Nov. 10, 2026

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James Bond Behind the Scenes An Exclusive Conversation with John Cork

Bond historian John Cork joins Dan and Tom for James Bond behind the scenes stories from decades with the people who made the movies. Harry Saltzman's big ideas, who really wrote the James Bond Theme, the greatest stunt ever filmed, and the actors who almost played 007. Watch now and subscribe! Subscribe to Cracking the Code of Spy Movies for more espionage movie conversations.

Episode Webpage: https://spymovienavigator.com/episode/john-cork-what-the-people-who-made-james-bond-told-him

Links from the episode: • Ian Fleming Foundation: https://www.ianflemingfoundation.org o You can also Google "Friends of the Ian Fleming Foundation" to support the group • John Cork's article recalling his dinners with Sean Connery on the From Sweden With Love website.

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