Mon May 26, 2008, 8:00 PM, Radio 4
James Bond, the Last Englishman
As part of the Ian Fleming centenary, Prof David Cannadine sets James Bond and his creator in their historical context. He suggests that Bond was popular not just because he was sexy and suave - he was seen as a consoling fantasy for a country that had lost an Empire but not yet found a role in the world.
160/44; 32 MB; sound quality excellent
Saturday 24 May, 10.30-11.00am The Bond Correspondence
Lucy Fleming goes on a journey to learn more about her mysterious uncle Ian. Archive letters and conversations with people who knew him, including his wartime girlfriend and stepdaughter, reveal a rather different character to the image portrayed in the press. With Roger Moore as Ian Fleming.
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An enlightening piece to say the least. ------------------------------ Rick
Rick -
I am not shaken but stirred by this offering. Thanks for it.
Bob
Saturday 24 May, 10.30-11.00am The Bond CorrespondenceLucy Fleming goes on a journey to learn more about her mysterious uncle Ian. Archive letters and conversations with people who knew him, including his wartime girlfriend and stepdaughter, reveal a rather different character to the image portrayed in the press. With Roger Moore as Ian Fleming.
160/44; 32 MB; sound quality excellent
doc 080524 The Bond Correspondence.mp3