Best Rick Whitaker Podcasts (2025)

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Presidential Legacies 1:10:40

4d ago1:10:40

1:10:40

David Kramer (G.W. Bush Institute), Stephanie Streett (Clinton Foundation), Alice Yates (George & Barbara Bush Foundation), and Mark Updegrove (LBJ Foundation) talk about preserving the legacies of U.S. presidents and the work their privately funded organizations do to achieve this, including through the Presidential Leadership Scholars program, wh…

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Dr. Robert Malone, "PsyWar" 1:06:44

11d ago1:06:44

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Dr. Robert Malone, recently appointed to the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, talks about his book "PsyWar," in which he argues that the U.S. government uses psychological warfare against Americans to control them. He also talks about how his career as a virologist and immunologist took a turn after he criticized the government's…

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Rosie Rios, America250 Commission Chair 1:06:03

18d ago1:06:03

1:06:03

July 4, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In 2016, Congress established the America250 Commission to plan events to celebrate the semiquincetennial. America250 Commission Chair Rosie Rios joins us to talk about several of these events which will occur over the next year, including the U.S. Army's 2…

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Behind The Camera - Rick Sylvester interview 1:37:06

22d ago1:37:06

1:37:06

Really, 007! speak to the incredible Rick Sylvester about his jaw-dropping stunts on two James Bond films - the climbing drop on For Your Eyes Only and the parachute jump from The Spy Who Loved Me... Thanks for listening - we think you'll love it too! Disclaimer: Really, 007! is an unofficial entity and is not affiliated with EON Productions, Metro…

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Jonathan Turley, "The Indispensable Right" 1:09:43

25d ago1:09:43

1:09:43

George Washington University Law School professor Jonathan Turley discusses the history of free speech in America and the people who advanced it. He argues that the right to free speech, enshrined in the First Amendment, is a basic human right that protects all the others. Prof. Turley also talks about current attempts by government, universities, …

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James Bond Will Return… 10. Denis Villeneuve 1:42:37

27d ago1:42:37

1:42:37

Really, 007! look forward to the 26th James Bond film, taking a journey from pre-production to release... In part 10 we discuss we discuss the appointment of Denis Villeneuve as the director of the first Bond film of the Amazon era. Host Harry Pickup is joined by fellow Bond enthusiasts Tom and Math Pickup and John Kell. Thanks for listening - we t…

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Peniel Joseph, "Freedom Season" 1:09:31

1M ago1:09:31

1:09:31

University of Texas at Austin history professor Peniel Joseph, author of "Freedom Season," talks about the pivotal events of 1963 that impacted the Civil Rights Movement in America. That year, which marked the centenary of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, also saw the assassinations of President Kennedy and Mississippi civil rights activist Med…

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Behind The Camera - Brian Smithies interview 1:26:33

1M ago1:26:33

1:26:33

Really, 007! speak to BAFTA-nominated genius Brian Smithies, who specialises in visual effects, models and miniatures and worked on 10 James Bond films from Diamonds Are Forever to Die Another Day... Disclaimer: Really, 007! is an unofficial entity and is not affiliated with EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. Hosted …

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Mark Whitaker, "The Afterlife of Malcolm X" 1:09:07

1M ago1:09:07

1:09:07

Former Newsweek editor and managing editor of CNN Worldwide, Mark Whitaker, discusses the life and legacy of the Black nationalist leader Malcolm X, who was assassinated in 1965. Mr. Whitaker, author of "The Afterlife of Malcolm X," talks about Malcolm X's split with the Nation of Islam, his relationship with Martin Luther King Jr. and Muhammad Ali…

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Joe Don Baker tribute | the legacy of Brad Whitaker & Jack Wade 44:26

1M ago44:26

44:26

Really, 007! pay tribute to the late actor Joe Don Baker who holds the distinction of playing two big characters in the Bond franchise - villain Brad Whitaker in The Living Daylights and CIA agent Jack Wade in GoldenEye and Tomorrow Never Dies. Disclaimer: Really, 007! is an unofficial entity and is not affiliated with EON Productions, Metro-Goldwy…

