Retro Ramble

EP#116: Octopussy Vs Never Say Never Again

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Episode notes

In this month's episode, Charlie and George are donning their tuxedos to celebrate the 40th anniversary of two competing Bond films, Octopussy and Never Say Never Again! Both Sir Roger and Sir Sean are back, and the brothers McGhee are excited to enjoy their company.

The episode features a behind-the-scenes discussion regarding the complicated ownership of James Bond rights in cinema, dating back decades. The hosts also compare the strengths and weaknesses of both films, including casting choices and production values. As always, expect a plethora of bad impressions!

Further reading

As discussed in the episode, we recommend all Bond fans check out the following books, which massively helped our research:   Some Kind of Hero by Ajay Chowdhury and Matthew Field The Battle for Bond by Robert Sellers