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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.

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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.

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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

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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?

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How the Queen became Britain's most well-known cultural icon

From being immortalised in art by Andy Warhol, to acting alongside Daniel Craig and Paddington Bear, Queen Elizabeth II, who died at Balmoral aged 96, is one of Britain's most famous cultural icons. Let's take a look at some of her most memorable cultural moments.

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BAFTAs: A night marked by shock wins and James Bond

'Power of the Dog' and 'Dune' win big but there were was an unexpected wins for Joanna Scanlan while Troy Kotsur was on usual form.

United Kingdom

COVID scientists, Daniel Craig get UK New Year's honours

Almost one in five of the honours were for coronavirus-related service.

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Adele announces two gigantic homecoming gigs in London's Hyde Park

The British singer has announced two huge London shows to accompany the release of 2021's most anticipated album, 30.

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Daniel Craig unveils his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Daniel Craig is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame before the U.S. release of the new James Bond movie, "No Time To Die".

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'No Time to Die': Premiere of much-delayed James Bond film in London

The film was initially due to be released in April 2020 but has suffered multiple delays because of the pandemic.

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Search for Daniel Craig's replacement won't begin until 2022

Longtime producer of the James Bond franchise Barbara Broccoli has revealed that the team behind the iconic films are in no rush to replace him.

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Madame Tussauds brings all six James Bond stars together, in wax

To mark the return of James Bond in the film "No Time to Die", Madame Tussauds has assembled the waxes of the six actors who played the character.

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James Bond star made honorary Royal Navy officer, Commander Craig

Since the series began in the 1960s, the Bond thrillers have brought welcome — though unofficial and fanciful — publicity to Britain’s military and intelligence services. Daniel Craig is the first Bond to get such an honour.

USA

Tanya Roberts has died - a day after her agent's premature statement

The former Bond girl's agent and husband said on Sunday she had passed away in hospital - but corrected the record on Monday when they discovered she was still alive.

United Kingdom

Scottish actor Sir Sean Connery, who played James Bond, dies aged 90

Sean Connery was often cited as the world's favourite James Bond, having played him in several films from the 1960s to the 1980s.

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James Bond: 'No Time To Die' delayed until 2 April 2021

The movie is being held back for another seven months to allow it to be seen in cinemas.

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Actor who played villain in James Bond film Moonraker dies aged 89

Lonsdale acted under Orson Welles, Steven Spielberg, Francois Truffaut and Louis Malle.