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Medea Benjamin, CODEPINK Co-Founder 1:09:30

2M ago1:09:30

1:09:30

Medea Benjamin, co-founder of the pro-peace, feminist grassroots organization CODEPINK, talks about her life as an activist and CODEPINK's current campaigns focusing on Gaza, Ukraine, Iran, and Latin America. She also talks about the nonviolent, disruptive actions taken by CODEPINK at congressional hearings and elsewhere to bring attention to their…

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007 First Light preview 34:26

2M ago34:26

34:26

Really, 007! preview the upcoming James Bond game after the trailer for 007: First Light dropped... Host Tom Pickup is joined by brother Math and guest Sam Rogers. Disclaimer: Really, 007! is an unofficial entity and is not affiliated with EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …

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Daniel Craig - A Retrospective... part 2 2:19:34

2M ago2:19:34

2:19:34

Really, 007! look back on Daniel Craig's era as James Bond with Bond fans including Fletcher Sykes aka Essence Of Bond, Steven Dasgupta aka LDN Bond, Nikolai Quack and Double O Kevin... Part 2 covers Spectre, No Time To Die and his legacy as 007. Disclaimer: Really, 007! is an unofficial entity and is not affiliated with EON Productions, Amazon Met…

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Daniel Craig - A Retrospective... part 1 2:43:30

2M ago2:43:30

2:43:30

Really, 007! look back on Daniel Craig's era as James Bond with Bond fans including Fletcher Sykes aka Essence Of Bond, Steven Dasgupta aka LDN Bond, Nikolai Quack and Double O Kevin... Part 1 covers his unveiling as 007, Casino Royale, Quantum Of Solace and Skyfall. Disclaimer: Really, 007! is an unofficial entity and is not affiliated with EON Pr…

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Jason Riley, "The Affirmative Action Myth" 1:09:58

2M ago1:09:58

1:09:58

Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Riley, author of "The Affirmative Action Myth," argues that the racial preference policies of the 1960s and 70s have had an overall negative impact on the success of Black Americans. He says that Black incomes, homeownership, and educational attainment were all on an upward trajectory prior to these policies bein…

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Rick Steves, "On the Hippie Trail" 1:00:18

2M ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Travel writer Rick Steves talks about his 1978 journey along the "Hippie Trail" and the 60,000-word journal he kept of the trip which he recently published as a book. During the 3,000-mile trek, the then 23-year-old Steves and a friend visited Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Nepal. He talks about the people he met along the way, the…

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Christopher Cox, "Woodrow Wilson: The Light Withdrawn" 1:03:12

2M ago1:03:12

1:03:12

Former U.S. Congressman Christopher Cox (R-CA), author of "Woodrow Wilson: The Light Withdrawn," takes a critical look at the 28th President of the United States and his attitudes towards racial equality and women's suffrage. Mr. Cox also talks about Wilson's intellectual development and his tenure as president of Princeton University. Learn more a…

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John Kasich, "Heaven Help Us" 1:01:22

2M ago1:01:22

1:01:22

Former Ohio governor John Kasich (R) talks about the good work done by religious institutions and people of faith in the United States. In his book "Heaven Help Us," Mr. Kasich profiles over a dozen religious Americans involved in combating homelessness, hunger, human trafficking, and other issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.…

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Kathleen deLaski, "Who Needs College Anymore?" 1:07:22

3M ago1:07:22

1:07:22

Education Design Lab founder Kathleen deLaski, author of "Who Needs College Anymore?," questions if the U.S. higher education system, with its skyrocketing costs and declining enrollment, is currently suited to meet the needs of future generations of students. She talks about alternatives to the 4-year college degree, including educational bootcamp…

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Jane McManus, "The Fast Track" 1:09:44

3M ago1:09:44

1:09:44

Sports journalist and academic Jane McManus, author of "The Fast Track," discusses the rise in popularity of women's sports since the early 1970s and the challenges female athletes have faced since then, including unequal pay and lack of media coverage. Prof. McManus talks about the experiences of Billie Jean King, Venus and Serena Williams, Caitli…

