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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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‘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

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

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

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

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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

Food and Drink

Fancy drinking in the style of James Bond?

A London fixture going back to 1931, London's Dorchester Hotel has undergone several changes, which will continue throughout the year, and has recently unveiled The Vesper Bar.

18/03/2023

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Rewriting 007: 'A form of censorship' says Ian Fleming biographer

Euronews Culture spoke to Ian Fleming biographer Andrew Lycett to get his opinion on whether planned rewrites to the 007 books are the adequate way to celebrate the publication of Fleming's oeuvre

03/03/2023

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Shaken and stirred: Why are the James Bond books being re-edited?

The news follows increased scrutiny in the publishing industry, especially after the Roald Dahl series recently underwent a similar review.

01/03/2023

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

On this day in 19 Dec 1997 James Cameron's Titanic premiered in theaters. Also today: Gloria Steinem is arrested and Desmond Llewelyn leaves 007 without a Q.

19/12/2022

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Meet the next James Bond... Probably

We may now know the identity of Daniel Craig's replacement as the seventh James Bond...

07/12/2022

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Daniel Craig receives same honour as James Bond

Craig has been made a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George, the same and rare honour held by Ian Fleming's famous fictional secret agent James Bond.

19/10/2022

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Meet James Bond's first official travel partner

From gastronomic getaways to thrill-seeking basejumping, if you've ever wanted to experience some of the delights of James Bond's life now you can book tickets as the world's most famous spy celebrates his first ever official travel partner.

10/10/2022

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James Bond turns 60: Which is the best Bond song?

James Bond turns 60 today, as the release of the first Bond film, Dr No, hit the screens on 5 October 1962. This also marks 60 years of Bond original theme songs, with each film’s signature tune proving to be an endearing part of 007’s cultural legacy.

05/10/2022

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Which James Bond memorabilia would you buy and who'll be the next 007?

Sixty Years of James Bond: Charity auction expected to raise millions, as Bond producers discuss the future of the series and the next 007

27/09/2022

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The secret story behind the Chinese Theatre’s famous cement footprints

The producers of the James Bond film franchise have cemented their place in Hollywood history. But how did the tradition begin?

22/09/2022