The world of James Bond fan clubs ft. 007GB President Mark Wooldridge | The 007 Files S4E003

Exploring the world of Bond fandom through the lens of the chairman of the Britain’s James Bond fan club.

🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube

In this episode, 007GB president Mark Wooldridge joins us to explore the world of James Bond fandom — from the unique role Britain plays in Bond culture to the global community that surrounds it.

We discuss the origins and growth of the 007GB fan club, rare Bond memorabilia and collectibles, and the ongoing appeal of the franchise across generations. The conversation also covers Bond music, brand partnerships like Omega, and what the current state of development means for Bond 26.

If you’re interested in the deeper ecosystem around James Bond — beyond the films themselves — this episode offers a clear, informed perspective.

Where to find us

Mark Wooldridge
https://www.youtube.com/@ViewsFromMark

007GB
https://007gb.co.uk

Bill Koenig
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Javi Trujillo
https://bsky.app/profile/javitru.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/the

David Leigh
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thejamesbonddossier.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Recorded in the USA, UK and Spain on 24th March 2026.

David Leigh founded The James Bond Dossier in 2002. A fan of 007 since the age of 8, he is also author of The Complete Guide to the Drinks of James Bond. You can order a copy here if you don't own it already.

Explore more Bond

Free monthly newsletter

Get the latest on Bond 26 and other James Bond news by email.


No thanks, I'm not interested in news about 007

Share this article

Like this article? Join for free and get the latest on Bond 26 and other James Bond news by email.