Ian Fleming

Novelist Agatha Christie. Picture: PA

Death of the vile: Agatha Christie work edited to cut offensive and racist terms

A pensive Sean Connery and You Only Live Twice co-star Donald Pleasence have perhaps learned about political correctness (Picture: Danjaq/Eon/Ua/Kobal/Shutterstock)

Editing James Bond books for 'sensitivity' rather misses the point – Aidan Smith

Sir Sean Connery as James Bond in You Only Live Twice

James Bond novels rewritten to remove racial references

James Bond books to be rewritten to remove ‘offensive’ references

Daniel Craig has stepped back from the role of James Bond after his swansong in 'No Time To Die'.

The 20 actors who are favourites to become the next James Bond

Now that Daniel Craig has retired from the role of James Bond there's fierce speculation as to who will become the next 007.

10 Scottish actors who could become the next James Bond

Some of the actors the British public would like to see on screen as the next James Bond.

The 10 actors the British public would most like to become the next James Bond

Some of the Scottish filming locations used in the James Bond films.

9 James Bond filming locations you can visit in Scotland

Sean Connery pictured in August 1962 in his London basement flat, shortly before he was to make his cinematic debut as James Bond.

All Sean Connery's James Bond movies ranked from best to worst

James Bond has no shortage of connections to Scotland.

10 links James Bond has with Scotland

Some of the world's best-known singers have lent their voices to the James Bond franchaise.

The 10 most popular James Bond movie theme songs, according to UK chart placings

Most of the Bond actors have at least one entry in the top 10.

The 10 best 007 films as rated by the critics according to Rotten Tomatoes

Daniel Craig, pictured at the film premiere of Spectre, has breathed new life into the role of James Bond. (Pic: Getty Images)

How many James Bond films are there? From Dr. No to delayed No Time to Die

Why the late great Connery remains our premium Bond

Sean Connery as James Bond.

In Pictures: James Bond actor Sean Connery has died aged 90

Tributes paid to James Bond actor Sean Connery who has died aged 90

Christine Granville, Britain's first female special agent, who was called Churchill's favourite spy. Picture: English Heritage/PA Wire

Female agent who was Churchill’s favourite spy gets Blue Plaque

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