B Part 2 - Maurice Binder, Don Black, BMW and more

On this show, hosts Tom Butler, Brendan Duffy and Tom Wheatley explore the work of Maurice Binder, the man responsible for James Bond's iconic gun barrel design, and countless 007 title sequences. They talk about the life and career of Don Black, the Oscar-winning lyricist who wrote a number of James Bond theme songs including 'Thunderball' and 'Diamonds Are Forever', and one-time screenwriter Harold Jack Bloom. Also explored is the franchise's relationship with BMW in the 1990s, skiing cameraman extraordinaire Willy Bogner Jr, and we talk about the origins of James Bond, and the man who inspired 007's name. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy