Ian Fleming: Where Bond Began

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Synopsis:

Former Bond girl Joanna Lumley investigates the life of Ian Fleming to coincide with the centenary of his birth and the UK release of the 22nd Bond movie, Quantum of Solace.

On a journey which takes her from London to Jamaica, driving Aston Martins, firing Berettas and being surrounded by 24 million pounds' worth of diamonds, Joanna discovers how Fleming poured his personal experiences of war-time espionage, love, luxury and death into his most alluring literary creation, James Bond.

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Joanna Lumley

Broadcasts:

1. 19 Oct 2008
   18:10
   BBC One
2. 19 Oct 2008
   18:10
   BBC HD
3. 16 Nov 2008
   21:00
   BBC HD
4. 19 Nov 2008
   21:00
   BBC HD
5. 22 Nov 2008
   20:15
   BBC HD
6. 11 Dec 2008
   22:30
   BBC HD
7. 12 Dec 2008
   20:00
   BBC HD
8. 28 Dec 2008
   16:00
   BBC HD