Sure, there are other main characters like M and Q and all that,” she said, according to Radio Times.

For the most part they areindependent creations: the films largely ignored the books from Diamonds Are Foreveronwards, and pretty much ran out of titles to steal after The Living Daylights(although exceptions occur). However, the early films were heavily influenced by the Fleming novels, as was much of what we now recognize as Bondian: villains, girls, violence, sex, hedonism, exotic locations, stupid names and so forth. Rightly or not, I’ve made a conscious decision to ignore this: the books will be mentioned only in passing. Apologies to any Fleming fans who feel I’m giving the great man short shrift. Fun for all ages, the whole family will love this high-stakes game featuring 64 characters, gadgets and locations from all the James Bond movies. Bond Bingo is perfect for dedicated Bond fans, lovers of cinema and families who enjoy spending quality time together.

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Pointless trivia alert: in an early script draftDr. Nowas in fact a monkey. Yes, that kind of monkey. A definite Sliding Doorsmoment for the series. A few years ago I received the James Bond Scene It game for Christmas, great for a lifelong Bond fan like myself, not so good for the rest of my family who have a ‘take it or leave it’ attitude to the films! Nobody wants to play a game when they know who will win before the box is open – sadly it remains virtually un-played with in the loft! What of the titular antagonist? Dr. No’s limited screen time (the least of any Bond baddie) actually works in his favor. Even today the character retains a sense of mystery, and for a villain this is no bad thing. Compare this with Blofeld, whose threat became diluted over repeat exposure and is now a figure of parody (“One hundred billiondollars! Mwha ha ha!). The mission – investigate the disappearance of Commander Strangways – is more private-eye than superspy. Bond hops on a plane to Jamaica and there he stays for the remainder of the film. Whereas later films can throw a dart at an atlas every twenty minutes – aaand now we’re in Haiti! – Connery generally puts down roots.

Are you obsessed with all-things 007? Sign up to our Exploding Pen Newsletter for the latest James Bond news Full list of James Bond films leaving Prime this monthI’d love to reveal that Honey Rider was nearly an ostrich but tragically I can find no evidence of this. She is a wonderfully exotic creation and, like Dr. No, appears later than you’d expect. Personally, I feel Honey’s celebrity leans heavily on that entrance and the sight of Ursula Andress in a bikini. Give me Pussy Galore or Domino any day. But then neither caused the cultural splash of Honey so I’m probably in the minority here. FUN FOR BOND FANS OF ALL AGES – the whole family will love this high-stakes game featuring 64 characters, gadgets and locations from all the James Bond movies FUN FOR BOND FANS OF ALL AGES - the whole family will love this high-stakes game featuring 64 characters, gadgets and locations from all the James Bond movies The name is Bond. Bond Bingo. Grab Q’s gadgets, rev up the Aston Martin DB5 and get ready for the high-stakes James Bond Bingo Game. Featuring 64 characters and curiosities from the world’s most famous movie franchise - including six 007s, his most iconic nemeses, and his most innovative cars and devices – this is the ultimate gift for Bond fans. Snatch victory from the jaws of Jaws and win bigger than Le Chiffre! Be the first to fill your bingo card and shout SHAKEN, NOT STIRRED! to win.