Podcasts about Young Bond

Charlie Higson is bordering on national treasure status with millions of fans worldwide an author, actor, producer, comedian and writer for TV, film and radio. Both his ‘Young Bond' and ‘The Enemy' series for teenagers, have sold over a million copies in the UK. The rights to The Enemy books have been sold to a leading US studio who are currently developing it as a major movie franchise.In 2023 Charlie published his first adult James Bond novel, On His Majesty's Secret Service.In the 80s Charlie was lead singer in the Indie dance band The Higsons, whose hits included I Don't Want To Live With Monkeys, and Run Me Down which todays podcast will focus on.Charlie wrote 4 adult crime novels, ‘King Of The Ants', ‘Happy Now', ‘Full Whack' and ‘Getting Rid Of Mr Kitchen' in the 1990s and returned to crime writing in 2022 with the publication of ‘Whatever Gets You Through The Night'. 2023 saw his first foray into adult James Bond novels with ‘On His Majesty's Secret Service', published to coincide with the coronation of King Charles III.His book for younger children, ‘Worst. Holiday. Ever', was published in 2021 with the sequel ‘Worst. Superhero. Ever' out in Autumn 2024.TV writing work includes Saturday Live, Harry Enfield's Television Programme, Agatha Christie's Miss Marple, Professor Branestawm, the sitcom - Swiss Toni, and the BAFTA winning sketch show The Fast Show, which he co-created, co-produced and starred in with Paul Whitehouse.Charlie and Paul co-produced and performed in the award-winning spoof radio series Down the Line for BBC Radio 4, which led to the BBC2 television series Bellamy's People.Charlie was also show-runner, and lead writer on two drama series - Randall & Hopkirk Deceased, for the BBC, and Jekyll & Hyde, for ITV.As well as appearing in many of his own productions, Charlie had major acting roles in the dramas Broadchurch and Grantchester in 2017.In 2023 Charlie launched his own podcast, a history of the British monarchy called ‘Willy Willy Harry Stee'. And is currently the interviewer for the espionage themed podcast The Spy Who.Pop over to the website (www.onthehuh.org) it has lots of links to other bands stuff and venues as well as a link to an ever evolving Spotify playlist of Norwich bands material compiled by pod producer Reuben Andrews called La musique de Norwich.chin chin

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SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Sakurai's mystery game, Nintendo getting into the MMO business, Insomniac dashing our Spider-Man 2 DLC dreams, Microsoft's Xbox Partner Preview and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:35 Sakurai teases a new game in very mysterious fashion; Nintendo may very well be working on an a brand new MMO; Insomniac destroys any DLC dreams for Spider-Man 2 in its' PC port announcement; Shawn Layden lambasts the industry for the current "collapse in creativity"; IO Interactive reveals plans for its' new "Young Bond" game; We do a run down of Microsoft's Xbox Partner Preview; Black Myth: Wukong's Xbox port gets an official ESRB rating; More bad news for the Tales Of Kenzara team as they receive a redundancy notice; Netflix closes its' AAA gaming studio without dropping a single game; The team behind Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown has been unceremoniously disbanded. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 47:03 DJ returns to BG3 to play with the vast suite of mods thanks to the newest patch. If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @maztrshots on SoundCloud Be good to each other, Peace!

My guest this week is Steve Cole, a bestselling children's author of more than 200 books.  Those books cover many styles and children's genres, with titles including the Astrosaurs and Young Bond ranges, Go to Sleep or I Let Loose the Leopard, and most recently, Drowning in my Bedroom. Steve is also the creative consultant for BBC Books' Doctor Who list, as well as project editing and writing titles. Steve and I talk about how TV influenced him as a child, beginning his career in editing, how he moved into writing—and how his editing background influences his writing—and more. Read this week's post, The World is Your Creative Fuel, here.   Episode breakdown: 00:00 Introduction 01:56 Creative child, loved words, invented imaginative worlds. 05:24 Teacher encouraged imaginative storytelling. 07:39 Writing became unexpected career path. 10:43 Fascination with Incredible Hulk, from production to details. 15:05 Influential writer Enid Blyton's office and typewriter. 16:59 Published short poems on aliens in space. 22:35 Manage 22 novels, videos, audios, and more for BBC Doctor Who range. 25:18 Transitioned from editing to writing children's books. 29:53 Managing editor at Ladybird, facing challenges. 32:13 Writing books on various popular children's shows. 36:48 Pitch: "Star Trek with dinosaurs. Instant publisher interest." 40:21 Authors be clever, editors be wise. 41:57 Juggling edits for US and UK publishers. 47:38 Doctor Who authors now pursue other endeavors. 50:06 Editing for renowned authors was thrilling and intimidating.   Check out the full show notes (now including transcripts!!) at fycuriosity.com, and connect with me and fellow creatives on Substack. Please leave a review for this episode—it's really easy and will only take a minute, and it really helps me reach new listeners. Thanks! If you enjoyed our conversation, I hope you'll share it with a friend. Want more? Here are handy playlists with all my previous interviews with guests in Doctor Who and writing.  

