Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond Season 1 Episodes

4 Episodes 2014 - 2014

Follow the life of Ian Fleming, the man behind James Bond, in this fascinating drama. The outbreak of the Second World War saw Fleming ditch his carefree playboy lifestyle, to take a job in Naval Intelligence. His globe-trotting adventures later became the inspiration for his iconic literary creation. This miniseries explores the real story of the super spy's origins, and the extraordinary life that helped shape it.

Episode 1

Episode One

Wed, Jan 29, 2014 60 mins

The early life of Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond, is explored. In the opener, Fleming begins work with British naval intelligence and cooks up a scheme to get information from two captured German submariners.

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Episode 2

Episode Two

Wed, Feb 5, 2014 60 mins

Fleming persuades Godfrey to send him to France to oversee the destruction of secret files at one of their bureaus, but unexpected obstacles arise that lead to dangerous consequences.

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Episode 3

Episode Three

Wed, Feb 12, 2014 60 mins

The Americans ask Fleming to write a blueprint for a Central Intelligence Agency, and Fleming persuades Godfrey to form an assault unit that is prepared to play dirty, with himself as commanding officer.

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Episode 4

Series 1, Episode 4

Wed, Feb 19, 2014 60 mins

Fleming goes to Germany to retrieve nuclear plans before the Russians find them and encounters renegade German soldiers who refuse to give up their helpless cause. Back in London, Fleming's days in naval intelligence dwindle, and he is forced to find other ways to channel his imagination.

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