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In James Bond Olympics scene, Queen told director 'I should have a line'

A writer has told how Queen Elizabeth II was heavily involved in how the now-famous skit

Wales Online

Sam Mendes: the next James Bond film should be directed by a woman

The director of Skyfall and Spectre addressed a key behind-the-scenes aspect of the Bond franchise

The Guardian - UK

Daniel Craig recalls ‘very funny’ joke the Queen made at his expense

‘I was rolling around on the floor with [her Corgis] most of the time,’ said the actor

The Independent UK

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Remembering the James Bond Olympics skit Queen Elizabeth II kept secret from royal family

Her family had no idea what she had planned with Daniel Craig

The Independent UK

Skyfall filmmaker Sam Mendes says next James Bond film should be directed by a woman

Oscar-winning filmmaker says it would be ‘wonderful’ to see a woman directing Bond

The Independent UK

TV tonight: Kit Harington opens up about his family history

The former Game of Thrones star uncovers family links to Ian Fleming and spy Kim Philby. Plus: big changes are afoot for the vets in All Creatures Great and Small. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

'GoldenEye 007' Switch vs. Xbox: How to pick the best version for you

Rare's classic multiplayer game is coming back to modern consoles, but the two versions availble to players are not equal. Here's what you need to know.

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Queen's loyal footman 'Tall Paul' who joined procession to honour the Monarch

A number of loyal staff to the late Queen took part in the procession this afternoon - including Paul Whybrew, one of the queen's closest aides who spent a lot of time with her in her final days

Daily Mirror

Christopher Eccleston looks back on Our Friends in the North on BBC tonight

The BBC will screen a special with the actor as he reflects upon the Newcastle-set show where he made his name, the BBC will then air the first series

Chronicle Live

Remembering the James Bond Olympics skit Queen Elizabeth II kept secret from royal family

Her family had no idea what she had planned with Daniel Craig

The Independent UK

The Queen wrote funny letters to her staff's dogs from her Corgis

The later Queen Elizabeth's humour in the letters left staff 'howling' with laughter

Belfast Live

Harry Styles neck and neck with Ewan McGregor and Chris Hemsworth in race to play 007

Despite his acting chops getting lukewarm reviews, the One Direction star is still in the race to become everyone's favourite secret agent

Daily Mirror

America: Quit fawning over the "royals"

Thomas Paine mocked the "crowned ruffians" in 1776 — worshiping these corrupt mediocrities now is embarrassing

Salon

From racing pigeons to speaking French, here are nine things you may not know about Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth II was well known for her record-breaking reign, but did you know she was bilingual, raced pigeons and (kind of) owned a fast-food restaurant?

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Wales Online

James Bond star George Lazenby axed from show over 'unacceptable' comments on stage

The organisers have said they are "extremely saddened and disappointed"

Liverpool Echo

James Bond star George Lazenby dropped from show over 'homophobic' and 'sexual' comments

The 007 actor is facing a backlash after audience members complained about his 'offensive' behaviour

Daily Mirror

James Bond star George Lazenby axed from his own show after sexual conquest boast

Australian star George Lazenby, 83, has been dropped from his own show for making 'offensive statement's while on stage

Daily Mirror

The Queen and Paddington Bear’s special connection explained – and where it all began

The Queen was joined by Paddington Bear for a surprise heartfelt sketch during her Platinum Jubilee celebrations earlier this year – but how did their special 'relationship' begin?

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The Guardian - AU

Former James Bond star George Lazenby axed from national music tour after ‘homophobic’ comments

Audience members in Perth took offence to actor’s references to sexual conquests and comments about LGBTQ+ community

The Independent UK

‘Speculating about Bond is a national hobby’: Why 007’s fate is now in Kim Sherwood’s hands

With her electrifying new thriller ‘Double or Nothing’, the 33-year-old becomes the first female author to pick up Ian Fleming’s mantle. She talks to Kevin E G Perry about Britishness, the power of myth, and test-driving sports cars

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool writer spills secret beind Queen's 'defining' James Bond sketch

The writer is also one of the brains behind the Queen's Paddington Bear sketch

Edinburgh Live

Daniel Craig reflects on 'incredible' 007 comedy sketch with Queen Elizabeth II

The pair went viral around the world in 2012 when they created a sketch of James Bond with Queen Elizabeth II for the opening ceremony of the London Olympic Games.

Daily Record

Daniel Craig's 'incredible' experience filming 007 comedy sketch with the Queen

In the film, Daniel, who played British spy 007, stopped by Buckingham Palace to invite the Queen to the event

Daily Mirror

James Bond writer recalls Queen's 'funny' helicopter request for Olympic skit

Alongside writing her own lines and insisting that she played the role herself, the Queen also used her extensive military knowledge to offer up other advice for skit writer Frank Cottrell-Boyce

The Guardian - UK

‘She has been the one and only stable female in my life’: Jeanette Winterson on mourning the Queen

‘When I realised there was going to be an announcement about her death, I changed into black and waited. She deserved that. Part of us goes with her’

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