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The Spy Who Inspired 007 | The other James Bonds | 5

The Spy Who Inspired 007 | The other James Bonds | 5

Update: 2024-03-19

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Charlotte Philby interviews Andrew Lycett, the biographer of Ian Fleming, about the other real life spies that inspired his most famous character: James Bond - including the flamboyant Biffy Dunderdale, the urbane Sir Peter Smithers and even Ian Fleming’s own escapades. But who is the most James Bond of all?

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The Spy Who Inspired 007 | The other James Bonds | 5

The Spy Who Inspired 007 | The other James Bonds | 5