He is the most famous spy in the world and has been drinking vodka martinis and driving fast cars since 1952.

In this episode, we'll look at the history of 007, his creator Ian Fleming, how Bond has changed over the years, and the fascinating family business behind the UK's most famous special agent.

The classic image of James Bond
Ian Fleming: the creator of the James Bond novels
The first hit: Casino Royale
How the James Bond novels are different from the James Bond films
Why did he choose the name "James Bond" for 007?
The very English death of Ian Fleming
Why Sean Connery was a controversial choice to play James Bond
Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan & Daniel Craig
How the James Bond character has changed
The (family) business of James Bond
The future of James Bond
The accents of James Bond
James Bond speaking Russian & German

Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/history-of-james-bond

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#208 | A History of James Bond