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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.

Culture news

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

Culture news

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.

Culture news

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 December 2022

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Culture news

Meet the next James Bond... Probably

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

7 December 2022

Culture news

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 October 2022

Culture news

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 October 2022

Culture news

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.

Culture news

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 September 2022

Culture news

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 September 2022

Culture news

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.

9 September 2022

Culture news

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.

Culture news

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.

26 October 2021

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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".

Cinema

'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.

29 September 2021

Culture news

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.

28 September 2021

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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.

27 September 2021

Culture news

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.

23 September 2021

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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.