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#022: The Making of OHMSS [Charles Helfenstein Interview] Sep 19, 2014

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This week we go behind the scenes of On Her Majesty's Secret Service with author Charles Helfenstein. As the author behind seminal book 'The Making of On Her Majesty's Secret Service,' Charles has a unique insight into the movie. In today's episode he busts some prominent myths, exposes some amazing truths and tells a ton of jaw dropping stories about the Bond movie that divides opinion more than any other.

This is another 2.5 hour epic, so sit back and enjoy with a glass of your favourite tipple...Royal Hennessy of course!

#021: On Her Majesty's Secret Service [Reviewed] Sep 05, 2014

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It's Lazenby time, baby! So in our longest episode so far, which spookily matches the running time of the movie down to the minute, we explore the Bond film that has divided the opinion of Bond fans since it came out back in '69.

We go through the film scene by scene, discuss the 'what ifs,' the alternate ending that never happened and more.

Also, we run through the usual gauntlet of Bond 24 news, trivia and quotes, and last but not least an intruiging idea on how you could update and reboot the literary Bond post-Boyd!

If you only ever listen to one episode of James Bond Radio, make sure it's this one!

#020: The Scores of Bond (Part 1) Aug 29, 2014

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This week we take a look at the scores of Bond. We're going to look at the work of every composer from Dr. No to Moonraker, including John Barry, Monty Norman, George Martin and Marvin Hamlisch. We'll be saving the songs of Bond for another episode. This is all about the orchestral score.

This is an epic 2.5 hour episode (our longest yet), so be sure to crank up the volume, kick back and enjoy!

We'll be back next week with our review of On Her Majesty's Secret Service!

#019: Goldeneye [Matthew Parker Interview] Aug 08, 2014

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It's time to learn all about Jamaica and it's influence on Ian Fleming and James Bond. On today's show we're joined by Matthew Parker, the author of "Goldeneye: Where Bond Was Born: Ian Fleming's Jamaica."

We hear all about how Jamaica was THE place to be in the 1950s, it's hedonistic party scene, and some intruiging thoughts on how pirates were a big influence on Fleming.

The book comes out on Thursday August 13th, so be sure to grab your copy.

#018: Book Review - Solo by William Boyd Jul 25, 2014

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It's time for our very first in-depth book review. On today's show, we're talking about the latest James Bond continuation novel 'Solo' by William Boyd. In our usual movie review style, we take it through scene by scene, or should we say, chapter by chapter and pick apart the details. Be sure to tune in to catch our verdict. Do we think it's better than Devil May Care? Do we think it outshines Carte Blanche? Find out in the latest episode of James Bond Radio.

Also, we discuss the latest Bond 24 news, with some interesting tidbits and Tom reveals the secret formula hidden within all the Daniel Craig Bond songs.

#017: Catching Bullets - Mark O'Connell Interview Jul 11, 2014

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Catching Bullets: Memoirs of a Bond fan author, Mark O'Connell joins us on today's show to talk about his love for everyone's favourite spy. Not only is Mark a dedicated Bondophile, he also has an intriguing link to the world of Bond. His grandfather, Jimmy O'Connell, used to work as Cubby Broccoli's chaffeur, driving the legendary 'Cub 1' Rolls Royce. As a result, Mark has a unique and interesting window into the world of James Bond.

Also on today's show, Tom tells all about his recent trip to Pinewood Studios for The Living Daylights reunion, Chris professes his love for Lee Tamahori (not really) and more of the usual Bond banter!

#016: You Only Live Twice [Reviewed] Jun 27, 2014

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It's time to review Sean Connery's penultimate official Bond film, You Only Live Twice, the very first Bond movie to break away from the original story written by Ian Fleming.

This film tends to divide opinion amongst the Bond community. Some say it's way too over the top, others say it's a stone cold classic. Find out what we think in today's episode of James Bond Radio.

#015: Bond Behind The Scenes - Norman Wanstall Interview Jun 13, 2014

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We meet James Bond royalty on today's episode of James Bond Radio. We interview Oscar winning sound effects editor; Norman Wanstall. Not only was he there at the birth of the cinematic Bond with his work on Dr. No, he also worked on every single Sean Connery Bond except Diamonds Are Forever and yes, that does include Never Say Never Again.

Alongside being the first ever Oscar winner for a Bond movie (he won best sound effects for Goldfinger), he also has some of the most interesting behind the scenes stories we've ever heard. Have you ever wondered what ingredients went into the 'woosh' of Oddjob's hat? Maybe you'd like to hear exactly how to create the impact of a Vulcan bomber crash landing into the ocean? You'll be blown away by the level of creativity involved in making the sound effects on those early Bond films.

So, sit back and enjoy the latest episode of James Bond Radio. Thanks to Norman, this is one of the best installments yet!

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#014: Never Say Never Again Review May 30, 2014

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Today, we conclude our Thunderball coverage with our review of Never Say Never Again. After covering Thunderball itself and our interviews with Robert Sellers and Sylvan Mason, we round it all out with a review of the "other" Bond film.

Find out our thoughts on everything from the production value, to the dialogue, to Connery himself. We also go over other fine Bondian talking points, including the origins of 90s animated series James Bond Jr, the latest casting rumours for Bond 24 and the Bond who might have been; Stanley Baker.

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#013: Jack Whittingham's Thunderball May 16, 2014

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With today's episode we hit the mother load. To follow up our last "Battle for Bond" podcast with author Robert Sellers, we're interviewing Sylvan Mason, the daughter of snubbed Thunderball screenwriter Jack Whittingham.

Words cannot describe how excited we were to actually hear the story first hand from someone who was involved and actually there at the time. Sylvan's unique perspective really does shed some light on what really happened with Thunderball.

Not only that, we get to see Whittingham's scrapbook that follows the court battle from start to finish and see a copy of the very book, complete with hand written annotations that Kevin McClory's lawyer used in the case.

Another episode you just cannot miss!

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