Joining Stuart in our Salford studio are Charlie Higson. After writing several books in the bestselling 'Young Bond' series, Charlie has written his first Bond for Adults. Stand up Bilal Zafar's new show 'Imposter' is about a once harmonious house-share that goes very wrong and Pravesh Kumar has written 'Frankie Goes to Bollywood', a new musical about an everyday girl from Milton Keynes plucked from obscurity to live the life of a bollywood star.Music this week comes from English Teacher, dubbed 2024's hottest new guitar band, and tik-tok sensation, classical guitarist Alexandra Whittingham.Presenter: Stuart Maconie Producer: Jessica TreenCHARLIE HIGSON Charlie Higson is an author, actor, comedian and writer for radio and television. He is the author of five beloved Young Bond books, starting with Silverfin in 2005. He's also the author of the ‘Enemy' series of Young adult Zombie adventures and the crime thriller ‘Whatever Gets You Through The Night'. He's also one of the brains behind one of the best comedy series of the 90's, ‘The Fast Show', which recently completed a 30th anniversary tour.A New Bond for a new Monarch, Charlie Higson's first ‘Adult' Bond – On His Majesty's Secret Service was written in double quick time for the coronation and is inspired by researching his history podcast. Higson's Bond is very much a man of 2023 – he's in tune with his gut biome, but he's still got the car, the gadgets and the girl.ENGLISH TEACHER Leeds based ‘English Teacher' have been hailed as 2024's hottest new guitar band, but they've spent time honing their craft - they've been playing together since meeting at the University of Leeds at 2018. In April they released their debut album, This Could Be Texas. Fresh from from touring America, they are vocalist Lily Fontaine, guitarist Lewis Whiting, drummer Douglas Frost, and bassist Nicholas Eden.PRAVESH KUMAR Back in the year 2000 armed with a credit card, Pravesh Kumar started the Rifco theatre company with an aim to tell accessible stories about British Asian communities like the one he grew up in in slough. Rifco's shows include the musical Britain's Got Bhangra, The Deranged Marriage and the film Little English. Along the way, Pravesh was awarded an MB for his contribution to British Theatre. His latest musical is ‘Frankie Goes to Bollywood' – the story of Frankie, played by Laila Zaidi, a normal girl plucked from obscurity in Milton Keynes to be the latest Bollywood star. Frankie is taken in by the glamour, a romance with leading man Raju King and a rivalry with a fellow Bollywood actress no longer deemed young enough.ALEXANDRA WHITTINGHAM Manchester-born Guitarist Alexandra Whittingham started with humble beginnings performing covers of Avril Lavigne and auditioning for Blackpool's Got Talent. Since then she has become a viral sensation through videos of her performing breathtaking classical arrangements on her guitar.Fresh off of signing with a major music label, Decca, she's here to tell us about her journey to becoming a revered guitarist and why it's important that classical music is accessible to everyone.BILAL ZAFARSharing a house can be an unpredictable experience, we've all heard about ‘nightmare' housemates. In Bilal Zafar's new show ‘Imposter' he tells the story of his old housemate, a story of compulsive lying, escalating threats and minty hot chocolate. Bilal is a ‘wry storyteller'; his previous shows are ‘Zafarcakes', about a joke on twitter that got out of hand, and the people who couldn't take a joke and ‘Care', about looking after wealthy residents in a care home, for minimum wage. He's also active on the Twitch streaming platform where he plays a manager from the game Pro Evolution Soccer 5 to an enthusiastic audience of ‘Assistant Managers'. Bilal won the new act of the year award in 2016 and was nominated for best Newcomer at the Edinburgh comedy awards

Charlie Higson, author of Young Bond novels and last year's On His Majesty's Secret Service, provided thoughts about the longevity of the James Bond character in a weekend essay in The Guardian.

