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Dr No by Ian Fleming

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Ian Fleming was never satisfied by the movie world's take on James Bond. This dramatisation by Hugh Whitemore would meet with his approval as it is so faithful to the original novel. Bond, played here by Toby Stephens, is a wistful, vulnerable man as much as he is a fabulously fit and sexy hero. We hear him throwing up with fear after being crawled upon by a giant killer centipede, for example, which would never have done for Sean Connery. But both script and performances are true to Fleming's vision of Bond. 1958 novel.

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Bond is sent to investigate a strange disappearance on the island of Jamaica, and discovers that the heart of the mystery lies with a sinister recluse known as ‘Dr No’.

‘M’ ...... John Standing

Moneypenny ...... Janie Dee

James Bond ......Toby Stephens

The Armourer ...... Peter Capaldi

Chief of Staff ...... Nicky Henson

Airport Announcer/Receptionist/Inika ...... Leigh Wright

Airport Official/Pus-Feller/Henchman ...... Kobna Holdbrook-Smith

Quarrel ...... Clarke Peters

Miss Chung/ Sister Lily ...... Kosha Engler

Pleydell Smith ...... Samuel West

Miss Taro/Telephonist/ Sister May/Tennis girl ...... Jordanna Tin

Librarian ...... Lucy Fleming

Honey Rider ...... Lisa Dillon

Guard/Henchman/Crane Driver ...... Jon David Yu

Dr No ...... David Suchet

Acting Governor of Jamaica ...... Simon Williams

Voice of Ian Fleming ...... Martin Jarvis

Music by Mark Holden and Samuel Barbour

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