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Behind Thunderball - Martine Beswicke aka Paula Caplan interview 1:01:18

3M ago1:01:18

1:01:18

Really, 007! speak to the fabulous Martine Beswicke who played the CIA agent Paula Caplan in the biggest Bond film of all - Thunderball. She tells us all about working with Sean Connery, Terence Young and the Bond team, as well as giving an insight into her new autobiography On My Way, which you can buy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/My-Way-Martine…

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Thunderball 60th anniversary celebration! | Instagram live 31:34

3M ago31:34

31:34

Really, 007! celebrate the 60th anniversary of Thunderball in this Instagram live recording... Disclaimer: Really, 007! is an unofficial entity and is not affiliated with EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Nicole Kobie, "The Long History of the Future" 1:08:39

3M ago1:08:39

1:08:39

Technology reporter Nicole Kobie, author of "The Long History of the Future," talks about how technology evolves and discusses why many predicted technologies – including driverless and flying cars, smart cities, hyperloops, and autonomous robots – haven’t become a reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Thunderball 60th anniversary celebration! 2:39:32

3M ago2:39:32

2:39:32

Really, 007! celebrate the 60th anniversary of Thunderball with Bond fans including David Zaritsky from The Bond Experience, Henry Stephens aka The Bond Geek, Paul Lally & Kevin O'Callaghan aka Bond In Colour from James Bond Club Ireland, Karl Brayne aka Bond In Yorkshire, Vinnie Harris, Dafydd Brooks, Harry Demuth and Brian Cover as well as insigh…

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Lee Hawkins, "I Am Nobody's Slave" 1:10:33

4M ago1:10:33

1:10:33

Journalist and musician Lee Hawkins, author of "I Am Nobody's Slave," talks about the impact that slavery and Jim Crow have had on his family through multiple generations. Mr. Hawkins examines the relationship between the past violence experienced by family members, often at the hands of white people, and the way his parents raised and severely dis…

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Behind Diamonds Are Forever - Bruce Glover tribute - the legacy of Mr Wint 27:19

4M ago27:19

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Really, 007! pay a glowing tribute to the late Bruce Glover, assessing the unforgettable characters of Mr Wint and Mr Kidd in the glorious 007 caper Diamonds Are Forever. Host Tom Pickup is joined by special guest David Lowbridge-Ellis aka Licence To Queer. Thanks for listening - we think you'll love it too! Disclaimer: Really, 007! is an unofficia…

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Syndicated Columnist George Will on His Life & Career 1:09:56

4M ago1:09:56

1:09:56

Author and writer George Will, whose nationally syndicated column has been running since 1974, discusses his life and career in the opinion business. Mr. Will talks about the impact of his work on U.S. politics over the past 50 years, conservatism in the age of Donald Trump, his love of baseball, and other topics. Learn more about your ad choices. …

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James Bond Will Return... 9. New Producers 1:25:56

4M ago1:25:56

1:25:56

Really, 007! look forward to the 26th James Bond film, taking a journey from pre-production to release... In part 9 we discuss we discuss the appointment of those who are to oversee the first Bond film of the Amazon era. Host Harry Pickup is joined by fellow Bond enthusiasts Chris Goldie and Math Pickup. Thanks for listening - we think you'll love …

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Behind Tomorrow Never Dies - Richard Stamper interview 27:18

4M ago27:18

27:18

Really, 007! speak to Richard Stamper, who not only helped set up the unveiling of Pierce Brosnan as James Bond but was the inspiration for henchman Mr Stamper, played by Götz Otto in Tomorrow Never Dies. He gives us insights into working behind the scenes at the Landmark Hotel with Hollywood alumni such as Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and Keanu Reeves...…

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Loretta Ross, "Calling In" 1:10:12

4M ago1:10:12

1:10:12

Activist and professor Loretta Ross, author of "Calling In," discusses the excesses of cancel culture and the need for a more inclusive way to hold people accountable in the age of social media. Prof. Ross, who was sexually abused as a child, also talks about her past work with convicted rapists and white supremacists. Learn more about your ad choi…

