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James Bond, the Last Englishman

As part of the Ian Fleming centenary, Prof David Cannadine sets James Bond and his creator in their historical context.

As part of the Ian Fleming centenary, Prof David Cannadine sets James Bond and his creator in their historical context. He suggests that Bond was popular not just because he was sexy and suave - he was seen as a consoling fantasy for a country that had lost an Empire but not yet found a role in the world.

30 minutes

Last on

Sun 26 Oct 2008 13:30

Broadcasts

  • Mon 26 May 2008 20:00
  • Sun 26 Oct 2008 13:30