Online Talk : A Licence to Write: Roald Dahl and James Bond
7.30pm, Thursday 22 November
Roald Dahl wrote the screenplay for You Only Live Twice, James Bond’s 5th outing on the big screen starring Sean Connery. In this fascinating online talk, you’ll find out about the story behind the screenplay, Roald Dahl’s links to Ian Fleming and Dahl’s time as a spy during World War II.
Join Will Phillips, the Museum’s Head of Collections, as you discover some unexpected insights from Dahl’s life and how his wartime experiences fuelled his early writing. You’ll also get to see some exclusive items from the archive for your eyes only, and a chance to ask questions at the end.
The talk takes place online via Zoom.You’ll be emailed a link 48 hours before the event to the email address you completed the booking with.
Please ensure that you can access Zoom and have a stable internet connection prior to the event, we can’t provide refunds for attendees’ technical issues.
The talk will not be recorded by the Museum. Attendees may not record, copy, or distribute the content of the talk.
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7.30pm, Thursday 22 November
Roald Dahl wrote the screenplay for You Only Live Twice, James Bond’s 5th outing on the big screen starring Sean Connery. In this fascinating online talk, you’ll find out about the story behind the screenplay, Roald Dahl’s links to Ian Fleming and Dahl’s time as a spy during World War II.
Join Will Phillips, the Museum’s Head of Collections, as you discover some unexpected insights from Dahl’s life and how his wartime experiences fuelled his early writing. You’ll also get to see some exclusive items from the archive for your eyes only, and a chance to ask questions at the end.
The talk takes place online via Zoom.You’ll be emailed a link 48 hours before the event to the email address you completed the booking with.
Please ensure that you can access Zoom and have a stable internet connection prior to the event, we can’t provide refunds for attendees’ technical issues.
The talk will not be recorded by the Museum. Attendees may not record, copy, or distribute the content of the talk.
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