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Bond At 70The James Bond era fans dismissed actually saved the franchise

Black-and-white photo of a woman in a two-piece swimsuit and a man in a short-sleeve shirt standing on a tropical beach, both looking off into the distance with concerned expressions, as palm trees and shoreline appear in the background.

I finally watched the first James Bond movie and the rampant sexism didn't surprise me – how good it is did. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

British actor Timothy Dalton and American actress Carey Lowell on the set of Licence to Kill, directed by John Glen

Morgan JefferyWhy James Bond's biggest 'failure' was actually a trailblazing moment for the 007 franchise. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Daniel Craig as James Bond in Casino Royale.

Casino Royale holds the secret to the next James Bond movie. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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Bond At 70The greatest James Bond theme song of all time revealed – by the fans themselves

Daniel Craig and Judi Dench in Quantum of Solace

Younger actors who auditioned for Bond "didn't have the gravitas"

Sean Connery sitting in a bath, reading a magazine and holding a telephone.

All the weirdest and wildest bits from the James Bond novels that Hollywood missed out

Halle Berry as Jinx Johnson in Die Another Day.

What happened to Halle Berry's James Bond spin-off that never was?

Daniel Craig as James Bond, wearing a smart suit and pointing a gun.

Bond at 70How much does it cost to be James Bond?

Smartphone showing Daniel Craig as James Bond in front of a large Amazon logo, symbolising Amazon’s acquisition of MGM and Bond franchise rights.

ExclusiveHow to choose the next James Bond, with casting boss Debbie McWilliams

Pussy Galore, James Bond, Raoul Silva and Q.

Bond At 70How James Bond's relationship with the LGBTQ+ community has changed

James Bond author Ian Fleming

Bond At 70The past, present and future of the 007 novels and Ian Fleming Publications

The box art for GoldenEye 007, as we look back on the 70th anniversary of Bond.

videoBond At 70Why GoldenEye 007 is still the greatest James Bond game

Sean Connery and Daniela Bianchi in the James Bond film, From Russia, With Love.

Bond At 70Why James Bond's next era should return to the Cold War

Bond quiz

Bond At 70Test your knowledge – name the 007 film from 1 frame

Judi Dench – Bond at 70

ExclusiveBond casting boss: why Judi Dench accepted M role

Bond at 70 - Daniel Craig

ExclusiveJames Bond casting director reacts to next 007 rumours