THE 007 FILES

1962-1971 SEAN CONNERY

Dr No, From Russia With Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice, Diamonds Are Forever

1 ANDRESSED TO KILL

JAMAICA, 1962

The defining image of Bond’s early years isn’t 007 in a tux, or even the gadget-packed DB5 – no, it’s Dr. No’s shell diver Honey Ryder (Swiss actress Ursula Andress) in a striking white- belted bikini. “She started the whole idea of the Bond woman,” producer Michael G. Wilson says. “She represented a new type of femme fatale – someone who was powerful and athletic and could take care of herself,” adds fellow producer and Bond custodian Barbara Broccoli. “She set this incredible standard.”

2 SHAW THING

PINEWOOD STUDIOS, UK, 1963

It’s a common belief that Bourne changed Bond, but Broccoli maintains the true influence on the Craig era can be found in 007’s own history. “We use as a template all the time.” Nowhere is this better seen than during Bond’s lethal encounter with Robert Shaw’s Red Grant. “It’s not just the fighting – the whole build-up is so professional,” Wilson