How Britain’s Decline Created James Bond

Why did James Bond appeal to 1950s Britain? Is Goldfinger hopelessly out of date? And, who really inspired the titular villain? Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of Goldfinger, and the world it was born of. Download the Klarna app to stay on top of your money, so you can think about, well, anything else. Klarna balance account required to receive cashback points. Limitations, terms, and conditions apply. Exclusions apply. Learn more at https://www.klarna.com/uk/buyer-prote.... Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Assistant Producer: Alfie Norris Social Producer: Harry Balden Video Editor: James Clayden Executive Producer: Dom Johnson 0:00 James Bond: Britain’s Ultimate Male Fantasy 2:58 Klarna 6:39 The Plot of Goldfinger 9:29 Ian Fleming: The Man Behind Bond 16:55 The Birth of James Bond 23:42 How Bond Became a Global Phenomenon 29:06 Bond, Empire and British Decline 32:42 Sex, Women and the Bond Fantasy 39:36 Book Club Notes 40:15 The Real Story Behind Goldfinger 47:36 Inside Bond’s Character 52:21 Goldfinger, Oddjob and Fleming’s Villains 56:02 Pussy Galore and Bond’s Sexual Politics 1:00:23 Was Ian Fleming Actually a Good Writer? 1:03:29 The Ending of Goldfinger 1:06:04 Final Verdict and Ratings For analysis, book recommendations and more, sign up to our newsletter, Book Club Notes, introduced weekly by Tabby or Dominic. Sign up at: https://www.thebookclubhq.com/