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B Part 1 - John Barry, Shirley Bassey, Michael Billington and more

B Part 1 - John Barry, Shirley Bassey, Michael Billington and more

FromThe James Bond A-Z Podcast


B Part 1 - John Barry, Shirley Bassey, Michael Billington and more

FromThe James Bond A-Z Podcast

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Length:
58 minutes
Released:
Jan 28, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

As our mission reaches the letter B, it heralds the arrival of some heavy Bond hitters.

In this episode the team delves into the stories of actor Joe Don Baker, who – as two different characters - straddles two eras of 007. They explore the life and work of John Barry, the award-winning composer whose sound defines Bond, and three-time theme tune singer Dame Shirley Bassey, who worked closely with Barry.

Also discussed is two-time Bond Girl Martine Beswick, 'From Russia With Love' ally Kerim Bey, and actor Michael Billington who tried and failed many times to become 007 himself.
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Released:
Jan 28, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Hosted by lifelong James Bond fans – film journalist Tom Butler, journalist Tom Wheatley, and improviser Brendan Duffy – The James Bond A-Z Podcast is an encyclopaedic introduction to the people behind the world’s greatest spy film franchise. Going from A-Z, each episode covers the key creatives and characters from every James Bond film from 1962’s 'Dr No' to 2021’s 'No Time To Die', talking about Ken Adam to Max Zorin, and everything in-between (and yes, that includes 'Never Say Never Again'). The show shines a light on every aspect of the filmmaking process answering many of the questions you always wanted to ask about the 007 films, and we are occasionally joined by guests who offer a unique perspective on the films. "Endearing" - Radio Times. Note: This podcast is not affiliated with the James Bond brand, Eon, MGM or the Ian Fleming estate.