Chris Morales, @thatonebondguy on Instagram and Youtube gives me his unique take on the James Bond continuation novel, ‘On HIS Majesty's Secret Service' by Charlie Higson - who previously wrote the ‘Young Bond' book series which are a prequel to the original Ian Fleming series.We also talk about Chris' Anglophilia: The Stormbreaker Alex Rider series by Anthony Horowitz, the Kingsman series, coming to James Bond, the books, films, biographies of Ian Fleming, and now the continuation 007 novels. There are some spoilers for the book ahead, natural for a review. Do check out his podcast, ‘That One Bond Cast'!Also, I forgot to mention it, but do check out my short video review of the book which includes my own footage of the coronation of King Charles!Message me anytime on Instagram, or e-mail: AlbionNeverDies@gmail.comCheck out my https://www.youtube.com/britishcultureCheck out my Red Bubble shopSubscribe to my newsletter for update e-mails, random postcards, and stickers: https://youtube.us9.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b3afdae99897eebbf8ca022c8&id=5165536616Support the show

It's a 'Red Letter Day' here in the Good Listening To Show 'Clearing', as I welcome a personal comedy hero to the Show!  Delighted to welcome Charles Murray Higson - aka Charlie Higson - born in 1958 in Frome and billed as "That man off of The Fast Show" and credited by The Daily Mail as being both "An idiot and a disgrace!"Charlie is life-long comedy foil of the likes of Paul Whitehouse,  Mark Williams, John Thompson, Arabella Wier (& the now sadly departed Caroline Aherne) who together make up the splendid ensemble and co-creators of the iconic British TV Comedy Classic, "The Fast Show". Within a week of our recording together "The Fast Show" is all set to go on a smash-hit SOLD OUT tour of the UK as a stage-show. (And listen as a little bit of wee comes out (!) as Charlie offers me a ticket on the Guest list, when The Fast Show comes to Bristol! He'll definitely be getting an email!)Charlie Higson is a an extremely talented polymath. He is a prolific Author, including 5 of the "Young Bond" series, having been commissioned by the Fleming Foundation to take up the mantle) He is also an Actor, Comedian & Podcaster. His Podcast "Willy Willy Harry Stee" is Charlie's History of the English Monarchy, inspired by the mnemonic verse which he rote learned and remembers from school.It's quite a "Fast Show" (see what I'm doing there?!) as there's quite a lot to talk about!This is what AI thinks we talked about!Have you ever wondered what stirs in the mind of a comedy genius? Picture this: Charlie Higson, a man of many creative masks, sits down with us and, with a wit as sharp as a scalpel, slices open the belly of the creative beast. He regales us with tales from the upcoming "Fast Show" tour, sharing how "Painting with Johnny" and other beloved characters are shortly to be resurrected night-after-night to the joy of sold-out crowds.Charlie doesn't just tickle our funny bones; he delves into his diverse trajectory - from punk rocker to actor to the man who breathes new life into the world of James Bond, both young and old.It's not all fun and games, though. Well, maybe it is – but with a hefty dash of nostalgia and reverence. Charlie pays homage to the comedic titans who paved his path, the likes of Monty Python, and admits that their imprint on his humor is as indelible as ink. He recounts the serendipity of meeting Paul Whitehouse, a kindred spirit in jest, at university and how it shaped their dynamic comedy duo. Even the bittersweet distraction of social media gets a nod, as Charlie admits to its allure, while also recognizing its role in today's narrative tapestry.You can also Watch/Listen to Charlie's wonderful episode here:https://vimeo.com/chrisgrimes/charliehigsonTune in next week for more stories of 'Distinction & Genius' from The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'. If you would like to be my Guest too then you can find out HOW via the different 'series strands' at 'The Good Listening To Show' website. Show Website: https://www.thegoodlisteningtoshow.com You can email me about the Show: chris@secondcurve.uk Twitter thatchrisgrimes LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-grimes-actor-broadcaster-facilitator-coach/ FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/842056403204860 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW wherever you get your Podcasts :) Thanks for listening!

Born in the midst of the Cold War, James Bond was often considered the consummate Cold Warrior. But within the 14 original novels, 9 short stories, 40 continuation novels, 10 Young Bond novels and 25 movies to date, the fictional reflection of the struggles between the West and the Soviet Union was far more complex than reality. Martin Brown and Ron Granieri are guests in the studio to discuss their new book, The Bondian Cold War: The Transnational Legacy of a Cultural Icon. Martin and Ron, along with their fellow editor, Muriel Blaive, who wasn't able to attend this gathering, have written and gathered a volume of essays that examine the Bondiverse. They join host Gen Lester to discuss the impact 007 has had on the entertainment world, the culture war, and the very real worlds of espionage and diplomacy.

