The Skyfall director has reportedly signed up for the new movie after being told the production could accommodate his theatre schedule

Skyfall director thanks producers for their "very generous offer" but cites other commitments as he turns down job. Who should take over?

18 February: James Bond is resurrected, Sheridan Smith is targeted and Dax Shepard exposes himself

Adele's 007 theme is nominated for best song, but the Bond film franchise fails in its 50th anniversary year to get first ever nod in the best picture category

The Producers Guild of America give the nod to Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman detective drama, and nominate a Bond film for the very first time

The woman behind the franchise tells Barry Norman about the journey to Skyfall, strong Bond girls and growing up with 007