laughter) but of course, folks, a

>> do you think danny boyle would have been that complicit in the government's push?>> or was the government saying if it's going to be, we might as well use it as a launch pad. >> nhs being beamed to billions of homes around the world. whether this will draw that much interest. in the u.s. there's joke about british health care system. there's a perception issue that has to be confronted. >> there are precedents for this. moorefield's hospital has overseas units. certainly university in the middle east, so there's a template actually which is already out there. >> it's not just consulting, they are going to open other branchs and facilities overseas. for the british using this system if you can use it other, so many people travel. >> talking about the yen. can i get treatment in another country? i don't know. >> then that wouldn't necessarily benefit them because the cost -- in any case fascinating issue. we want to know what you think about this whole idea. do you want it in your country. e-mail us worldwide at worldwide@cnbc.com or tweet us your thoughts at cnbcwex

it felt very much like danny boyle had done something that was about the workers, about what it takeslage. and i thought he took us through the industrial revolution and everything. i thought it was remarkable. >> i want to talk about your work with the old vic theater in a second. but let me ask you, if a stranger were coming to london, what would you put on your list of must dos and must sees here other than theater, obviously? >> other than the olympics? >> yeah. >> london has so many extraordinary -- i think it's really become the cultural capital of europe. you look around, i mean, even if you look just between westminster bridge and the london bridge, the am of cultural activity, the amount of theater, opera, film, music, dance, art, the art world is extraordinary here, there's always something to do in london. and i think it's culture that really drives people here. you look around the south bank, why is it teeming with people? they're gong to the places like "the globe" and the national. >> when you took over as artistic director, you said you'd give them ten years, made that

the other thing i have a bone to pick with you, westgate, when danny boyle put on the most inskrutablepening ceremony in history, i thought his kids in bed, you guys get down and say he's an artist. he's an artist. plus your biggest icon, we have clinton, you have benji hileve . so your jealous. he was talking to an empty chair. >> we love clint evidentwood too because he talked to us. >> look, it's flattering. >> you have benny hill. >> it's flattery. i wonder how tough a gig it is. that's a tough thing to do to have an empty chair. >> we're doing it with kelly's chair all morning long. >> she will be back next week. tough thing to do. no reflection on clint, okay. that is -- it was an interesting gig so we thought we would try it out. >> your sound guys cut that. >> wait a second you're giving him grief for being a smart alec. >> i don't take any responsibility. like you. i don't go anywhere near that end of the program. right now ahead of mr. bernanke we are, we're weighted to the upsi upside. no major position. euro/dollar is up near the session high. european stocks were down yest