Really, 007! chat to actor, comedian and author Charlie Higson about his new Bond book On His Majesty's Secret Service, as well as his Young Bond novels and wider career.Host Rob Parker is joined by fellow Bond enthusiasts Tom and Math Pickup. Thanks for listening - we think you'll love it too!Disclaimer: Really, 007! is an unofficial entity and is not affiliated with EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlie Higson, who has written "Young Bond" Novels and the On His Majesty's Secret Service novella, commented about the character of James Bond on social media.

Willy Willy Harry Stee is Charlie Higson's guide to the monarchy, all based on a rhyme he learned at school which, helpfully, gave an easy way to remember the names of every King & Queen of England. Unhelpfully it didn't teach you anything else about them, something this weekly podcast will help rectify.In this first episode, Charlie, who you may know as creator of and actor in The Fast Show and Down The Line, author of the Young Bond and Enemy series and recently the brand new James Bond novel 'On His Majesty's Secret Service' brings us part one of the backstory to the very first monarch, William The 1st or William The Conqueror as he's better known.To help make sense of this Charlie invited his friend Tom Holland who you may know from the top rated podcast The Rest Is History.So, settle down and enjoy 4000 years of history in one convenient podcast! Brilliant! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Delighted to welcome prolific Children's Author & Editor Steve Cole to The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing' for his story of Distinction & Genius.With over 150 titles and book series to his name including the hugely successful UK Children's Books Top 10 list  "Astrosaurs" and also "Young Bond", as the natural successor to Charlie Higson as invited by the Ian Fleming Foundation to continue the series: "The name's Cole - Steve Cole" (see what I'm doing there?!) With lovely Oliver Postgate (Narrator of "Bagpuss" & "The Clangers") vocal tones to match.  Despite having 150 titles to his name, hear how "prevarication is still his super power!" in hitting the housework hard as deadline's approach "like Doodlebugs humming overhead!" A very enjoyable conversation indeed!More about Steve Cole:Steve Cole is a fascinating, multifaceted, deadline-driven character: a slow worker but a fast talker! The author of literally dozens of different books, who claims that “procrastination is part of the process.”He is someone who turns to Salsa to unlock his Writer's Block and plays in a 30 years' old band called ‘Faces Fall' to express another aspect of his bubbling creativity.  A self-confessed pedant who has been ‘riddled with hernias' most of his life and the occasional attack of repetitive strain injury. (Is there any psychosomatic connection there one has to wonder?)Steve Cole is someone with a lively mind and a truly encyclopaedic knowledge of Dr Who, who attributes his story-telling success to his English teacher, Mr Hall and a lot of his professional success to the Dr Who legend, Terence Dicks - who honoured him with a dedication!Also in Steve's inspirational trio is Charles M. Schultz, creator of one of the world's most popular and longest running cartoon strips - Peanuts. (Good grief, what a talent!) Marvel comics and the Incredible Hulk also come in for honourable mentions.“We are all stories in the end. Make it a good one” - these are Steve's choice of words to live by. Now he tells good stories for the Ian Fleming Foundation and entertains children in schools in interactive communication sessions. The Young Bond is now created by an old pro - if that doesn't sound too Ageist?One, two, three, one, two - over to you, maestro!Reg Starkey Editor, UK Health Triangle MagazineTune in next week for more stories of 'Distinction & Genius' from The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'. If you would like to be my Guest too then you can find out HOW via the different 'series strands' at 'The Good Listening To Show' website. Show Website: https://www.thegoodlisteningtoshow.com You can email me about the Show: chris@secondcurve.uk Twitter thatchrisgrimes LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-grimes-actor-broadcaster-facilitator-coach/ FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/842056403204860 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW wherever you get your Podcasts :) Thanks for listening!

Charlie Higson is one of those annoying people who are good at everything. Not content with being an actor and comedian and formerly a singer, he is, of course, also an acclaimed author with a hugely impressive body of work. A star of The Fast Show, Broadchurch and Grantchester, his writing career is at least equally striking. The five novels in his Young Bond series and the seven in The Enemy series have thrilled and enchanted readers of all ages . His latest novel, Whatever Gets You Through the Night, is an out and out crime thriller, a gripping and brilliant page turner with a dark heart. Charlie Higson is interviewed by Steph McGovern.

