SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: Letters by Sir Sean Connery that reveal his very first love 

Sir Sean Connery’s heart never really left his native Scotland — and, in particular, Edinburgh, the city of his birth and of his life before Bond and stardom. And now a hitherto unseen collection of private letters is being auctioned which will leave his admirers shaken, if not stirred, as they reveal how much Auld … Read more

Live like Bond! 007 legend Sir Sean Connery’s flat in London’s Belgravia goes on sale for £1.6m

Bond buffs will be lining up after a plush flat in Sir Sean Connery’s luxury former London home has gone on sale for £1.6 million. The first-ever James Bond lived in the stunning townhouse in Eaton Square, Belgravia, and also owned the house next door.  For Bond fans the building gets even better as Sir … Read more

Netflix and its rivals are set to join a £4bn bidding war for Bond films

The world is Net enough! Netflix and its rivals are set to join a £4bn bidding war for Bond films as MGM considers selling its back catalogue The studio behind the 007 franchise is considering a sale of its back catalogue  MGM hopes to spark battle that could interest streaming services such as Netflix Its … Read more

Sean Connery’s gun from first James Bond film makes $256K at auction

The pistol used by the late Sir Sean Connery in the first ever James Bond movie – the 1962 classic Dr. No – has sold at auction for $256,000 (£190,000). The legendary actor, who starred in seven Bond films between 1962 and 1983, was seen wielding the weapon as he made his debut as the suave … Read more

Sean Connery’s pistol from first ever James Bond movie sells at auction for $256K

The pistol used by the late Sir Sean Connery in the first ever James Bond movie – the 1962 classic Dr. No – has sold at auction for $256,000 (£190,000). The legendary actor, who starred in seven Bond films between 1962 and 1983, was seen wielding the weapon as he made his debut as the suave … Read more

Stunning photos of Sean Connery and Ursula Andress on set of Dr No set to fetch £1.2K at auction

Rare photographs of the late Sir Sean Connery and Ursula Andress on the set of the first ever Bond film are heading for auction this week. The series of 12 black-and-white photographs arranged on a contact sheet were taken during the production of Terence Young’s iconic adaptation of Ian Fleming’s novel, Dr No.  It marked … Read more

Sean Connery died from pneumonia and heart failure

James Bond actor Sir Sean Connery died from pneumonia and heart failure in his sleep at the age of 90, his death certificate has revealed.  Connery’s official cause of death was listed as ‘respiratory failure’ brought about by pneumonia, old age and atrial fibrillation – a heart condition causing an irregular and fast heart rate. Atrial fibrillation can, in turn, heighten … Read more

Elizabeth Day: I can sum up this year in just one word

Elizabeth Day: I can sum up this year in just one word By Elizabeth Day for You Magazine Published: 00:03 GMT, 15 November 2020 | Updated: 00:03 GMT, 15 November 2020 Stylist: Holly Elgeti. Hair: Alex Szabo at Carol Hayes Management using T3. Make-up: Nicky Weir using Hourglass. Dress, Emilia Wickstead. Earrings, Alighieri. Large ring, … Read more

Sean Connery and Noël Coward dined at collapsed £8.5m Chelsea mansion

The Chelsea mansion worth £8.5million which collapsed during mega-basement construction work once entertained Sir Sean Connery and Noël Coward – and even Ronald Reagan.   Neighbours reported hearing a thunderous thud late on Monday night at the mid-terraced house in exclusive, Chelsea, West London. At least 40 people were evacuated from surrounding buildings by firefighters. The … Read more

Strictly Movie Week: Gorka Márquez and Giovanni Pernice channel Bond in tribute to late Sean Connery

Strictly Come Dancing’s professional dancers paid tribute to the late Sir Sean Connery as they delivered a powerful performance to open the show’s Movie Week on Saturday. Taking the lead were Gorka Márquez and Giovanni Pernice, who channelled James Bond in swimming trunks and sharp suits for the routine, which also saw Oti Mabuse emulate No … Read more