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Inventing Bond: Cars

Inventing Bond: Cars

FromPatented: History of Inventions


Inventing Bond: Cars

FromPatented: History of Inventions

ratings:
Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Apr 26, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Fast and sleek with a satisfying rumble in the engine. What else could you want from a car?Well, for James Bond, the answer to this question is usually a couple of hidden weapons and some form of camouflage device.For this episode of 'Inventing Bond' - our series marking the 70th anniversary of Fleming's Bond - Dallas is joined by Jason Barlow, author of 'Bond Cars: The Definitive Guide'.We also spoke to David Butler, who drove some specially modified cars behind the Iron Curtain, about how close Bond cars come to the truth.Edited by Tom Delargy. Produced by Freddy Chick and Sophie Gee. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Apr 26, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

This podcast investigates the curious history of invention and innovation. Did Thomas Edison take credit for things he didn’t actually invent? What everyday items have surprising origins? And would man have ever got to the moon without… the bra? Each episode host Dallas Campbell dives into stories of flukey discoveries, erased individuals and merky marketing ploys with the help of experts, scientists and historians. Expect new episodes every Wednesday and Sunday. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.