Uncle Jesse stars opposite KISS rocker Gene F'kin Simmons in this “Young Bond” riff from 1986. Simmons chews (licks?) up every scene with his massive tongue turning what would be maybe a pretty okay enough teen action 80s piece of trash into something magical…excluding the weird intersexphobia. 4.3125/5 BAGS OF TRASH WATCH THE FILM: https://therokuchannel.roku.com/details/903c38d594ab5ec794cd92f0a07d9906/never-too-young-to-die #TRASHMOVIE TWITTER: https://twitter.com/trashmoviekings INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/trashmoviekings/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trashmoviekings https://www.trashmoviekings.com

CHARLIE HIGSON chats to Paul Burke about his new adult novel WHATEVER GETS YOU THROUGH THE NIGHT, character, Pantocrator, comedy is the spice of life and shaking up the Tupperware box. WHATEVER GETS YOU THROUGH THE NIGHT:  Most people travel to Corfu to escape the real world for a couple of weeks and embrace the fantasy of olive trees, sandy beaches, and little fishing boats bobbing on sparkling blue water under a warm sun.But not McIntyre. McIntyre's a fixer, specialising in getting people out of places they don't want to be with the minimum of fuss, publicity and violence. The job in Corfu should be easy - spring, Lauren, a 15-year-old schoolgirl, from the luxury compound of the tech billionaire, Julian Hepworth. Hepworth's young, handsome and charismatic - he's also a suspected paedophile, who, under the guise of training a girls' tennis team, has set up an abusive cult.But as McIntyre sets up his operation in the exclusive north eastern corner of the island, things quickly start to slip out of his control. First, Lauren's father turns up, threatening to give the game away, and soon, McIntyre's having to contend with Albanian gangsters, Greek drug dealers, psychotic bodyguards, flat earthers and spoilt, wealthy teenagers looking for dangerous kicks. To further complicate things, Lauren's planning her own 'jailbreak'. It looks like things are going to be a lot harder than McIntyre's used to. Luckily, he has his team around him, a motley and colourful bunch, each with their own speciality.The intertwined stories come together as the various characters all converge on a glamorous summer party at Hepworth's spectacular villa. Can McIntyre play the different factions off against each other and get Lauren to safety without things going horribly wrong?Whatever Gets You Through The Night is a crime novel with a thrillingly dark heart about the truths that lurk beneath the picture post card surface of a sunny Mediterranean idyll.CHARLIE HIGSON started writing when he was ten years old. After university he was a singer and painter and decorator before he started writing for television. He went on to create and star in the hugely successful comedy series The Fast Show. He is the author of the bestselling Young Bond books and the incredibly successful horror series, The Enemy. WHATEVER GETS YOU THROUGH THE NIGHT is his first adult novel in 25 years.Charlie doesn't do Facebook, but you can tweet him @monstroso.RecommendedTokyo (alt. title The Devil of Nanking ) Mo HarderPop. 1280 Jim ThompsonElmore Leonard, George V Higgins, Dashiell Hammet, Raymond Chandler, Joe Ide, Produced by Junkyard DogMusic courtesy of Southgate & LeighCrime TimePaul Burke writes for Crime Time, Crime Fiction Lover, NB Magazine and the European Literature Network and edits/presents Crime Time FM.John Cages' composition is 4'33

Spies and Secret Agents: In Fiction and Real LifeCharlie Higson is the best-selling author of the Young Bond series of novels, and Ben Macintyre the author of a number of best-selling books about real spies of World War II and the Cold War. Here they come together with spy novelist Charlie Cumming to discuss secret agents, real and imaginary, in a highly entertaining feast of furtiveness for all the family. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The new 007 film No Time To Die has had its release pushed back and back and back due to Covid. But now it's finally here with Daniel Craig playing James Bond for the final time. Critical responses have been mixed, what will our reviewers, Charlie Higson -writer of the Young Bond novels – and Naima Khan – who's never seen a Bond film before – make of it? We'll also preview Ridley Road a BBC historical drama series written by Sarah Solemani, about a young Jewish woman who fights against an emerging neo-Nazi group in 1960s East London. 1971 was an important year in African-American culture. It was the year that saw the cinema release of Melvin Van Peebles' Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song, and Gordon Park's Shaft. It was also the year that saw the national launch of Soul Train – the music show that featured the big Soul stars of the day, hosted by the avuncular Don Cornelius who encouraged the audience of young African-Americans to dance and celebrate themselves for all to see. Fifty years on, music Journalist, Jacqueline Springer, assesses the significance of Soul Train. Best selling Norwegian writer of My Struggle Karl Ove Knausgaard talks to Tom Sutcliffe about his new novel The Morning Star. During one long summer's night in August, nine people are leading their usual live, when a huge star appears in the Norwegian sky above them.

