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| Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond | |
|---|---|
| Written by | John Brownlow Don Macpherson |
| Directed by | Mat Whitecross |
| Starring | Dominic Cooper Lara Pulver |
| Composer | Ilan Eshkeri |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 4 |
| Production | |
| Producers | Douglas Rae Sarah Curtis |
| Production company | Ecosse Films |
| Original release | |
| Network | BBC America Sky Atlantic |
| Release | 29 January (2014-01-29) – 19 February 2014 (2014-02-19) |
Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond is a 2014 British television miniseries of four instalments detailing the military career ofJames Bond creatorIan Fleming. The somewhat fictionalised biography spans the period from 1938 to 1952, dwelling on Fleming's romantic adventures as well as his espionage for theRoyal Navy.[1] ActorDominic Cooper stars as Fleming, whileLara Pulver plays his love interest,Ann O'Neill.
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
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| 1 | "Episode 1" | Mat Whitecross | John Brownlow & Don MacPherson | 29 January 2014 (2014-01-29) | |
In London, 1938, Ian Fleming is a dissolute playboy, eclipsed by his dead war hero father and successful brother. | |||||
| 2 | "Episode 2" | Mat Whitecross | John Brownlow & Don MacPherson | 5 February 2014 (2014-02-05) | |
Lisbon 1940, neutral territory, the British mingle with Nazis. Fleming is with Godfrey and Monday on a diplomatic meeting. | |||||
| 3 | "Episode 3" | Mat Whitecross | John Brownlow & Don MacPherson | 12 February 2014 (2014-02-12) | |
While training at a camp in Canada (Camp X), the Americans ask Fleming to use his talents to write a blueprint for theOffice of Strategic Services (OSS). | |||||
| 4 | "Episode 4" | Mat Whitecross | John Brownlow & Don MacPherson | 19 February 2014 (2014-02-19) | |
The war is nearly over, but Fleming is convinced the Nazis are hiding nuclear plans and that the British need to find them before the Russians. | |||||
The miniseries premiered on US television 29 January 2014, and on 12 February on UK television.[1][3]
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
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| 2014 | 66th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards | Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited Series or Movie | Ed Wild | Nominated |
| 2015 | 19th Satellite Awards | Best Miniseries or Television Film | Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond | Nominated |
| Best Actor in a Miniseries or Television Film | Nominated |
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