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AND YOU’VE HAD YOUR SIX

Alan Shenton & Suhan Balendran

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‘And You’ve Had Your Six’ is dedicated to James Bond. Reviews, debates, trivia, laughs and a whole lot more. Your hosts are Alan Shenton and Suhan Balendran. With every episode we release, our aim is to provoke discussion and debate amongst ourselves, and hopefully our listeners. From the hardcore Bond fan to the casual one, we aim to please all.
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This time around, Suhan and Alan are discussing which Roger Moore Bond film is the best. Arguably, the actor who divides opinion the most. However, what would we do without Sir Roge? He was the first actor to be brave enough to change Bond into a more light-hearted secret agent. And he is of course unrivalled as the actor to portray Bond the most a…
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In this episode, we are talking Dalton…Timothy Dalton. The man who brought Fleming back, and the man who produced two of the best films of the entire series. He was such a good Bond that the public couldn’t keep up with him. He undeniably embodied what Daniel Craig is being lauded for today - a vulnerable, gritty, ruthless hero. Dalton - the crimin…
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Undeniably, both these films are absolute classics! Can Suhan and Alan decide which one is their favourite? In addition, we discuss the director of these two iconic films - Martin Campbell. Having done such an unbelievable job re-booting the Bond franchise twice, do Suhan and Alan think Martin Campbell should return for a hat-trick of re-boots to d…
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The pre-title sequence is a unique aspect of a Bond film. So many iconic ones which set the tone of the story ahead. Such pressure on the film-makers to make each one memorable and spectacular, but new and innovative. What pre-title sequences will Suhan and Alan rank as their favourites and least favourites?…
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We are back after a little break! Back with a bang, Suhan and Alan discuss four key ‘What if?’ scenarios in the world of Bond. What if Sean Connery starred in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service?What if Timothy Dalton made a third film?What if Bond killing Elektra King was the finale of The World Is Not Enough?What if Spectre had a different finale?Tun…
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Many reviews, polls and forums frequently position From Russia With Love as the number one Bond film, or at least in the top five. However, some may argue it lacks a bit of punch. Suhan and Alan discuss the film in detail within the context of the demands of the modern movie-goer compared with the demands of true Bond geeks like us. Will we see ano…
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It’s all action in this episode. This time, Suhan and Alan discuss whether the Bond film franchise is stuck in an era of violence at all costs. Some iconic action scenes have made Bond what it is today, but has it gone too far? Is it time to go back to the roots permanently and for espionage to be at the forefront of the modern Bond film? These que…
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This hotly anticipated episode sparks intense emotion and enthusiasm. Suhan is bursting with passion as he and Alan discuss how the Bond films have evolved culturally from the early 1960’s to the present day. How should viewers react to Bond’s character and his actions? How should viewers react to the actions of the producers? Is violence and fast-…
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The countdown is over. Two epic controversial statements remain, and are wholeheartedly laid on the line in this final episode of unpopular Bond opinions. They are ‘Thunderball is Bad’ and ‘Diamonds Are Forever Is The Best Connery Film’. Think it’s fair to say that Suhan failed to contain his excitement discussing the latter.…
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More fascinating contention and dissension produced in this penultimate episode of unpopular opinions within the world of Bond. Bravely up for discussion this time around is ‘For Your Eyes Only Is The Worst Moore Film’ and ‘A Lot Of The Films Are Bad’. Will Alan and Suhan be blinded by inconsolable rage? Or is it all a matter of perspective?…
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There are certainly some more compelling discussion points thrown up in this episode. It begins with ‘The World Is Not Enough Is The Best Bond Film’ and ends with a mind-boggling belter - ‘People Who Like Casino Royale Aren't Real Bond Fans’. Wow - will Alan and Suhan agree or disagree?
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Some thought-provoking topics as Alan and Suhan begin an intriguing journey analysing a variety of so-called unpopular opinions surrounding Bond. The two areas of debate in this episode are ‘Roger Moore As Favourite Bond’ and ‘Pierce Brosnan's Run Is Greater Than Daniel Craig's’.
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It’s time to talk Ernst Stavro Blofeld - a character synonymous with the Bond franchise. Four actors have portrayed him so far - Donald Pleasence, Telly Savalas, Charles Gray and Christoph Waltz. Not forgetting Anthony Dawson’s body and Eric Pohlmann’s voice portraying him mysteriously in From Russia With Love and Thunderball. John Hollis and Rober…
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The inaugural episode of 'And You've Had Your Six' kicks off in style with Alan and Suhan talking about their earliest memory of James Bond - in other words, the seeds that ultimately led us to the inspiration behind this new channel. We also delve into our thoughts on all six actors who have played the role of Bond - from Sir Sean, to the Lazen, t…
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