This week we are delighted to present a funny, freewheeling conversation with author, actor, podcaster and comedy legend Charlie Higson! As well as co-creating The Fast Show and Down the Line, adapting Marple and Jekyll and Hyde for TV, hosting the Charlie Higson & Friends podcast and popping up in Broadchurch, he's the author of many books including the hugely successful Young Bond and The Enemy series. His latest is the sweet and hilarious kids book Worst Holiday Ever. We talked to him about Fungus, Octopi, Bond, diaries and Samuel Beckett’s influence on the Fast Show.BOOKSDaisy Buchanan - InsatiableCharlie Higson - Young BondCharlie Higson - The EnemyCharlie Higson - Worst Holiday EverElizabeth Jane Howard - Cazalet ChroniclesGeorge Eliot - MiddlemarchIan Fleming - ThunderballCervantes - Don QuixoteHerman Melville - Moby DickSamuel Beckett - Three NovelsSamuel Beckett - Krapps Last TapeSteve Martin - Born Standing UpMichael Palin - DiariesAndy Warhol - DiariesEB White - LettersRichard Burton - DiariesHenry 'Chips' Channon - DiariesNancy Mitford - The Pursuit of LoveChris Kraus - I Love DickPeter Godfrey-Smith - Other MindsMerlin Sheldrake - Entangled LifeGiulia Enders - GutWill Storr - Status GameWill Storr - Science of StorytellingFriends on the Shelf magazine See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Charlie Higson was the co-creator and star of The Fast Show with Paul Whitehouse. Paul and Charlie started their careers writing for Harry Enfield and continued to work together after The Fast Show on such shows as Down The Line on BBC Radio4 which became the TV series Bellamy’s People. He wrote and starred in The Fast Show’s spin-off sitcom Swiss Toni and was the producer, writer and director on Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) with Bob Mortimer and Vic Reeves. He’s now a best selling author, writing the Young Bond books and The Enemy series. Charlie Higson is guest number 90 on My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he’d like to preserve and one he’d like to bury and never have to think about again .Follow Charlie Higson on Twitter: @monstroso .Follow My Time Capsule on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens and Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by Matthew Boxall .Social media support by Harriet Stevens .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A very informative interview with Rae Young Bond - Head of the 2020 COVID-19 Taskforce in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Thank you so much to our sponsors; Yellow Racket Records CHA RC2 Realty Solutions, LLC Norspring Cryotherapy and Rejuvenation Center - Dr. Bret Moldenhauer Southern Segway For sponsorship opportunities please email Jen at NoogaRadio927@gmail.com #fredpodcast #jeffstyles #styleswithay #storyville #beststorytellerever

How will the music choices – and late changes – affect No Time To Die? This week we recap all of the music news hurriedly released after the press got wind of both composer Hans Zimmer and title-song artist Billie Eilish at work on No Time To Die. We talk about the integration of the title song with the score, plus the lacklustre attempts to do so on SPECTRE and Skyfall; the young age of Shirley Bassey, Sam Smith, Adele, Sheena Easton, and Nancy Sinatra at the time of their Bond themes; the perspective a young title-artist will bring to the Bond sound; directors’ choices of composer and artistic impact of key personnel; why Dan Romer was dropped; who proposed a Young Bond prequel television series and why it got nixed; and the possible three-hour running time. Along the way we stumble on listening to Wings without earmuffs, when good artists experiment and fail, flogging DB5 replicas to keep Aston Martin afloat, the missing melodies, Michael Wilson's naps, cross-dressing Felix, recycled scripts and set-pieces, foreign tax breaks, and why David would never buy the 4-door Aston. The recording took place on January 17th in the USA and Spain. James Page is co-founder of MI6-HQ.com and the magazine MI6 Confidential Bill Koenig runs the Spy Command at hmssweblog.wordpress.com Joseph Darlington is Head of Section at beingjamesbond.com David Leigh runs thejamesbonddossier.com Phil Nobile Jr is Editor-in-Chief of Fangoria magazine, former Bond correspondent for Birth.Movies.Death This podcast is copyright Pretitles LLC © 2020 'No Time To Die' end song by Catherine Cassell Music Music credit 'Spy & Die' by Jay Man

Charlie Higson, author of the best-selling Young Bond books, discusses the genesis of 007 – James Bond, Ian Fleming’s life in the secret service, and how the Bond books and films relate to real world events.

