Now playing Next Culture news No License to Lana: The rejected James Bond songs through the years Lana Del Rey shared that her James Bond theme song was turned down by producers. We take a look at some of the other recording artists who shared a similar fate. 27/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Not quite forever? Shirley Bassey auctions her diamonds She once sang 'Diamonds Are Forever' - but Dame Shirley Bassey is now letting hers go. For a good cause. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news We (may) have the next James Bond... Forget about the whereabouts of Kate Middleton and the conspiracy theories regarding Kensington Palace’s disinformation tactics – this is the only Royal Announcement we’re interested in... 19/03/2024
Now playing Next Creators 'I design James Bond’s car': meet Aston Martin’s leading creative mind Marek Reichman claims to have the coolest job in the world - and not many people will probably argue. Find out what sort of mind you need to have to be top of your game in car design. 23/02/2024
Now playing Next Culture news TikTok superstar Khaby Lame to make acting debut in James Bond spoof The film, tentatively titled '00Khaby' will see the world's foremost TikTok star give James Bond a run for his money. Lame will reportedly receive acting tips from Will Smith... 02/02/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Why do we need content warnings before James Bond movie screenings? He may have a license to kill, but also one to offend... 05/01/2024
Now playing Next Design Royal Mint reveals coins to celebrate six decades of James Bond Ian Fleming’s super spy James Bond is celebrating his 60th by getting his very own set of silver and gold coins. 17/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Brian Cox hits out at rewriting of James Bond books Brian Cox: "We don't muck around with Shakespeare - we shouldn't muck around with James Bond." 26/10/2023
Now playing Next Culture news James Bond producer gives update on next 007 and post-Daniel Craig era "There’s a big, big road ahead reinventing it for the next chapter and we haven’t even begun with that." 23/10/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Culture Re-View: Lesser known facts about 007 on James Bond Day 5 October 1962: “The name’s Bond, James Bond” 05/10/2023
Now playing Next Culture news A View to A Bill: Roger Moore's 007 memorabilia to go to auction From posters to his Omega watch, a huge collection of Roger Moore’s items related to his long stint as 007 are going on sale in London. 04/10/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Can AI help pick the next James Bond? Photographer Alper Yesiltas has used a variety of AI tools to cast the next James Bond and shares his opinion on whether artificial intelligence can replace “true” photography. 12/06/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Pierce Brosnan showcases deeply personal artworks in solo exhibition Pierce Brosnan, known for playing James Bond, takes on his most vulnerable role yet, revealing his artistic side in a solo art exhibition. 23/05/2023
Now playing Next Culture news New James Bond novel sees 007 saving King Charles III's coronation Commissioned specifically for the coronation of King Charles III, 'On His Majesty’s Secret Service' is the first contemporary set James Bond novel since Jeffrey Deaver’s 'Carte Blanche' in 2011. 04/05/2023
Now playing Next Culture news The Sean Connery Foundation reveals €1 million grant recipients The Sean Connery Foundation, set up after the James Bond star's death, has split more than €1 million in funds between four Scottish filmmaking organisations. 28/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news ‘Casino Royale’ at 70: (00)7 facts about Ian Fleming’s Bond novel The first James Bond novel ‘Casino Royale’ turns 70 today. Here are (00)7 facts about Ian Fleming’s first novel 13/04/2023
Now playing Next United Kingdom Britain's GCHQ intelligence agency getting first female chief The agency gathers electronic intelligence and takes the lead on cybersecurity. 11/04/2023
Now playing Next Destinations What is set-jetting and how is it influencing where we travel? Around the world, set-jetting is bringing record visitor numbers to everywhere from the jungles of Peru to the countryside of Northern Ireland. 03/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Your mission, 007: Save King Charles III's coronation A new James Bond novel has been commissioned to celebrate King Charles’ coronation: 'On HIS Majesty's Secret Service'. Where do they get their ideas? 31/03/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Daisy May Cooper tipped to be new M in ‘more comedic’ James Bond film According to British tabloids, British comedy actress Daisy May Cooper is being eyed to take over the role of M in the James Bond films, a role previously played by the likes of Bernard Lee, Judi Dench and more recently, Ralph Fiennes. 23/03/2023