Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond

Hello, dear listeners!

Ah, BBC America.

Kind of like the BBC, but also not.

A production company respected the world over for its quality radio plays, news reporting, documentaries, and television broadcasts.

What’s that you say?

In 2014 they released a 4-part miniseries based on the wartime experiences of Ian Fleming?

Oh, how delightful!

What could possibly go wrong?!?

That’s what hosts Mathieu and Edgar finnd out on this week’s show.

Seeing as they are unequivocal experts on all things Fleming, they sniff out some of the less than accurate plot machinations, as well as sniff out some of the production’s more stinky aspects.

There is much ground to cover, what with four 45-50 minute long episodes, but that doesn’t mean they rush to the finish line without analyzing the essential talking points.

Is Dominic Cooper playing the role of Fleming too seriously?

What was that other television show Lara Pulver is famous for appearing nude in and no other particular reason?

Edgar admits to actually doing occasional research when the subject matter stimulates him, like Annabelle Wallis.

How important is it that the show drops little hints of the creation Fleming would later give birth to?

When is it useful to claim you’re a super major fan of Mein Kampf?

Is it really that bad to be into BDSM?

What happens when two secret agents on the run opt to take refuge inside a female elephant’s privates?

What does Ian Fleming think of social media?

Yes, it’s another week of endlessly fascinating, engaging, and… juicy chatter at The James Bond Complex. * *This week’s episode of The James Bond Complex is X rated.

Have your martinis at the ready.