Hello dear listeners! Many 00 aficionados consider Ian Fleming's Casino Royale to be the holy grail of all things 007. It's the first ever published of the source material that has since branched off into so many different formats in which regale ourselves in Bond goodiness. But who was James Bond before Casino Royale? Ah, THAT is the question on…probably very few peoples' lips when it was announced Anthony Horowitz was returning to the world of Fleming for a prequel book. After all, more than one novel has tackled James' younger days in the aptly titled Young Bond series of books. Then came Dynamite Entertainment's James Bond Origin series, which recently completed its run. And speaking of holy grail's, let's not forget James Bond Jr! This week Mathieu and Edgar dive into the deep end for a conversation about Forever and a Day, the Casino Royale prequel that, while lauded by some, has been on surprisingly few lips since its release in 2018. Any opportunity to discuss literary Bond is a joyous occasion, a platform ripe for a multitude of sharp, astute commentary the boys are known for, such as: What makes a good Casino Royale prequel and a good 007 novel? Are they even necessarily the same? More classic ways of discerning if someone has homosexual tendencies, such as if they don't speak English and are monstrously obese. Why aren't there more nude chicks on the covers of Bond novels these days? Mocking someone for having a brain tumour and making it sound funny. Mocking someone for being fat and making it sound funny. The logistics of producing industrial quantities of heroine without anybody knowing about it. And so many more riveting topics! Sit back and join us in the south of France for a relaxing, invigorating, heroine filled episode.

‘What's your name, boy?' ‘Bond, James Bond.' ‘James Bond - sir.' ‘Yes. Sorry, sir.' In July 2018 Don had a chat with Charlie Higson, author of the first five Young Bond books. Their interview was originally conducted for the podcast of James Bond Netherlands, but is now shamelessly re-published for the 00 Files. Charlie's first Young Bond adventure is SilverFin, published in 2005. The story is set in 1933 and we meet thirteen-year-old James Bond, who is sent to Eton. James gets involved with a diabolical plot, in which a larger-than-life villain threatens to change the nature of modern warfare... The book, both a critical and commercial success, was swiftly followed by BloodFever (2006), Double Or Die (2007), Hurricane Gold (2007) and By Royal Command (2008). The podcast starts with a short clip from the audiobook SilverFin, narrated by Nathaniel Parker. Please follow us on social media (search for The 00 Files) and share our podcast with others. If you want to contact us, please send your emails to moneypenny@the00files.com or visit www.the00files.com for in-depth articles, location videos and more 00 fun! https://www.youngbond.com https://www.charliehigson.co.uk

In 2014 Steve Cole published his first Young Bond book titled Shoot To Kill. Following in the footsteps of both Ian Fleming and Charlie Higson is no easy task, but Steve managed to stay true to the world created by his predecessors and make it his own. I (Don) was lucky enough to interview Steve on his tenure and was surprised by his openness. We obviously discuss the books in general, keeping the conversation as spoiler-free as possible, but I also got to ask some questions that were personally nagging me. For instance: why doesn't Bond understand any Spanish? And why wouldn't his aunt Charmian believe his story? Steve, luckily, was very patient with me and took all my Dutch bluntness in his stride. At the end of the interview there's an exclusive new Bond song! The full credits/roles are as follows: 'Shoot to Kill' – Steve Cole and Jason Loborik feat Karen Casey Music written by Jason Loborik/Steve Cole Piano: Jason Loborik Main vocal: Karen Casey Lyrics, backing vocals, bass guitar, additional synths: Steve Cole Additional backing vocals: Laura Taylor Strings: Joni Fuller Electric guitar: Paul Grice Produced and engineered by Steve Cole If you enjoy our podcast, please share it with your family and friends. You can also follow us on social media (simply search for The 00 Files), subscribe to our podcast in your favourite app and write to us at moneypenny@the00files.com

