Times
7.45pm (doors at 7pm)
Gallery viewing time 7pm to 7.45pm and 8.45pm to 9pm
Prices
£15 per person
Includes welcome drink
Age range
For adults
Access information
The talk takes place upstairs in a room accessible by a lift. View this link to see full access information
Book Tickets
To book online, first select your Museum admission. You’ll then be given the option to add any workshops running that day.
Book todayThe surprising story of Dahl’s mission in the world of James Bond
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 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.
There will be time before the talk to explore the galleries and see the signed first draft manuscript of You Only Live Twice — on short-term loan to the Museum and only on display for a limited time. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask Will questions at the end of the talk, and explore the galleries before and after the talk.
Timings
Doors open 7pm
Talk 7.45pm to 8.45pm
Opportunity to explore the galleries (including seeing the manuscript) 7pm to 7.45pm and 8.45pm to 9pm.
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