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    Ian Fleming & The Birth of Bond

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    Ian Fleming & The Birth of Bond

    FromDan Snow's History Hit

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    Ian Fleming & The Birth of Bond

    FromDan Snow's History Hit

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    Length:
    30 minutes
    Released:
    May 13, 2021
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    A suave secret agent and fictional character turned household name and multi-billion dollar franchise: we all know James Bond. But what about the man behind him? In this episode, hear about the people and places that inspired Ian Fleming as he wrote the stories of 007. Professor Klaus Dodds researches geopolitics and security, ice studies and the international governance of the Antarctic and the Arctic at Royal Holloway, but he is also an expert on Fleming and Bond. Listen as he discusses the influence of Fleming’s childhood, of his experiences during the Second World War and of his family's exploits.
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    Released:
    May 13, 2021
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    History! The most exciting and important things that have ever happened on the planet! Featuring reports from the weird and wonderful places around the world where history has been made and interviews with some of the best historians writing today. Dan also covers some of the major anniversaries as they pass by and explores the deep history behind today's headlines - giving you the context to understand what is going on today.