The South Bank Show: Bond, ITV1, Wednesday, 22 October, 10.40pm, ITV1
The world of Bond is uncovered in an exclusive profile of one of the most enduring icons of popular culture.
The South Bank Show looks at the unrivalled impact of Bond, examines the longevity, success and impact of the character, and the creative and artistic aspects particular to the Bond brand.
The South Bank Show focuses on the cinematic vision for Bond and discovers why the Bond films have always been a major popular cultural event and captivated our imagination; and comes right up to date to demonstrate how the franchise has succeeded so spectacularly in re-creating a modern brand.
Melvyn Bragg interviews the first James Bond, Sir Sean Connery; and current Bond Daniel Craig on the set of the new film, Quantum of Solace. They discuss what it means to be Bond. The South Bank Show also talks to the cast in the new film including: new Bond Girl, Olga Kurylenko, new villain, Mathieu Amalric; as well as Dame Judi Dench who returns as M, and the director of Quantum of Solace, Marc Forster. The film discusses the Bond music with the current composer David Arnold – and chats to Goldfinger’s Pussy Galore, Honor Blackman, about the changing role of women in Bond.
The South Bank Show talks to some of the key people who created Bond on the big screen, such as Production Designer Ken Adam, who designed the look of Bond right from the start with Dr No; and composer John Barry.
The South Bank Show talks to Barbara Broccoli (TBC) and Michael G Wilson, the Producers of Bond, to gain a first hand insight into the uniqueness of Bond. To what extent is there a weight of responsibility and an onus to remain true to the original vision? What is expected from the franchise, and what have been the recent major changes to make it and keep it contemporary?
With exclusive access to clips from the new Bond film, Quantum of Solace, The South Bank Show looks at the defining features and requirements for a Bond for our time.
looks at the unrivalled impact of Bond, examines the longevity, success and impact of the character, and the creative and artistic aspects particular to the Bond brand.
The South Bank Show focuses on the cinematic vision for Bond and discovers why the Bond films have always been a major popular cultural event and captivated our imagination; and comes right up to date to demonstrate how the franchise has succeeded so spectacularly in re-creating a modern Bond.
Melvyn Bragg interviews the first James Bond, Sir Sean Connery; and current Bond Daniel Craig on the set of the new film, Quantum of Solace.
They discuss what it means to be Bond. The South Bank Show also talks to the cast in the new film including: new Bond Girl, Olga Kurylenko, new villain, Mathieu Amalric; as well as Dame Judi Dench who returns as M, and the director of Quantum of Solace, Marc Forster.
The film discusses the Bond music with the current composer David Arnold – and chats to Goldfinger’s Pussy Galore, Honor Blackman, about the changing role of women in Bond.
The South Bank Show talks to some of the key people who created Bond on the big screen, such as Production Designer Ken Adam, who designed the look of Bond right from the start with Dr No; and composer John Barry.
The South Bank Show talks to Barbara Broccoli (TBC) and Michael G Wilson, the Producers of Bond, to gain a first hand insight into the uniqueness of Bond. To what extent is there a weight of responsibility and an onus to remain true to the original vision?
What is expected from the franchise, and what have been the recent major changes to make it and keep it contemporary?
With exclusive access to clips from the new Bond film, Quantum of Solace, The South Bank Show looks at the defining features and requirements for a Bond for our time.
Check out the pictures of the female stars who've left Bond shaken but not stirred
Bond has relied on his cars and gadgets down the years in his battle against the enemy.
Check out the latest Bond film starring Daniel Craig, see video clips and previews and more galleries. PLUS, vote for your favourite Bond
