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Results are in for best Bond and favourite Bond girl

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Results are in for best Bond and favourite Bond girl

Today’s the day, as Spectre is finally here! Have you booked your tickets to see Sam Mendes’s latest James Bond blockbuster, starring Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Monica Bellucci and Léa Seydoux?

In case you hadn’t noticed, we’ve been getting in the Bond mood over the past few weeks, and now’s a better time than ever to reveal the results of our opinion polls.

We had an amazing 818 TVDaily readers voting for their favourite ‘Bond Girl’, and while the results were close, Melina Havelock – played by Carole Bouquet in For Your Eyes Only – came up on top.

Here’s Melina looking like a total badass with a bow and arrow. Is it any surprise she won our hearts?

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Our personal favourite May Day, as played by Grace Jones in A View To A Kill, came in a close second place.

Meanwhile, the top ten of our long list of dangerous beauties included fan faves Solitaire, Tiffany Case, Jill Masterson, Honey Ryder, Camille Montes, Vesper Lend, Miranda Frost and Xenia Onatopp.

Here are your top ten Bond girls in a handy pie chart:

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Of course, we also asked our lovely readers to vote on the man of the hour. Which incarnation of the world famous international man of mystery is the most popular?

675 of you voted, and the results were rather unsurprising.

Taking the top spot for Best Bond was Sean Connery, who played the iconic 007 in seven Bond films between 1962 and 1983.

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Current Bond and star of Spectre Daniel Craig wasn’t far behind, and neither was Roger Moore, who also played 007 in no fewer than seven films.

Here’s the full breakdown of how you voted:

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We didn’t ask you which was the best Bond movie of all time, as we know that every instalment is iconic in its own individual way, and there’s simply no way of picking a favourite.

That being said, make sure you check out Spectre, which is out in cinemas across the UK from today (26.10.15)!

Where to enjoy the best Bond cocktails in London

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Where to enjoy the best Bond cocktails in London

James Bond is world renowned for his love of liquor. So we can’t think of any superior way to celebrate the release of latest Bond instalment Spectre, than by sitting back in a glitzy bar with a perfectly chilled martini in hand; shaken, not stirred, of course.

Here are our top tips for where to enjoy a Bond-themed beverage in the heart of London this October.

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DUKE’S BAR

Frequented by James Bond author Ian Fleming, Dukes Bar of Mayfair is said to be the inspiration for that iconic classic line about 007’s tipple of choice. Now, Alessandro Palazzi has created the ‘Fleming 89′. Created in partnership with London-based perfumery Floris, whose ’89’ Eau de Cologne was famously donned by Bond, this new martini is a sophisticated complement to the aroma of this quintessentially English gentleman’s fragrance.

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These guys aren’t messing around! Look at that selection!

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FLEMINGS MAYFAIR

To celebrate Spectre, luxury boutique hotel Flemings Mayfair has launched a menu of James Bond-inspired cocktails in its newly launched Drawing Room. Among its new secret agent serves will be the ‘Belvedere Spectre 007 Martini’, which brings a Bond twist to the classic dirty Martini; ‘The Frost’, which is a sweet and sharp concoction of lychee liquor, fresh raspberry, sharp lime and vodka, in tribute to Bond girl Miranda Frost; and ‘The Fleming’, which is a sophisticated mix of Grand Marnier, Chambord and lime, taking its name from both the writer of the Bond franchise, and the hotel itself.

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Flemings’ Belvedere 007 Martini, with Belvedere vodka, dry vermouth, and a lemon twist.

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THE SAVOY

While Bond is a strictly British institution, The Savoy’s American Bar is known to serve some of the best cocktails in town, so obviously we had to include it. The swanky bar also happens to serve a cocktail named ‘Secret Agent’, consisting of Maker’s Mark bourbon, Cocchi Vermouth Amaro, fresh lemon juices, sugar syrup, absinthe, Laphroaig, and egg white. It will set you back £17 though, so if that’s pushing the boat out a little too far, check out our next drinking spot…

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The Savoy’s ‘Secret Agent’ is a perfect Bond-themed beverage for those looking to branch out.