  In deze podcast interviewt Don Zuiderman de auteur van de eerste vijf Young Bond boeken: Charlie Higson. In 2005 verscheen het eerste avontuur, SilverFin, dat zich afspeelt in 1933 en waarin we kennismaken met James Bond als dertienjarige jongen. Het boek was zowel een commercieel als kritisch succes en werd opgevolgd door BloodFever (2006), […]

Author and comedy writer, best known for the book series 'Young Bond' and 'The Enemy' and TV shows including 'The Fast Show' -- Rolling back the years…. It's vintage LitFest! Since 2009, the Festival has had its own podcast channel on board Emirates flights, featuring interviews from some of the Festival's top authors. Now, curated for your enjoyment, is a selection from the archive!

Writer, actor, producer and musician Charlie Higson visited the University of East Anglia during Noirwich 2016 to discuss his Young Bond book series. Noirwich is a partnership between Writers' Centre Norwich, UEA and Dead Good Books. Photo by Martin Figura.

Bex has a Bond-tastic sit down with the writer of the Young Bond series, Steve Cole. He gives us some top secret details about what's to come in the next book, as well as top tips to Bex on how best to audition for the next Bond role. Does Bex have the Bond-Factor? Perhaps not, but Steve Cole proves just how spectacular his James Bond knowledge is, with a 'Fond of Bond' quiz!

Interview begins at: 28:15This week we'd like to welcome Alan Tomkins to the show. An art department legend, his contribution to the Bond series stretches from Dr. No all the way to Casino Royale. If that wasn't enough for you, his film credits include The Empire Strikes Back, Saving Private Ryan, Batman Begins and many more classic films. Be sure to tune in to today's episode of JBR for some amazing on-set stories.   

It's Young Bond time in this week's episode of James Bond Radio. With the release of Steve Cole's first Bond book, following on from the first 5 written by Charlie Higson, we thought it was time Young Bond got some attention on the show. Not only do we have a 40 minute interview with the author himself, we also review the book in a spectacular yet spoiler-free fashion.  If you're a little wary of getting involved in Young Bond, put all your fears aside, they're great books and include some of the best continuation novels in the entire Bond cannon.  In addition we go through the usual Bond chit-chat. We look at the latest SPECTRE news, discuss the latest 'Bond event' at Pinewood studios and the usual James Bonding goodness!

This week, we conclude our Connery coverage on James Bond Radio. After reviewing every movie from Dr. No to Never Say Never Again we continue our previous episodes efforts to rank and rate some of Sean's finest moments as everyone's favourite spy.In addition, we hear our second on location report from JBR listener Matthew Grice, who recently had the pleasure of meeting new Young Bond author, Steve Cole. You may notice a slight dip in audio quality this week as Tom is currently recording from a remote island in Thailand, without his usual recording setup. You might know the place? There's a funny mushroom shaped rock and a little fella running around in a bowler hat too!Enjoy!

Katherine, Melissa and Louise are joined in the studio by award-winning author Katherine Rundell and picture book creator Benji Davies to discuss three new children’s books. Also including a special feature with Young Bond author Steve Cole and his son Tobey, who interviewed each other for the programme, plus some spooky book recommendations for Halloween.

The Sidekicks are back to bring you the latest in geeky news, reviews and anything else they can get their grubby little hands on. Welcome to your companion to Australia's #1 geek culture podcast and TV series, Geek Speak Live!Geek Speak Sidekick Issue 16:-- The Sidekicks face off against thunder and lightning to bring you this Brendan-centric issue, as Steve's taken the back seat now that Pokemon is out of his system. Or is it?-- Brendan gives the lowdown on the latest James Bond novel, 'Solo', and the Young Bond series of books, and what's that challenge he's throwing down?--  It's Superman's 75th Anniversary, and what have DC done to celebrate this momentous occasion? -- Halloween is almost here, and Brendan's checked out the TV special Disney Pixar have made to tie into the spookiest of holidays, 'Toy Story of Terror'! -For more coverage on all things geeky head along to http://www.facebook.com/geekspeaktv

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Charlie Higson brings the latest ingenious instalment of his Young Bond series to the Book Festival in 2006. Hear about the thrilling teenage exploits of the world's most enigmatic spy in Blood Fever. Suitable for 10-14 year olds.

Natasha speaks to Charlie Higson about his third Young Bond book, Double or Die. Young Bond traces the top secret agent, James Bond, back to his boyhood when he was at the top British public school, Eton.