Seasonal suggestions
N April 13, it will bethe first novel in Ian Fleming’s seminal ‘James Bond’ series. There are plenty of ways to celebrate the milestone in the capital—a regular backdrop to the books and ensuing films. Start your day by marvelling at (), where Daniel Craig’s Bond is introduced to his new Quartermaster (Q), played by Ben Wishaw, in (2012). The script is loosely based on the books (1964) and (1965). Come lunch, head to (), one of London’s oldest restaurants, where M, Q and Moneypenny meet in (2015). Immerse yourself in the drama of a which featured in Fleming’s short story (1966), and in (1983) starring Roger Moore (). Finally, walk off the excitement aroundSW3, the rumoured location of literary Bond’s London home, alluded to in (1955), (1953) and (1963).
