The Michael G Wilson interview & The 60 Years of James Bond Auction at Christie's

The Bond Vivant

Here it is! This one is quite special. Face to face interviews with EON supremo Michael G Wilson and his son, Gregg, the always fabulous EON Productions Archive Director Meg Simmonds, and Bond Special Effects guru, Chris Corbould, for the 60th Anniversary Charity Auction at Christie’s. In fact, Michael almost let slip the shortlist of actors in the running for Bond 26! I also got to poke around the stunt DB5 from No Time To Die and got a close look at some of the highlight lots going under the hammer. Do stay till the end where I get to sit in something rather special! 

We filmed our traditional pre-titles sequence before we heard of the tragic passing of larger than life legend, Robbie Coltrane, so I hope that he approves of our little homage to his introduction in Goldeneye, and that it acts as a small tribute to one of my favourite actors. I’m sure that he’s looking down, and giving us one of his Russian belly laughs!

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The Red Kind

Wonderful, Blair. Kudos. Another triumph🍸️

The Bond Vivant

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Thanks so much, Sean! It was a rollercoaster of a ride, and we packed so much in! Glad that you enjoyed it!

The Domino Effect

I have been waiting for your next video quite literally since your last video dropped and I certainly wasn't disappointed.

Absolutely superb video. Great interviews, great visuals, and you have interviewer and presenter skills that surpass many professional interviewers and presenters. Your endless enthusiasm and boundless knowledge are always a delight. Great video, full of insights, details, and humour. Best thing I've watched in a while.

Roll on your next one, Blair!

The Bond Vivant

Oh thanks so much! They are a labour of love, and I was so fortunate to be able to have a sit down with Michael and Greg, and to be guided around the DB5 by Chris! Meg is always great to chat to. I've just filmed at The Prop Store. It was a little more rushed than I would have liked, but we got to see a lot of Bond goodies!

Sir Miles

Excellent stuff as usual, Blair…really enjoyable…good balance of levity and respect too 🍸