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BONDS

On a budget? While Bond probably wouldn’t frequent this Mayfair pub himself, it does take his name, and serves 2-for-1 cocktails every Friday and Saturday from 5pm till 10pm, so we figured it was worth a mention. Why not try something a bit different, with their Kahlúa Espresso Martini?

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Bond on a budget: Bond’s offers 2-4-1 cocktails on Friday and Saturday evenings.

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DIY!

Going out is all well and good, but if you ask us, staying at home is where it’s at. For your chilly autumn evenings spent catching up on the Bond back-catalogue from your sofa, why not try your hand at the recipe for Bond’s ‘Vesper martini’, as described in the 1953 book, Casino Royale:

‘Three measures of Gordon’s, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it very well until it’s ice-cold, then add a large thin slice of lemon-peel. Got it?’

Got it.

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Bond’s Vesper martini; we’re drinking one right now! (Not really though).

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Spectre hits UK theatres on October 26th.

Check out the trailer for the film below.

Daniel Craig opens up to Jonathan Ross in Spectre exclusive

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Daniel Craig opens up to Jonathan Ross in Spectre exclusive

Ahead of latest James Bond film Spectre opening on October 26th, leading man Daniel Craig has sat down with Jonathan Ross for his first extensive interview about the film, which he promises will be his last for the franchise.

The exclusive interview is part of the one-off special ​James Bond’s Spectre with Jonathan Ross, ​which Bond fans will be able to enjoy on ITV this Saturday.

To give a teaser of what’s to come, the two men with first names for last names discussed everything from working with director Sam Mendes, to Bond’s emotional state, to playing with all those fly gadgets.

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“Would he be someone who you could hang out with or would he be someone who you would avoid because he’s so emotionally closed?”, Ross questioned Craig about his character, who is arguably the ‘grittiest’ incarnation of 007 so far.

“That wouldn’t be the reason I would avoid him”, he replied. “That would be low down the list of reasons, ‘no he’s so emotionally closed’. The fact that he kills people three times a week… I’ve been fortunate I suppose to meet quite a few guys from MI6 and they always impress me, they’re very together people, way more together than I could ever hope to be. I don’t know, it’s one of those things – he’s fun at a party but don’t stay too late”, joked the actor.

Craig also said about Bond’s certainty of himself: “He has to yes, that’s in a way one of the complicated things about playing it is that he can’t be a superhero, he can’t stop speeding bullets, he’s got to bleed. I just think that the more real you make it, the more the audience will believe it”.

Beyond giving his interpretation of the iconic Bond, Craig teased more of what’s to come from his relationship with Moneypenny (Naomie Harris), Ben Whishaw as Q, and Christoph Waltz as the latest Bond villain.

Catch it all when James Bond’s Spectre With Jonathan Ross airs 6.30pm on Saturday October 17th, only on ITV.

Vote: Who’s the best Bond girl?

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Vote: Who’s the best Bond girl?

Dearest TVDaily readers, we have yet another topic for you to weigh in on!

In the lead-up to the much anticipated Spectre hitting UK screens this October 26th, we’re gathering your opinions to deliver the only guide to James Bond you need.

In the coming weeks, we want YOU to tell us what you love about Bond – from 007 himself, to the best Bond gadgets, and even your favourite villains.

The information you give us will be featured in Issue 12 of TV Magazine, which also launches on October 26th. What a day it will be!

So now’s the time to tell us; who’s your favourite Bond girl? Lord knows he’s had many in his time, so it’s a tough choice! Get voting!

Vote: Who’s the best James Bond?

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Vote: Who’s the best James Bond?

Dearest TVDaily readers, we need your help!

In the lead-up to the much anticipated Spectre hitting UK screens this October 26th, we’re gathering your opinions to deliver the only guide to James Bond you need.