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Meryl Gordon, "The Woman Who Knew Everyone" 1:09:06

4M ago1:09:06

1:09:06

New York University journalism professor Meryl Gordon, author of "The Woman Who Knew Everyone," talks about the life of socialite and Democratic fundraiser Perle Mesta. Mesta, dubbed the "hostess with the mostest," was close to three U.S. presidents during the mid-20th century, and was known for throwing parties that brought political elites togeth…

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Rep. James Comer (R-KY), "All the President's Money" 1:09:44

5M ago1:09:44

1:09:44

House Oversight Committee chairman Rep. James Comer (R-KY), author of "All the President's Money," talks about his committee's 15-month investigation into the business practices of then President Joe Biden and members of President Biden's family, including his brother James and son Hunter. Rep. Comer argues that the Bidens have benefitted financial…

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Debating The Living Daylights 2:32:10

5M ago2:32:10

2:32:10

Really, 007! have spent what seems like an age reflecting upon the James Bond film The Living Daylights following our bumper review and interviews. We've now invited guests to debate the positives and negatives of the film... Host Tom Pickup is joined by fellow Bond enthusiasts Math & Harry Pickup, Christopher Goldie, and John Kell. Along for the r…

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Tara Roberts, "Written in the Waters" 1:10:05

5M ago1:10:05

1:10:05

National Geographic explorer Tara Roberts travels the world documenting underwater wrecks of some of the 12,000 slave ships that operated during the Atlantic slave trade. In her memoir, "Written in the Waters," Roberts talks about the training and preparation required to undertake the diving missions and the work done by the nonprofit organization …

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Behind The Living Daylights - Glyn Baker aka 002 interview 45:44

5M ago45:44

45:44

Really, 007! speak to actor Glyn Baker, who played 002 in The Living Daylights. He tells us all about working with John Glen, Timothy Dalton and George Lucas, as well as his father Stanley's friendship with Sean Connery and Roger Moore... Disclaimer: Really, 007! is an unofficial entity and is not affiliated with EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Maye…

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Louis Ferrante, "Borgata: Clash of Titans" PART 2 1:09:46

5M ago1:09:46

1:09:46

Former mafia associate Louis Ferrante talks about "Borgata: Clash of Titans," volume two of his history of the American mafia that covers the years 1960-1985. In part two of this two-part interview, Mr. Ferrante further details what he says was the mafia's involvement in the assassination of President Kennedy and discusses Robert Kennedy's battle w…

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James Bond Will Return... 8. A New Era 1:46:02

5M ago1:46:02

1:46:02

Really, 007! look forward to the 26th James Bond film, taking a journey from pre-production to release... In part 8 we discuss the massive news that Amazon are to take creative control of the 007 franchise, after the retirement of Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson... Host Harry Pickup is joined by fellow Bond enthusiasts and brothers Tom and M…

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Behind The Living Daylights - Karen Seeberg aka Harem Girl interview 45:30

5M ago45:30

45:30

Really, 007! speak to model, actress, singer, spiritual mentor and author Karen Seeberg, who played one of the Harem Girls in The Living Daylights, as well as promoting the title track with a-ha. She tells us all about working with John Glen, Timothy Dalton and John Barry... Disclaimer: Really, 007! is an unofficial entity and is not affiliated wit…

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Louis Ferrante, "Borgata: Clash of Titans" PART 1 1:09:57

5M ago1:09:57

1:09:57

Former mafia associate Louis Ferrante talks about "Borgata: Clash of Titans," volume two of his history of the American mafia that covers the years 1960-1985. In part one of a two-part interview, he gives a history of the mafia in America, discusses Attorney General Robert Kennedy's war against organized crime and the involvement that he says the m…

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Diary Another Date 2025 | Instagram live - going through the Bond events calendar for the year 46:16

