The Spy Whom We Loved: The Enduring Appeal of James Bond
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MI6 agent 007 -- otherwise known as James Bond -- is an arrogant, misogynistic unrepentant killer -- and his popularity just keeps growing with each new film.…Read More
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My favourite fictional character: George Smiley is unattractive, overweight, a terrible dresser – and a better spy than James Bond
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The enduring appeal of Bond – Fleming's world of escapism and espionage stands the test of time