James Bond News - December 2013
Published: Tue, 12/03/13
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Tuesday 3rd December, 2013 Hi Well, we've got Christmas and New Year fast approaching and the shopping season madly underway, so it is time for the last newsletter of this year.Of course, I'll be back in 2014 when we'll start to get info on Bond 24, which is due to start filming at the end of the year but until that point there is sure to be something of interest in the world of James Bond. Last month I told you about the new James Bond podcast which I'm now co-hosting, which you might want to subscribe to on iTunes here. If you like what we're doing please leave a rating on iTunes to help spread the word and if you have any suggestions or requests then get in contact as we'd love to hear from you. You'll currently find 2 episodes available, but we've recorded episode 3, which will be available any day now... Anyway, have a great Christmas and New Year and I'll be back talking Bond in 2014! David Leigh
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