26.9m people watched Olympic opening ceremony telecast in UK

London, July 28 (ANI): The London Olympics opening ceremony was watched by 26.9 million viewers in the UK, according to a report.

According to a BBC report, the massive audience tuned into Britain's star-studded event that took place at the Olympic Stadium in Stratford, east London.

Viewing figures for Danny Boyle's live spectacular peaked at 26.9 million, the Daily Express reports.

According to the report, the average was recorded as 22.4 million for the show, which ran from 9 pm until 12.50 am local time, with an audience share of 82 percent. (ANI)