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Ian Fleming: Where Bond Began

On the centenary of his birth, Joanna Lumley investigates the life of James Bond creator Ian Fleming, and discovers how his experiences influenced his most famous creation.

Former Bond girl Joanna Lumley investigates the life of Ian Fleming to coincide with the centenary of his birth and the UK release of the 22nd Bond movie, Quantum of Solace.

On a journey which takes her from London to Jamaica, driving Aston Martins, firing Berettas and being surrounded by 24 million pounds' worth of diamonds, Joanna discovers how Fleming poured his personal experiences of war-time espionage, love, luxury and death into his most alluring literary creation, James Bond.

1 hour

Last on

Sun 28 Dec 200816:00
BBC HD

Credit

PresenterJoanna Lumley

Broadcasts

  • Sun 19 Oct 200818:10
    BBC HD & BBC One
  • Sun 16 Nov 200821:00
    BBC HD
  • Wed 19 Nov 200821:00
    BBC HD
  • Sat 22 Nov 200820:15
    BBC HD
  • Thu 11 Dec 200822:30
    BBC HD
  • Fri 12 Dec 200820:00
    BBC HD
  • Sun 28 Dec 200816:00
    BBC HD