I agree with you on the expense side of things to an extent. But, the entire world is on it's arse, why not have a party and do some running to celebrate!?!
I think the ceremony has been superb so far though, really nicely done.
I never watched it as Im a miserable ******* and cant see the need for such a lavish waste of money we don't have, but wasn't a member of the Beatles the star of the show?