James Bond
James Bond theme songs celebrated at upcoming concert
The Music is Bond concert will be held this weekend. Among the performers is Caitlin Smith, she's in the Auckland studio to perform one of the iconic songs live. Audio
Anthony Horowitz: Licensed to thrill
One of Britain's most successful contemporary writers, Anthony Horowitz' work spans books, TV, films, plays and journalism. He's perhaps best known for Midsomer Murders, Foyle's War, his Sherlock… Audio
Music: The best spy songs
Music reviewer Kirsten Zemke ponders what musical elements make a song feel like a spy track. She'll play a few that'll be familiar to many listeners and talk about what made them so iconic. Kirsten… Audio
Getting inside the heads of movie watchers
Director, writer and producer Kevin Goetz has been at the centre of the movie research industry for more than 30 years. Goetz is also a member of the Academy and was in attendance at the Oscars this… Audio
Stephen Fry: The day I stalked Andy Warhol
The inimitable Stephen Fry is an actor, comedian, director, and writer whose newest book about neckwear, Fry's Ties, is an ode to the 64-year-old's decades-long obsession with man's most trusted and… Audio
Review: No Time To Die
No Time to Die is the final Bond film starring Daniel Craig as 007. It features Rami Malek, Lashana Lynch, Ana de Armas Ralph Fiennes and a song from Billie Eilish. Video, Audio
Review: No Time To Die
No Time to Die is the final Bond film starring Daniel Craig as 007. It features Rami Malek, Lashana Lynch, Ana de Armas Ralph Fiennes and a song from Billie Eilish.
Video, AudioThe beauty and brutality and Bond
As the 25th film in the franchise comes out, we look at why a James Bond movie is still a major cinema event after nearly 60 years on the screen. Audio
The beauty and brutality and Bond
As the 25th film in the franchise comes out, we look at why a James Bond movie is still a major cinema event after nearly 60 years on the screen.
AudioFilm and TV reviewer James Croot
Film and TV reviewer James Croot is along to talk about the latest James Bond film, Summer of Soul, Spice Girls: How girl power saved the world and The Alpinist. Audio
The Weekend Panel with Lavina Good and Chris Finlayson
This weekend Lavina Good and Chris Finlayson join Jim to discuss the New Zealanders trapped aboard as the MIQ booking system continues to thwart Kiwis trying to get home, vaccine passports - the… Audio
Rare Ford Falcon expected to fetch $400k+ at auction
A big auction of rare cars is taking place in Paraparaumu today. There's lots under the hammer, including Porsches, and Ferraris. But the biggest item is a 1970 Ford XW Falcon GTHO Phase II which is… Audio
Hobbit star's Scottish road trip with a difference
Graham McTavish is known for portraying Dwalin the dwarf in the Hobbit, but his latest project Clanlands has seen him team up with fellow Outlander star Sam Heughan to document the people, places and… Video, Audio
Expert Feature: James Bond
Today's expert feature takes a deep dive into the world of the world's most famous fictional spy. Audio
Tim Beveridge: Paying tribute to 50 years of the music of James Bond
Tim Beveridge is bringing to life the world of James Bond music in a thrilling symphonic event, The Music is Bond... James Bond, celebrating over 50 years of 007. He joins Jim to discuss the event. Audio
First song: The Music of Bond
Next month the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra is performing a concert featuring the music of Bond, James Bond. Guest singers will join the concert to perform the songs of the Bond films over more… Audio
Danny Boyle bails on new Bond film
Danny Boyle has dropped from directing the next Bond film due to "creative differences". The Trainspotting director was to take the helm for the 25th outing in the franchise, with production due to… Audio
James Bond movie inspires Mexico City's first Day of the Dead parade
Mexico City has held its first Day of the Dead parade - complete with giant marionettes and hundreds of performers - inspired by last year's Bond movie.
Online viewing picks of the week (17 May)
The best* online video we’ve been watching over the last seven days, including Star Wars reimagined as James Bond, Cannes favourites since 2010 and how an editor thinks and feels. Video
Rancho Notorious 4/1: Under New Management
Rancho Notorious is a previously independent podcast, now under the Widescreen banner. In this episode, Dan and Kailey talk about Bond #24 – Spectre – and Hunger Games #4 – Mockingjay Part 2 – plus… Audio