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The Latest Breaking News from Ian Fleming

The true story behind The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, the mission that inspired James Bond

Turns out, the true story is rather different

Evening Standard

James Bond has an Andrew Tate problem. The answer is to set it in the 1960s

Whoever plays the role, it would be wise if the franchise rebooted in period costume – so that 007’s sexism and toxic masculinity seem less anachronistic

The Guardian - UK

Inside The Secret James Bond Reboot That’s Happening Right Now

Since 2023, author Kim Sherwood has been writing new adventures set in the 007 universe of James Bond. But just how big is this new canon of Bond?

Inverse

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45 Years Ago, Star Wars Ruined a Great James Bond Story

In trying to cash in on the success of Star Wars, Roger Moore's most infamous Bond outing lost track of what made Ian Fleming's novel work.

Inverse

The Ultimate List of Inspirational Casino Quotes

For centuries, people have been drawn to casinos and gambling because of thrill, intellectual challenge and the element of luck involved.

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Where to drink the perfect martini in London

June 15th is officially World Martini Day, so our resident spirits expert, Neil Ridley took up the arduous challenge and set off in search of ten of the capital’s finest examples

Wallpaper

"That song was going to be thrown out. Sting and Stewart could not agree on how the bass and drums were going to go... It was crap until I played on it": The story behind Every Breath You Take

"Come on, do you have to kick the shit out of one another?" - The making of one of the biggest hit songs ever made, in the words of The Police and producer Hugh Padgham

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‘Bond’s gone woke!’ Charlie Higson on the row around his ‘metrosexual’ 007

When Charlie Higson published a new Bond novel last year, online critics accused him of turning 007 into a ‘woke, libtard snowflake’ ... But he has always been a complicated character, argues the author

The Guardian - UK

Premium Bonds: inside the world of 007 collectors

A group of James Bond fans across the country are rifling through car boots and sniping on eBay auctions to find the franchise’s most coveted memorabilia. Now, with Aaron Taylor-Johnson poised to take the role, a space on the shelf for new merchandise awaits. Kyle MacNeill speaks to the espionage…

The Independent UK

Anthony Horowitz: writers should not be told to make books more diverse

Children’s author tells Hay festival he is aware of need to be inclusive but it should not be imposed

The Guardian - UK

Rare new Beatles & James Bond insights

An Ian Fleming biography reveals the origins of the spy womanizer, while the Fab Four get candid in their own words

Salon

Is The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare a true story? Did it inspire James Bond?

Is The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare a true story? Answers to your questions about Guy Ritchie's explosive World War Two action comedy.

WhatToWatch

"Maybe I’m too old, maybe I’m not": Henry Cavill says he isn’t writing off James Bond yet

He plays one of the real men who inspired 007 in a new movie

Total Film

Eiza González Roots For Henry Cavill As Next James Bond

Eiza González supports Henry Cavill for James Bond role. Cavill stars in The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, a WWII film directed by Guy Ritchie.

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Evening Standard

Penny Mordaunt: I'm on even more manoeuvres than you think

Her allies maintain that she isn’t plotting against the PM

The Guardian - UK

How to Win an Information War by Peter Pomerantsev review – the radio host who beat Goebbels at his own game

This compelling study of 1930s journalist Sefton Delmer reveals how he used ‘grotesque cabaret’ as propaganda to undermine the Germans’ faith in nazism – and how such methods could be used against today’s tyrants

Evening Standard

James Bond ranked: from Sean Connery to Daniel Craig, who played him best?

With news that Aaron Taylor-Johnson may be next to don the tux we rank those who have gone before

Woman & Home

The magical islands where celebrities and royals like to spend their downtime

In need of some holiday inspiration? These astonishing islands are sure to dazzle...

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Argylle's Matthew Vaughn Makes The Best Case Yet For Henry Cavill's Bond Casting, But I Think It’s Both A Blessing And A Curse

While Matthew Vaughn has a very good reason for supporting Argylle's Henry Cavill as James Bond, it's a caveat that could go either way.

The Guardian - UK

Family of Discworld illustrator seek wealthy patron to conserve legacy of ‘one of the great artists of our time’

Relatives of Josh Kirby, who also produced artwork for Star Wars and many well-known authors, hope to keep the sci-fi and horror artist’s collection together for future generations

The Guardian - UK

Crime and thrillers of the month – review

A spy raised by drug dealers confronts a Russian villain in Elly Conway’s much-hyped debut, an exploration of female rage upends expectations and a snowstorm search is a chilling read

Total Film

The Boys' co-creator Garth Ennis on launching his "ruthless" new James Bond comic

Interview | The legendary writer tells us how he came to take on Bond, James Bond

The Independent UK

Positively shocking: Film season issues caution for ‘outdated’ language in James Bond films

Film watchers are being warned about potentially offensive content ahead of new retrospective

The Guardian - UK

Licence to offend: BFI season gives James Bond films trigger warnings

The season celebrating the work of British composer John Barry flags films from the 60s and 70s that contain outdated language, images and stereotypes that will cause offence

The Conversation

My favourite fictional character: George Smiley is unattractive, overweight, a terrible dresser – and a better spy than James Bond

I grew up in the southeast of England. There wasn’t all that much to do. I remember spending a lot of time at the local cinema. You had to drive to get there. I watched pretty much anything I could.

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