Author Profile: David Leigh

Bond 26 appears to still be some way off, with producer David Heyman confirming there’s no rush to move the project forward. For Bond fans, there’s good news and bad news about Bond 26. First the bad news: David Heyman says they won’t rush the next Bond film. Speaking to Screen Daily as part of its […]

Licence to Legacy: It’s been 40 years since A View to a Kill was released — Roger Moore’s final outing as James Bond — and this week we look back at one of the most divisive entries in the series. 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube After a brief detour to the Mexico Grand Prix, we dive into the […]

The actor played the Russian defence minister in Pierce Brosnan’s first outing as 007. Tchéky Karyo, who portrayed Russian defence minister Dmitri Mishkin in Goldeneye, has died at the age of 72. Karyo was born in Istanbul on 4th October 1953 to a Turkish father and a Greek mother, but moved to France as a […]

Richard Maibaum helped define James Bond — but did he ever get the credit he truly deserved?

On Global James Bond Day I travelled to Matera; James Bond’s most recent Italian location is every bit as stunning as it is on screen.

Eon’s accounts reveal a $20 million Bond sale – but the headline number hides a billion-dollar story. When Eon Productions Limited filed its 2024 accounts on 22nd October 2025, one figure leapt off the page: $20 million. According to the directors’ report, that was the total amount paid for Eon’s interest in the James Bond […]

A look at how Live and Let Die built its menace on voodoo, but left much of the real tradition behind. When Ian Fleming published Live and Let Die in 1954, he introduced voodoo to the world of James Bond as a potent tool of fear and control. The second Bond novel follows 007 from […]

From dice-rolled missions to pixelated firefights, Bond fans have lived the world of 007 in board, card, role-playing and video games. Since Ian Fleming’s spy first appeared in 1953, James Bond has become one of the most recognisable characters in modern fiction. While the novels and films made him a household name, Bond’s reach has […]

On 5th October 1962 Dr No  premiered at the London Pavilion, the first of what is one of the most successful film series ever. On October 5th each year, fans around the world celebrate James Bond Day, a special date dedicated to one of the most iconic characters in cinematic history. This annual celebration not […]

Neil S Bulk reveals the hidden stories and discoveries behind the 60th anniversary Thunderball soundtrack. 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube S03E005: In this episode of The 007 Files, Bill Koenig is joined by Javi Trujillo and David Leigh for a wide-ranging conversation with soundtrack producer Neil S Bulk about La-La Land Records’ expanded 60th anniversary edition of Thunderball. […]

The search for a new James Bond will only begin after Denis Villeneuve finishes Dune 3. Bond 26 will begin its search for a new 007 in 2026, with casting to commence once director Denis Villeneuve finishes work on Dune: Part Three. For readers of The James Bond Dossier, none of this will come as […]

A look at the recently published collection of Fleming’s non-Bond writing. Ian Fleming’s Talk of the Devil is a brand-new 2025 collection of the author’s lesser-known non-Bond writings, including a memo from while he worked in wartime intelligence, journalism and short stories, and includes vivid pieces about Jamaica and the underwater world. 🛒 You can […]

Did Bond’s reality show finally deliver on its promise the second time around — or once again miss the target? 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube S03E004 In this episode we discuss season 2 of 007: Road to a Million. Was it really better than the first? We weigh up the contestants, the challenges, the Controller, and how effectively […]

Reflecting on the fourth Bond film’s enduring legacy, from personal style to pop-culture satire. 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube S03E003: In the second half of our Thunderball discussion, Bill Koenig, Javi Trujillo and David Leigh turn to the film’s legacy and cultural impact. We look at how Thunderball shaped popular culture — from underwater spectacle to the parody […]

Sean Connery’s era revisited, with his six James Bond films ranked and re-evaluated through a modern lens. Sean Connery set the gold standard for James Bond. His six official films between 1962 and 1971 defined the role for generations and established the essential elements of the series — from the dry wit to the tailored […]

Marking 60 years of Thunderball, the hosts revisit first impressions, McClory’s impact, and the tangled legacy of SPECTRE and Blofeld. 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube S3E002: Bill Koenig, Javi Trujillo and David Leigh kick off a two-part celebration of Thunderball on its 60th anniversary. In this episode, they revisit their first viewings and the impressions the film left […]

Daniel Craig’s Bond reshaped 007’s wardrobe for a more rugged, modern era. Daniel Craig’s films marked one of the biggest transformations in Bond’s on-screen style. While tailored suits remained a core part of his look, it was his embrace of casualwear that set him apart. The days of Bond wearing a suit in every situation […]

James Bond’s creator, one time naval intelligence officer, journalist and author Ian Lancaster Fleming, died of a heart attack in the early hours of 12th August 1964, his only son’s birthday. After a lifetime of heavy drinking and smoking and a reluctance to cut down on the vices he so much enjoyed, Fleming collapsed after dining at […]

Being James Bond author Joseph Darlington on updating his book for a new era and where 007’s headed under Amazon. 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube S3 E001: The 007 Files returns for its third season as Bill Koenig is joined by co-hosts Javi Trujillo and David Leigh for an engaging conversation with special guest Joseph Darlington — author […]

Daniel Craig’s tenure as 007 gave us a fresh take on the character. Here’s my view on his James Bond movies, ranked from best to worst. I’ve sometimes been asked how I would rank all the Bond films. It’s never been an easy question to answer — my view can change depending on the day, […]