5M ago46:16

46:16

Really, 007! go through the 2025 Bond events calendar that celebrates these anniversaries:- Thunderball's 60th A View To A Kill's 40th GoldenEye's 30th Spectre's 10th Host Tom Pickup is joined by Warren Ringham from Q The Music, Phil Dewhurst - president of 007GB, David Zaritsky from The Bond Experience, Paul Lally - president of James Bond Club Ir…

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Reginald Dwayne Betts on Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail" 1:09:58

5M ago1:09:58

1:09:58

Reginald Dwayne Betts originally read Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1963 "Letter from Birmingham Jail" – King's defense of the use of nonviolent civil disobedience in the fight for civil rights – while in solitary confinement in prison. Mr. Betts, who served over 8 years for a carjacking he committed when he was 16, went on to become an award-winning po…

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Judge Frederic Block, "A Second Chance" 1:07:09

6M ago1:07:09

1:07:09

U.S. District Court judge Frederic Block (Eastern District of New York) talks about the application of the 2018 First Step Act, under which federal prisoners who have served decades in prison can petition the court for reductions in their sentences. The bi-partisan act, signed into law by President Trump during his first term, was created to addres…

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Nigel Hamilton, "Lincoln vs. Davis" PART 2 1:13:10

6M ago1:13:10

1:13:10

Military historian and presidential biographer Nigel Hamilton talks about the military face-off between two American presidents – Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis – during the Civil War. He discusses the early months of the war, the decision to move the Confederate capitol to Virginia, Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, and more. This is part …

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The Living Daylights review - part 11 1:28:43

6M ago1:28:43

1:28:43

Really, 007! are sent back to the end of the Cold War for Timothy Dalton's debut as James Bond - The Living Daylights... Bond must stop a deadly game of espionage with 00 agents being murdered, taking him from Bratislava to Vienna, Morocco and Afghanistan... Host Tom Pickup is joined by fellow Bond enthusiasts John Kell, Math and Harry Pickup, Rob …

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The Living Daylights review - part 10 2:29:06

6M ago2:29:06

2:29:06

Really, 007! are sent back to the end of the Cold War for Timothy Dalton's debut as James Bond - The Living Daylights... Bond must stop a deadly game of espionage with 00 agents being murdered, taking him from Bratislava to Vienna, Morocco and Afghanistan... Host Tom Pickup is joined by fellow Bond enthusiasts John Kell, Math and Harry Pickup, Rob …

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The Living Daylights review - part 9 1:50:42

6M ago1:50:42

1:50:42

Really, 007! are sent back to the end of the Cold War for Timothy Dalton's debut as James Bond - The Living Daylights... Bond must stop a deadly game of espionage with 00 agents being murdered, taking him from Bratislava to Vienna, Morocco and Afghanistan... Host Tom Pickup is joined by fellow Bond enthusiasts John Kell, Math and Harry Pickup, Rob …

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The Living Daylights review - part 8 2:01:38

6M ago2:01:38

2:01:38

Really, 007! are sent back to the end of the Cold War for Timothy Dalton's debut as James Bond - The Living Daylights... Bond must stop a deadly game of espionage with 00 agents being murdered, taking him from Bratislava to Vienna, Morocco and Afghanistan... Host Tom Pickup is joined by fellow Bond enthusiasts John Kell, Math and Harry Pickup, Rob …

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The Living Daylights review - part 7 2:01:42

6M ago2:01:42

2:01:42

Really, 007! are sent back to the end of the Cold War for Timothy Dalton's debut as James Bond - The Living Daylights... Bond must stop a deadly game of espionage with 00 agents being murdered, taking him from Bratislava to Vienna, Morocco and Afghanistan... Host Tom Pickup is joined by fellow Bond enthusiasts John Kell, Math and Harry Pickup, Rob …

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The Living Daylights review - part 6 2:02:50

6M ago2:02:50

2:02:50

Really, 007! are sent back to the end of the Cold War for Timothy Dalton's debut as James Bond - The Living Daylights... Bond must stop a deadly game of espionage with 00 agents being murdered, taking him from Bratislava to Vienna, Morocco and Afghanistan... Host Tom Pickup is joined by fellow Bond enthusiasts John Kell, Math and Harry Pickup, Rob …

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