In the coming weeks, we want YOU to tell us what you love about Bond – from 007 himself, to the best Bond girls, and even your favourite villains.

The information you give us will be featured in Issue 12 of TV Magazine, which also launches on October 26th. What a day it will be!

Up first, it’s an obvious yet very important one. We want to know; who’s your favourite Bond?

From Nelson to Niven, or Connery to Craig, we think every Bond has been uniquely brilliant. So help us crown the winner of the ‘Best Bond’ title by voting below and sharing with your friends!

Stay tuned to TVDaily.com for more Bond news and polls!

Get Your Sneak Preview of Sam Smith’s Spectre Soundtrack

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Get Your Sneak Preview of Sam Smith’s Spectre Soundtrack

It may not be due out until September 25th but you avid Bond fans can get a sneak preview of the upcoming Spectre soundtrack ‘Writings on the Wall,’ courtesy of stealth-master himself Sam Smith.

The multi-Grammy award-winning star gave fans a very brief preview of what they can expect from the track, and in good Bond theme form, it’s awash with grand swooping strings that raises goosebumps all over your arms before Smith’s vocals are even involved.

And with four days to go until its release date, we can’t help but tingle with excitement over what’s to come – a feeling that has in no way been dissipated by Bond producers Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, who – at the time of Smith’s announcement – said: “Sam and Jimmy have written the most inspirational song for Spectre and with Sam’s extraordinary vocal performance, ‘Writing’s on the Wall’ will surely be considered one of the greatest Bond songs of all time.”

This is of course high-praise from the team that helped put together Skyfall, the title track of which landed songstress Adele an Oscar in 2013.

But Smith appears to be under no illusion about the pressures of his role, with the 23-year-old singer-song writer recently saying: “I am so excited to be a part of this iconic British legacy and join an incredible line up of some of my biggest musical inspirations.

“I hope you all enjoy the song as much as I enjoyed making it.”

You can hear the full-bodied version of ‘Writing’s on the Wall’ when it is released on Friday, while upcoming Bond movie Spectre will be in cinemas from October 26.

Sam Smith IS The Voice Of The New Bond Soundtrack

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Sam Smith IS The Voice Of The New Bond Soundtrack

Well, he’s led us on a right merry dance hasn’t he? Sam Smith finally announced last night that he has in fact penned and lent his voice to the soundtrack for the upcoming James Bond film, Spectre.

The award-winning artist announced his involvement via twitter yesterday, following a cryptic tweet from the 23-year-old earlier in the day that showed the artist wearing a ring emblazoned with the Spectre symbol.

He then later went on to post: “This is one of the highlights of my career. I am honoured to finally announce that I will be singing the next Bond theme song.”

He continued: “I am so excited to be a part of this iconic British legacy and join an incredible line up of some of my biggest musical inspirations. I hope you all enjoy the song as much as I enjoyed making it.”

The highly anticipated track, named now as “Writing’s on the Wall,” has been co-written by Smith and veteran Bond song producer Jimmy Napes and is set to debut and release on September 25 and will become the first James Bond theme recorded by a British male solo artist since 1965.

But it’s not just us who are excited, as in an official statement released by the studios, Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli have gushed: “Sam and Jimmy have written the most inspirational song for Spectre and with Sam’s extraordinary vocal performance, ‘Writing’s On The Wall’ will surely be considered one of the greatest Bond songs of all time.”

Smith’s track will be the follow-up to Adele’s “Skyfall” which went on to great critical and commercial success, landing the songstress an Oscar in 2013, meaning the pressure is on for the young superstar to walk in her footsteps, though with all the to-ing and fro-ing Smith has led us on over the last few months (remember when he tried to tell us Ellie Goulding was recording the track?) its safe to say Smith is fully aware of the enormity of what he is doing.

The track will be available for pre-order on CD, Vinyl and iTunes from midnight tonight, before the track’s released on September 25.

Spectre, the 24th Bond film starring Daniel Craig will be available in cinemas in the UK from October 26.

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