James Bond

<p>Was Kim Philby the ultimate mastermind, who had governments eating out of the palm of his hand and could charm his way out of the hottest waters? Or do the deaths and suffering that occurred in his ideological quest put him on our blacklist? Glenn Moore, Susie McCabe and Danie ... Show More

<p>Roll up, roll up... plenty to see here. P.T. Barnum was, in so many ways, The Greatest Showman. But his success as a circus pioneer came at a great ghastly cost to many. Sara Pascoe, John Tothill and Gbemi Oladipo weigh up those costs to decide whether Barnum was evil or geniu ... Show More

She was the Queen of Cocaine, the master of shootouts and the only ‘man’ Pablo Escobar was ever afraid of. In this episode, Peter Rethinasamy, Laura Smyth and Rachel Fairburn decide if she was a brutal murderer or the ultimate ‘boss bitch’.Additional material: Eve Delaney and Chr ... Show More

Stewart Kelly and Orla Kelly uncover the extraordinary stories of James Bond's cars and the people who became obsessed with them 

<p>‘Bond girl’ is quite a loaded term. Why aren’t they women? What makes them part of this homologous team? And what does it mean if they have red hair?</p><br><p>In this episode, Kate speaks to Dr Lisa Funnell, award winning author and expert on all things Bond. She is here to t ... Show More

Well well, Bond fans - get ready to be delighted. Chuck's guest this week is not only one of the nicest dudes in the entertainment biz, but he's a real deal James Bond specialist. His knowledge goes deep, folks. Sit in on this great conversation between Chuck and Matt Gourley as ... Show More

Last Fall marked the end of an era for the James Bond movie franchise! Daniel Craig played the 007 British secret agent for the last time on film in “No Time To Die!” And despite what happened during that movie, the end credits assured fans, “James Bond will return!” But who will ... Show More

<p><strong> </strong></p><br><p>He is the most famous spy in the world and has been drinking vodka martinis and driving fast cars since 1952.</p><p>In this episode, we'll look at the history of 007, his creator Ian Fleming, how Bond has changed over the years, and the fascinating ... Show More

Craig rings up Anna Maxwell Martin to find out how she manages to portray the most passive aggressive character ever. And How to Fail podcast host Elizabeth Day joins Craig to go through Episode 6. Craig and Elizabeth tease each other about their outlandish theories and Elizabeth ... Show More

James Bond is an iconic character because of his charm, spy skills, style and… his cars. Bond has driven his share of Subarus and Toyotas. But the ultimate Bond car, the go-to for any British spy worth his salt is the Aston Martin. What started this partnership? How did the Bond ... Show More