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For Your Eyes Only: Ian Fleming and James Bond

Published 6 January 9 5:15 PM | charlotte

17 April 2008 to 1 March 2009 Imperial War Museum London Lambeth Road London SE1 6HZ To celebrate the centenary of Ian Fleming's birth, this, the first major exhibition about the man features materials which have never been seen before, unravelling the life of the author and his most famous fictional character. At the exhibition, you'll be able to learn about the writer's early life, his wartime career and work as a journalist and travel writer, as well as finding out how much of the...

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FRIDAY NIGHT IS BOND NIGHT - Monday 13 October (on-air Friday 7 November)

Published 20 October 8 10:2 AM | charlotte

Radio 2 is shaken but not stirred as it celebrates the centenary of the birth of 007 himself - Ian Fleming, in a concert featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra and special guests. The concert features stars from the world of pop, rock and musical theatre taking to the stage to celebrate the master of the spy novel, the movies and the music, in readiness for the 22 nd Bond outing - Quantum Of Solace. Host Ken Bruce introduces music from many of the best-loved Bond films including Licence To Kill, Goldfinger...

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