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The Real James Bond

2024/8/22
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The episode explores the origins of James Bond, comparing the fictional character to the real-life experiences of his creator, Ian Fleming, and how Bond represents Fleming's ideal self.

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Who was the real James Bond? In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we explore the truth behind the world-famous fictional spy, revealing those elements of the character that were drawn from creator Ian Fleming's own experiences.

 

Cast List:

Jamie Theakston: Investigative Journalist

Jon Baker: Film Armorer

Ajay Chowdhury: Co-Author, Some Kind of Hero

Peter Croll: James Bond Enthusiast

**Maryam d’Abo - **Interviewee

**Andrew Gough: **Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine

Alan Judd: Security Analyst and Author

Stephen Lane: CEO, Prop Store

**Tony McMahon: **Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian 

Alessandro Palazzi: Bartender

**Dominic Selwood: **Historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph

Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works

Eric Myers: Narrator

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